Blake Hawkins
About Blake Hawkins
Blake Hawkins is an experienced professional currently serving as the Acting Manager of Planning and Development at the First Nations Health Authority and as an Instructor at the University of Northern British Columbia. With a background in research and education, Hawkins has held various roles in academic institutions and health organizations since 2012.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Blake Hawkins currently serves as the Acting Manager of Planning and Development at the First Nations Health Authority in Prince George, British Columbia. He has held this position since 2021. In addition to this role, he also works as a Senior Planner at the same organization, a position he has held since 2019. His responsibilities include overseeing planning initiatives and development projects that support the health needs of First Nations communities.
Current Role at University of Northern British Columbia
Blake Hawkins has been an Instructor at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the academic development of students, drawing on his extensive background in research and planning. His experience at UNBC includes previous roles as a Research Assistant, where he engaged in various research projects that supported the university's academic mission.
Education and Expertise
Blake Hawkins holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Northern British Columbia, where he studied First Nations Studies, Geography, and Gender Studies from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.) from The University of British Columbia between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, he completed a Fellowship in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from the International Society for Quality in Health Care in 2022.
Previous Experience at National Library of Medicine
Before his current roles, Blake Hawkins interned at the National Library of Medicine (NLM) from 2015 to 2016. During this nine-month remote internship, he gained valuable experience in library science and information management, which has informed his subsequent work in planning and development.
Research and Academic Background
Blake Hawkins has a robust academic background, having worked in various research roles at both the University of British Columbia and UNBC. His positions included Graduate Research Assistant and Research Data Management Student Librarian, where he contributed to significant research projects and academic initiatives. His extensive experience in research spans from 2012 to 2019, providing him with a solid foundation in research methodologies and data management.