Rebecca Love
About Rebecca Love
Rebecca Love serves as the Director of Planning and Performance at the First Nations Health Authority, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in public health and extensive experience in program evaluation and performance measurement across various organizations in Canada.
Current Role at First Nations Health Authority
Rebecca Love serves as the Director of Planning and Performance at the First Nations Health Authority since 2018. In this role, she oversees performance measurement and evaluation functions, ensuring that the organization's goals align with the interests and philosophies of First Nations communities. She provides leadership in strategic projects and corporate reporting, contributing to the overall effectiveness of health services delivered to First Nations populations.
Previous Experience at First Nations Health Authority
Prior to her current position, Rebecca Love worked as the Manager of Program and Service Evaluation at the First Nations Health Authority from 2015 to 2018. In this capacity, she focused on evaluating health programs and services to enhance their effectiveness and relevance to First Nations communities. This role built on her extensive experience in program evaluation and health services.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Love holds a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree from The University of British Columbia, where she studied Rural and Remote Health and Occupational Health from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree with a double major in Environmental and Health Sciences from Trent University, completing her studies from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in public health and program evaluation.
Career History and Roles
Rebecca Love has held various roles in health and program evaluation throughout her career. She worked as a Project Lead at Katimavik for 10 months in 2011-2012 and served as a Program Evaluator at Interior Health Authority from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she has experience as a Project Coordinator at the Public Health Agency of Canada and as a Project Leader and Graduate Research Assistant at The University of British Columbia.
Involvement in Strategic Projects
In her current role and previous positions, Rebecca Love has been involved in aligning organizational functions with First Nations interests and philosophies. Her work emphasizes the importance of culturally relevant health services and the integration of community perspectives into program planning and evaluation.