Lindsay Beck, MSc
About Lindsay Beck, MSc
Lindsay Beck, MSc, serves as the Manager of Population Health and Wellness in the Office of the Chief Medical Officer at the First Nations Health Authority, where she has worked since 2015. With over a decade of experience in public health, she focuses on innovative approaches and strategic partnerships to enhance health outcomes in Indigenous communities.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Lindsay Beck serves as the Manager of Population Health and Wellness within the Office of the Chief Medical Officer at the First Nations Health Authority. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the organization for over nine years. In her role, she provides executive support to the Chief Medical Officer, advising on strategic partnerships and managing projects that focus on population health and public health initiatives. Her work emphasizes innovative approaches to health and wellness, integrating upstream and holistic thinking into public health practices.
Education and Expertise
Lindsay Beck holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Northern British Columbia, which she completed from 2010 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta, studying from 2004 to 2007. Her educational background is complemented by a high school diploma from Sir John Franklin High School, obtained between 1999 and 2003. Beck has over a decade of experience in community-based research, strategic planning, and knowledge translation, particularly in northern, rural/remote, and Indigenous contexts.
Background
Before her current role, Lindsay Beck gained valuable experience in various positions. She worked as a Health Policy Researcher for the Government of the Northwest Territories from 2006 to 2007, focusing on public health issues in Yellowknife, NWT. Additionally, she served as a Health and Education Project Intern at Ainembabazi Children's Project in Uganda for four months in 2008. Beck also worked as a Consultant at The Castlemain Group from 2014 to 2015 in the Vancouver area, further enhancing her expertise in health and wellness.
Achievements
Lindsay Beck has made significant contributions to public health through her roles and responsibilities. She champions innovative approaches in health and wellness, focusing on upstream and holistic thinking. Within the First Nations Health Authority, she contributes to thought leadership in data, surveillance, and reporting, influencing health strategies and policies. Her extensive experience in community-based research and strategic planning has positioned her as a key figure in addressing health challenges in northern, rural/remote, and Indigenous communities.