Speaker

Connie Côté has over twenty-five years of experience in the not-for-profit, regulatory, and charitable health sectors. She currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Health Charities Coalition of Canada (HCCC) and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Brockville General Hospital. In her role at HCCC, Ms. Côté leads national advocacy efforts focused on health research, health policy, and the integration of lived experience and community perspectives into health system decision-making.

Prior to her tenure at HCCC, she held several senior leadership roles at the Canadian Lung Association, where she notably directed the development and implementation of the National Lung Health Framework. Her previous professional experience also includes roles with the Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Ms. Côté is recognized for her collaborative approach to leadership, her capacity to navigate organizational change, and her commitment to fostering strategic partnerships across disciplines and sectors.