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

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.
• 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 and.

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 •.