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Pamela is a workplace mediator and researcher.  She moved to the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia from Ottawa, ON in 2017.  A graduate of Carleton University (BA Political Science, Graduate Studies in Conflict Resolution, MA Legal Studies) and a registered nurse, Pamela has had a varied career in business, health care and government (federal public service and advisor to federal cabinet Ministers).  Over the years, much of her work has been with people in conflict and crisis situations. As well, she has coached new mediators in Carleton University’s, Department of Law- Conflict Resolution Program, and law students in the University of Ottawa, Department of Law.

Pamela’s experience includes both management and advisory positions at the national and international levels.  She has been active in professional organizations, community organizations, and political organizations throughout her career.  Her interest in whistleblowing activism began in the 1990’s when she joined with others to support whistleblowers in the Federal Public Service.  She recently completed an in-depth, qualitative case study on whistleblowing regarding drug safety issues at Health Canada which highlighted many system flaws resulting in reprisals against truth-tellers and impunity for wrong-doers.