Krista O'shaughnessy
About Krista O'shaughnessy
Krista O'Shaughnessy serves as the Internal Integrity and Security Officer at the Government of Canada, focusing on integrity services since 2022. She has a diverse background in communications and marketing, having held various managerial roles in organizations such as the Canadian Chiropractic Association and Heart & Stroke.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Krista O'shaughnessy serves as the Internal Integrity and Security Officer within the Integrity Services Branch of the Government of Canada. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's commitment to maintaining integrity and security in its operations. Her role involves overseeing internal processes and ensuring compliance with established standards.
Previous Experience in Communications and Marketing
Before her current role, Krista O'shaughnessy held various positions in communications and marketing. She worked as the Communications Manager at Century Initiative from 2018 to 2019, and as the Marketing and Communications Manager at the Canadian Chiropractic Association for seven months in 2019. Additionally, she served as the Marketing and Communications Manager at Beautiful World Canada Foundation from 2014 to 2018.
Educational Background in Political Science
Krista O'shaughnessy studied at the University of Waterloo, where she earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts and Business. Her academic focus included Political Science with a specialization in Politics and Business, along with a minor in Legal Studies. She completed her studies from 2009 to 2013, laying a foundation for her career in communications and public service.
Early Career in Coordination Roles
In the early stages of her career, Krista O'shaughnessy gained experience as a Hotel and Airport Coordinator at S-Trip! from 2013 to 2015. She also worked as a Travel Coordinator at SOTI Inc. for 11 months in 2014. These roles provided her with valuable skills in coordination and logistics, which she later applied in her marketing and communications positions.
Experience in Health Sector Communications
Krista O'shaughnessy worked in the health sector as a Marketing and Communications professional at Heart & Stroke from 2019 to 2022. In this role, she focused on promoting the organization's initiatives and enhancing public awareness regarding health issues, contributing to the organization's mission to improve health outcomes across Canada.