Krista Van Slingerland Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Spearheading the comprehensive redesign of Sterling's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Program, developing and implementing supporting policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and workplace excellence• Collaborating to enhance Sterling's Quality Management Program, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence• Designing a digital management system and associated processes to regulate the storage, revision, and sharing of uncontrolled company documents

Canada

• Led the development and implementation of a national mental health program forTeam Canada (65 organizations, 2000+ athletes, coaches, and staff)• Facilitated access to appropriate, inclusive, confidential, mental health care fornational team athletes (Olympic and Paralympic), coaches, and staff• Member of mental health crisis management team, including during Olympic andParalympic Games• Co-authored the Mental Health Strategy for High-Performance Sport in Canada• Developed bilingual mental health promotion materials• Developed and managed the delivery of a system-wide mental health educationprogram targeting national team athletes, coaches, and staff• Contributed to the development of a business case resulting in a $2.5 million investment by government• Evaluated the program's efficacy and implemented improvements

Canada

• Managed national collaborative, interdisciplinary team of mental health practitioners• Ensured high quality of care, confidentiality, PHIPA and MHA compliance, compliance with multiple professional practice standards• Led development and implementation of administrative, financial, and clinical structure of organization• Developed and executed business plan; managed budget

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Partnered with prominent clients in health, sport, and education to drive positive change through evidence-based solutions• Spearheaded the Health Policy Research Collaborative, a groundbreaking partnership between the Canadian Medical Association and Provincial/Territorial Medical Associations• Developed and delivered innovative mental health curriculum for adult learners, including for the Canadian Academy of Sport & Exercise Medicine (CME Module), Coaching Association of Canada (NCCP Modules), Canadian Paralympic Committee, Skills Development Canada, Western University, National Sport Organizations (e.g., Rowing Canada)• Delivered impactful keynotes to organizations globally, including St. Mary's College, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Spearheaded the development and technical writing of influential Canadian Medical Association (CMA) policies: • HIV/AIDS • Organ and Tissue Donation • Equity and Diversity in Medicine (contributor)• Contributed to the planning and execution of a high-profile medical conference (Canadian Conference on Physician Health), fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among healthcare professionals

Canada

The Student Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAMHI) was (2014-2023) a charity working to promote the mental health and well-being of post-secondary student-athletes.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Human Kinetics

Developed, implemented, and evaluated a specialized sport-focused mental health service delivery model for competitive.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Human Kinetics

Activities and Societies: Varsity Women's Basketball; Conference All-Star; Academic All-Canadian; National Award for Determination.

Bachelor'S Degree (Honours), Public Affairs And Policy Management (International Development)

Activities and Societies: Varsity Women's Basketball (2010-2013) • Developed expertise in policy analysis, development, and management •.