Bethany Matchullis
About Bethany Matchullis
Bethany Matchullis is a Program Manager at the Government of Canada, specializing in Indigenous health programs. She has a background in International Relations and Political Science from the University of Calgary and has held various roles in immigration and program management since 2012.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Bethany Matchullis serves as a Program Manager at the Government of Canada, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she manages the Jordans Principle program, which is dedicated to addressing health needs for First Nations and Inuit populations. Her work involves overseeing initiatives that aim to improve health outcomes and welfare for Indigenous communities.
Previous Experience at Government of Canada
Prior to her current role, Bethany Matchullis worked at the Government of Canada as a Program Manager for a brief period in 2020. She also held the position of Senior Program Officer from 2019 to 2020. Her experience in these roles contributed to her expertise in program management and policy implementation within the government sector.
Experience in Immigration Services
Bethany Matchullis has experience in the immigration sector, having worked as an Independent Contractor for the Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (AAISA) in 2019. Additionally, she served as the Assistant Coordinator for Community Connections for Newcomers at the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society from 2012 to 2016. These roles provided her with insights into the challenges faced by newcomers in Canada.
Educational Background
Bethany Matchullis earned a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in International Relations from the University of Calgary, completing her studies from 2008 to 2014. She later pursued a Master of Arts in Political Science at the same institution, graduating in 2018. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in political and social issues, particularly those affecting immigrant and Indigenous communities.
Research and Teaching Experience
During her time at the University of Calgary, Bethany Matchullis gained valuable experience as a Research Assistant from 2016 to 2017 and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2016 to 2018. These positions allowed her to develop her research skills and contribute to the academic development of students in her field.