Christine is the founder and Executive Director of Global Familymed Foundation (GFF)
We strengthen primary care systems where they’re needed most.
Christine is a global health innovator.
Why do I do global health work:
Relevant Work and Training:
Is on the list for Canadian Women in Global Health through the Canadian Society for International Health
Founder and Executive Director of Global Familymed Foundation, a Canadian charity since 2012. Active partners are in Uganda and Nepal, with past consulting in Myanmar and Ethiopia.
Created a Global Health residency at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine in 2008, was Program Director for 6 years
Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, London, England
Worked for a month each year for 7 years in Laos
Consulted in Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nepal
Partnerships in Nepal, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda
Led international research group for Storybooth in Brazil (learn more in my role as a facilitator) and Narrative projects
Studied ancient ways of knowing - Qigong group leader (Spring Forest) and Ayurvedic Medicine Counselling (Kerala Academy)