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REASON #12 | PANELIST HEATHER HAY BRINGS 12+ YRS OF EXPERIENCE & WILL SHARE INTERGENERATIONAL ISSUES AS WELL AS OTHER UPCOMING ISSUES IMPACTING THE NON-PROFIT INDUSTRY

Heather is an innovative leader with a passion for working with marginalized populations. She has extensive senior leadership experience within the health care system both nationally, and locally. Previous positions held include: Regional Director for Complex Mental Health and Addictions and Director HiV AIDS / Aboriginal and Addiction Services with Vancouver Coastal Health. She also provided the leadership for Downtown Eastside Health and Safety initiative for over 10 years. Heather has worked extensively across ministries and jurisdictions to implement innovative projects such as North America’s First Supervised Injection Site at Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addiction. Heather holds a Masters of Science degree from McGill University and a Masters in Leadership degree from Royal Roads University . She is currently working as the Executive Director for the BC ‘s Non Profit Labour Market Program which is affiliated with the Vancouver Foundation and the Ministry of Jobs and Tourism.

The top reason why everyone should come to this conference is to understand intergenerational perspectives

What is the top reason someone like you must attend the XYBOOM Conference this year? To learn, to inspire, to think.

If you are an boomer in the workplace then you need to come to the XYBOOM Conference.

Why did you decide to become a part of XYBOOM Conference Team?

Because they are HIP to what is happening and working together to find solutions to the root workplace issues. No band-aids here!

What are you most excited to take away from this year’s conference?

People, connections, and a renewed understanding of working together across the lifespan.

As a 30-day countdown to the XYBOOM Conference, we’re listing one new reason everyday on why you should attend! Check out our ongoing list below!