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Christine MacGibbon

North York,ON

Summary

Experienced patient advocate with a strong background in diabetes care and patient experience. Eager to leverage extensive advocacy skills and hands-on patient care experience to enhance patient relations and contribute to improved care at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

JDRF Canada
04.2022 - Current
  • Organized Community Events: Coordinated events such as the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes (Barrie location), including managing activities for children and engaging with sponsors.
  • Authored Personal Experience Blogs: Created and shared blogs about personal experiences for social media and stakeholder engagement to raise awareness and foster community connections.
  • Facilitated and Moderated T1D Connection Series: Led and moderated discussions in the T1D Connection series and served on the Mental Health Advisory Council, advocating for enhanced mental health support and training.
  • Enhanced Website and Directory: Edited JDRF’s website and directory to improve clarity, user-friendliness, and overall helpfulness for the community.
  • Upcoming Industry Presentations: Scheduled to present on diabetes and disordered eating with industry leaders in September 2024.
  • Completed Specialized Training: Finished JDRF’s Mental Health + Diabetes Training Program in 2023.

Patient Partner

Diabetes Action Canada
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with Diabetes Action Canada: Partnered with a leading research network focused on improving diabetes management and treatment, as part of the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Research Networks.
  • Enhanced Research Relevance: Contributed lived experience to ensure research projects and tools developed are directly relevant to the needs and realities of individuals living with diabetes.
  • Informed Project Development: Provided valuable insights and feedback to shape research initiatives, ensuring that outcomes align with the experiences and challenges faced by patients and caregivers.
  • Supported Inclusive Research: Promoted the inclusion of diverse patient and caregiver perspectives in research processes to foster sustainable, accessible, and equitable healthcare solutions.
  • Strengthened Network Collaboration: Worked alongside researchers and other stakeholders to integrate patient and caregiver perspectives into ongoing and future studies, reinforcing the importance of patient-centered research.
  • Advocated for Patient Needs: Played a key role in voicing the needs and concerns of people with diabetes, driving efforts to find practical solutions and improvements for managing chronic conditions.
  • Contributed to the Canadian Journal of Diabetes with the publication “Recent Developments in Islet Biology: A Review With Patient Perspectives.”
  • Currently involved in the EQUAT1D project, focusing on access to diabetes technologies for marginalized communities.

Volunteer

University Health Network
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • Completed HELP Training: Successfully finished the Hospital Elder Life Program (H.E.L.P.) training, including patient orientation, support exercises, and IPAC training to enhance patient involvement and comfort during hospital stays.
  • Contributed to Diabetes Clinic: Assisted the Sun Life Financial Banting & Best Diabetes Clinic at Toronto Western Hospital in implementing Diabetes Shared Medical Appointments for Type 2 diabetes patients, aiming to enhance patient experience and improve clinical efficiencies.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Disability Studies

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto
04.2026

Skills

  • Patient Advocacy: Skilled at bridging gaps between patients and healthcare professionals, enhancing communication and understanding
  • Project Management: Experienced in contributing to patient-centered projects, effectively supporting and executing initiatives that improve patient care
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities; adept at facilitating discussions, moderating panels, and conveying information clearly
  • Problem-Solving: Creative and resourceful in addressing patient concerns and developing strategies to enhance care processes
  • Training & Development: Knowledgeable in patient orientation, with experience in IPAC and mental health training to support patient education and care
  • Adaptability: Able to work effectively in dynamic environments, managing multiple priorities and tasks with flexibility and efficiency

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Volunteer

JDRF Canada
04.2022 - Current

Patient Partner

Diabetes Action Canada
01.2022 - Current

Volunteer

University Health Network
06.2016 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Disability Studies

Toronto Metropolitan University

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