Cara Francis

An award-winning communications professional, Cara Francis is known for successfully leading organizations through high-profile, challenging issues. She is highly proficient in galvanizing small teams to drive strategic communications and stakeholder relations strategies that support the achievement of organizational priorities and garner positive shifts in reputation and engagement.

With more than 20 years in the hospital/health care sector, Cara has extensive experience in brand building, reputation management, and crisis communications, and a proven track record for leading successful media, public relations, digital media, and community and government relations strategies for complex organizations.

In her almost 10 years with Osler, Cara has also served as Regional Director, Public Relations, where she led media and external relations for the hospital, as well as the Central West Community Care Access Centre and Headwaters Health Care Centre – successfully implementing integrated communications strategies to promote the organizations and their partnerships.