Shared on behalf of Dr. Chris Mushquash, Vice President, Research and Chief Scientist and Dr. Miranda Lesperance, Vice President, Indigenous Collaboration, Equity & Inclusion

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We are pleased to announce Madeline Reinikka as our new interim full time Executive Assistant, effective September 11, 2023 and ending March 31, 2025.

Madeline holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Indigenous Learning from Lakehead University and a postgraduate diploma in Human Resources, both of which she pursued because of her passion for Human Rights and Equity. She has a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, certification in Organizational Leadership, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Educational Leadership.

Madeline is joining us from Human Resources, where she has held various roles over the past five years. Most recently, she was an Employee Engagement Consultant, contributing to the Organizational Development portfolio and working on corporate initiatives related to the staff experience.

Outside of her formal roles and education, Madeline is very committed to volunteer work. At the Hospital, she sits on the Ethics Committee and Co-Chairs the Staff Advisory Committee. In the community, she is the Vice Chair of the Friends of the Thunder Bay Conservatory.

As the Interim Executive Assistant, Madeline will report to the VP, Indigenous Collaboration, Equity & Inclusion and VP, Research. She will support the work in both portfolios.

Madeline is located on Level 3 – Administration, directly between Office 3037 and Room 3032. She can also be reached via email madeline.reinikka@tbh.net and by phone at 684-7223.

Please join us in welcoming Madeline Reinikka to her new role