Holly Kennedy-Symonds

Holly Kennedy-Symonds has a diverse work experience in the healthcare sector. Holly is currently working at Fraser Health Authority as the Regional Strategic & Quality Lead for the Cardiac Network, along with a previous role as a Community Health Nurse. Additionally, they have worked as a Workplace Consultant, Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist, and a Certified Professional Coach. In the past, they held leadership positions at Copeman Healthcare as the Vice President of Clinical Operations and Executive Director. Holly also volunteered as a Medical Team Volunteer at HOPE worldwide. Their other roles include Vice President of Operations Clinics West at Medisys and Director of Heart Health & Adult ICU at Vancouver Island Health Authority. Holly began their career at Fraser Health Authority as a Director.

Holly Kennedy-Symonds holds a Master's degree in Health Sciences from McMaster University. Holly also earned a Bachelor of Science (Spec) degree in Psychology & Biology from Brandon University. In addition to their degrees, they have obtained several certifications, including Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist from The Grief Recovery Institute, Certified Professional Life Coach and Master Certified Life Coach from the Certified Life Coach Institute, Indigenous Canada from the University of Alberta, and COVID-19 Contact Tracing from The Johns Hopkins University.