Leah Lasarte
About Leah Lasarte
Leah Lasarte is a Manager at the First Nations Health Authority, with a strong background in strategic policy management and over a decade of experience in the non-profit sector. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary and a Master of Public Policy from Simon Fraser University.
Current Role at First Nations Health Authority
Leah Lasarte currently serves as a Manager at the First Nations Health Authority, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees various initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for First Nations communities. Her responsibilities include strategic planning and policy implementation, leveraging her extensive experience in the health sector.
Previous Experience at First Nations Health Authority
Leah Lasarte has held multiple positions at the First Nations Health Authority. She worked as a Senior Policy Analyst in Strategic Policy from 2017 to 2020, where she focused on developing and implementing health policies. Additionally, she served as a Policy Analyst from 2016 to 2017 and briefly as Acting Manager in 2020. Her work has contributed to the organization's strategic policy management.
Education and Expertise
Leah Lasarte holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary, completed in 2010. She furthered her education with a Master of Public Policy from Simon Fraser University, which she obtained in 2016. Additionally, she studied Public Policy at the Max Bell Public Policy Training Institute in 2013 and participated in the Next Up leadership program from 2011 to 2012. This educational background supports her expertise in policy analysis and community development.
Experience in Non-Profit Sector
Leah Lasarte has over a decade of experience in the non-profit sector, focusing on community development and creating positive change. Prior to her roles at the First Nations Health Authority, she worked as a Social Issues & Community Engagement Coordinator at The Women's Centre of Calgary from 2010 to 2014. She also served as a Regulatory Analyst Intern at the British Columbia Utilities Commission in 2015.