Jamie Dooks, Ma, Ba
About Jamie Dooks, Ma, Ba
Jamie Dooks is a Senior Economist with extensive experience in both government and academia, currently serving at the Government of Canada and as a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Prince Edward Island. He advocates for mental health awareness and has authored an e-book on the subject, while also managing a blog focused on sharing perspectives on mental illness.
Work at Government of Canada
Jamie Dooks has served as a Senior Economist at the Government of Canada since 2008. In this role, Dooks engages in quantitative research and analysis, economic modeling, and forecasting. The position is based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, where Dooks applies expertise in strategic planning and database management to inform economic policies and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Dooks holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Waterloo, achieved between 1997 and 1999. Prior to this, Dooks earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Prince Edward Island from 1992 to 1996. Additionally, Dooks completed the Canadian Securities Course and the Personal Financial Planner Course at the Canadian Securities Institute from 1999 to 2001. This educational background supports Dooks' specialization in economic modeling and quantitative analysis.
Background
Before joining the Government of Canada, Jamie Dooks worked as an Economist for the Government of Prince Edward Island from 2003 to 2007. Dooks has also been a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Prince Edward Island since 2004, contributing to the academic community in Charlottetown for 20 years. This combination of practical and academic experience informs Dooks' approach to economic analysis and education.
Achievements in Mental Health Advocacy
Jamie Dooks is an advocate for mental health awareness, focusing on fostering a culture of 'mental strength' in the workplace. Dooks authored an e-book that addresses mental health and strategies for de-stigmatizing mental illness. Additionally, Dooks runs a blog at stigmacrush.com, where insights and perspectives on mental health are shared. Dooks aims to speak professionally to businesses and organizations about the importance of mental health awareness.