British Columbia Centre on Substance Use
Heather Holroyd, PhD, PMP, currently serves as Program Manager at the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use since January 2022. Prior experience includes roles as Community-Based Research Coordinator at UBC Learning Exchange, HR Co-Lead on the Board of Directors for Positive Women's Network, and various positions in research and evaluation, including Research Associate at the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation, and Community-Based Research and Evaluation Coordinator for Pacific AIDS Network. Heather also has significant involvement in academia, including as a Sociology Instructor at Columbia College and various leadership roles in the Department of Sociology at The University of British Columbia. Educational credentials include a PhD in Sociology from The University of British Columbia, a Master's in Sociology from the University of Alberta, and an Honours Bachelor's degree in Sociology from The University of British Columbia.
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British Columbia Centre on Substance Use
The BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) is a provincially networked organization with a mandate to develop, help implement, and evaluate evidence-based approaches to substance use and addiction. The BCCSU’s vision is to transform substance use policies and care in BC by translating research into education and evidence-based care guidance. By supporting the collaborative development of evidence-based policies, guidelines and standards, the BCCSU seeks to improve the integration of best practices and care across the continuum of substance use, thereby serving all British Columbians. The BCCSU seeks to achieve these goals through integrated activities of its three core functions: research and evaluation, education and training, and clinical care guidance. Research — Leading an innovative multidisciplinary program of research, monitoring, evaluation and quality improvement activities to guide health system improvements in the area of substance use. Education and Training — Strengthening addiction medicine education activities across disciplines, academic institutions and health authorities, and training the next generation of interdisciplinary leaders in addiction medicine. Clinical Care Guidance — Developing and helping implement evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, treatment pathways and other practice support documents.