Shared on behalf of Marcello Bernardo, Manager, Communications and Engagement

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I am pleased to share that Gina Fata will be joining the Communications and Engagement Department as the Cultural Communications Specialist, effective November 27, 2023.

Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Engagement, the Cultural Communications Specialist will support the implementation of proactive and effective communications primarily associated with the Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion direction of Strategic Plan 2026. The Specialist will use their extensive knowledge and experience in cultural awareness to ensure communication materials, activities, and initiatives are meaningful to and reflective of various cultural audiences within the organization and throughout Northwestern Ontario.

Gina comes to us from Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) where she held the position of Communications Advisor. While at NAN, Gina gained considerable knowledge of the historical and ongoing impacts of colonialism and Indigenous-specific racism on Indigenous Peoples and health care systems. She was the lead coordinator on many of NAN’s cultural programs and events, while handling media relations and creating content for several key publications including NAN’s annual report.

Gina obtained her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Lakehead University, as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Humber College.

You can reach Gina by calling extension 6031 or by email at Gina.Fata@tbh.net. Please join me in welcoming her to our Hospital.