Della Faulkner

Della Faulkner is an experienced policy analyst specializing in health and social policy, currently serving as a Senior Policy Analyst at Health Canada since March 2021, where strategic analysis and advice on long-term care and home care are key responsibilities. Previously, Della held similar roles at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, contributing to immigration health policy and managing various research and analysis projects. Della has also consulted on health policy at the Canadian Nurses Association and analyzed national health policies at the Canadian Healthcare Association. Early career roles included consultancy on mental health services and research positions in multiple academic settings, leading to a Ph.D. in Social Policy from Brandeis University and additional degrees in nursing and microbiology from The University of British Columbia.