Keely McBride

Keely McBride is an experienced professional in public health and policy, currently serving as Manager of Policy at the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta since May 2022. In a concurrent role at the Government of Alberta, McBride has held various positions including Divisional Coordinator and Issues Manager since March 2020, and previously worked as Project Manager for the Opioid Response at Alberta Health from December 2016 to March 2020. McBride has a strong background in harm reduction policy development, having worked as a Policy Advisor for Harm Reduction at Alberta Health, and has also played key roles in public health initiatives related to sexually transmitted infections and opioid response strategies. Prior roles include experience as a Highland Dance Instructor and positions at Health Canada and the Canadian Red Cross, highlighting a diverse skill set in project management, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement. McBride holds a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of Saskatchewan and a Bachelor's degree in Physical Anthropology and Biological Sciences from the University of Alberta.