Amy Henson

Strategic and visionary science communicator with over two decades of leadership experience in environmental education, science engagement, and knowledge mobilization. Proven ability to translate complex scientific topics into accessible, audience-tailored content across platforms. Trusted advisor to executive teams and community stakeholders, with a strong track record in securing grant funding, leading public engagement, and crafting innovative communication strategies. Passionate about making science meaningful, fostering collaboration, and supporting evidence-based decision-making.

• Helped secure multi million dollar grant funding and led science communication team to communicate climate change science through social media and in-person programming.
• Expanded audience reach by strategically leading team to develop new science communication programs, reaching 50% more diverse audiences in just one year.
• Published scholarly articles authored and published scholarly articles and evaluation reports, advancing science communication strategies.
• Developed successful partnership with Health Sciences North Research Institute to develop Hands-only CPR exhibit that contributed to research projects, in-person and online programming, resulting in several published articles in Emergency Medicine journals.
• Secured Grant Funding Secured $100,000 in grant funding to support educational exhibit development.

Northern Leadership Program - Offered in conjunction with Laurentian University. One year leadership training programming focusing on public institutional leadership using both training and hands-on project application.