Kathryn Peterson, Mha(Cc) Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Leads strategic initiatives, driving funding, partnerships, and system-level change aligned with the foundation’s mission. Developed a holistic, low-barrier grant strategy to support grassroots organizations in mental health, addiction, and wellness, focusing on individual needs and systemic challenges like social determinants of health. Oversees foundation operations, supports diverse grants, and ensures smooth collaboration through ongoing engagement with grantees.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Lead researcher and coordinator for the National Institute on Ageing’s Strategic Planning Committee, conducting research that shaped the 2024-26 strategic plan and emphasized policy advocacy. Developed 25 briefing notes to inform decision-making and policy strategy and created a funding opportunity tracker to monitor grants and awards, supporting the NIA’s strategic funding and sustainability efforts.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Created impact reports, including the 2023 Media Report, which assessed the organization’s media presence. Developed customized contact lists that attracted over 500 applicants for the 2024 Summer Research Assistant program and researched best practices to improve operational efficiency. Supported event logistics and gathered post-event survey data to inform future planning.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Conducted research on the cost of long-term care across three settings in seven Canadian regions. Analyzed and visualized data, providing insights that informed the NIA’s financial security initiatives, and presented key findings to the project funder, The LIFE Institute.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Assistant to the Volunteer Manager of approximately 100 volunteers. Collected survey-based data and conducted internal and external scans to meet various management objectives.

Toronto, Canada Area

Collaborated with fellow capital campaign cabinet members executing necessary deliverables to raise $11 million.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Owned and operated a sustainable and profitable Registered Massage Therapy practice in downtown Toronto delivering holistic and person-centred health care to a diverse population of clients with varying health care needs.

Master Of Health Administration (Community Care)

Massage Therapy Diploma

Bacherlor Of Arts, Classical Studies