Faten Alshazly
Chief Creative Officer & Principal
Faten stands as a trailblazer with a diverse and impactful career that has left an indelible mark on healthcare and community advocacy. Her unwavering commitment and innovative approach have set her apart as a driving force for positive change.
About Faten
Healthcare Leadership
- Professional development and learning at IWK Health Centre
- Lead the development of the first Acute Care Research Centre in Emergency Medicine
- Rollout of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for the Province of Nova Scotia
- Director of Marketing and Communication for Sunlife Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health reaching Reached 7.5M unique users/month in 142 countries
- Lead a project that was identified as a Top 20 Innovator by the WHO) and the World Bank
Community Involvement
- Active participation on the boards of esteemed organizations including the Canadian Cancer Society and the Mental Health Foundation.
- Breaking historical barriers as the first Female Person of Color Chair of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce Board, spanning over 250 years of history.
- Ongoing engagement on the board of Efficiency One, contributing significantly to the reduction of over 2 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.
Experience
- Overseeing professional development and learning at IWK Health Centre, a prominent quaternary healthcare center in Atlantic Canada.
- Pioneering the establishment of the groundbreaking Acute Care Research Unit in Emergency Medicine at Nova Scotia Health Authority.
- Leading the successful rollout of the province's largest technology implementation, the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system powered by Telus Health.
- Serving as Director of Marketing and Communications for the Sunlife Financial Chair, the Honourable Stanley Kutcher, achieving a remarkable global reach and recognition.
- Championing interdisciplinary research through the Acute Care Research Unit, resulting in expedited patient care and urgent support for critical research.
Awards
- Holding key roles as Principal and Chief Creative Officer, fostering impactful collaborations with renowned entities such as WHO, Health Canada, IWK Health Centre, Ontario Health Teams, Sinai Health System, and Baycrest.