Roger Francis

Roger Francis serves as the Vice President of External Relations at Michael Smith Health Research BC, focusing on collaboration to enhance health in British Columbia. As the Owner and Managing Director of Gryphon Communications since 2000, Roger emphasizes dialogue and engagement in decision-making processes. Previous roles include Director of the Sustainability Knowledge Area at The Conference Board of Canada, where efforts centered on external impact and partnerships, and Senior Communications Specialist at Cameco Corporation, where responsibilities encompassed executive communications and research. Earlier positions involved communications roles at TransGas Limited and SaskEnergy, as well as serving as Editor for Western Sportsman Magazine. Roger holds a BA in Sociology, specializing in Cultural Anthropology, from the University of Saskatchewan.