Christina Parsons
About Christina Parsons
Christina Parsons serves as the Manager of Federal, Provincial, Territorial Policy and Relations at the Government of Canada, a position she has held since 2019. She has a background in sport administration and has previously worked in various roles related to sport policy and education.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Christina Parsons serves as the Manager of Federal, Provincial, Territorial Policy and Relations at the Government of Canada. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development and implementation of policies that affect various levels of government. Her role involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure effective policy alignment and communication.
Previous Experience in Sport Policy
Before her current role, Christina Parsons worked as a Senior Policy Officer at the Government of Canada from 2016 to 2019. In this capacity, she was involved in policy development for Sport Canada, focusing on initiatives that support the Canadian sports community. Her earlier experience also includes a managerial role at the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, where she engaged with the sport community from 2012 to 2016.
Educational Background
Christina Parsons has a strong educational foundation in sport administration and business. She earned a Master of Arts in Human Kinetics with a focus on Sport Administration from the University of Ottawa from 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, she completed a Business Administration Diploma at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2003 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from the same institution, which she obtained from 1998 to 2002.
Teaching Experience
Christina Parsons has experience in academia, having served as a part-time professor at both the University of Ottawa and Algonquin College. She taught at the University of Ottawa for three months in 2010 and at Algonquin College for one year from 2007 to 2008. Her teaching roles reflect her commitment to education within the field of kinesiology and sport.