Header photo: coastline of the ancestral and treaty territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) speaking peoples, the Songhees and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) First Nations. Photo by Robin Adams in 2018.
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Robin Adams (she/her/elle), Cultural Safety Consultant |
For more information about me including my personal background, see also the "My Story" page.
Professional Experience
2021 - Present
Independent Cultural Safety Consultant, contracted with provincial and national organizations across Canada. Most clients are in the health profession regulation sector.
2007- 2021
14 years experience in the BC public sector:
Independent Cultural Safety Consultant, contracted with provincial and national organizations across Canada. Most clients are in the health profession regulation sector.
2007- 2021
14 years experience in the BC public sector:
- 2 years in investigations and adjudication for the Worker's Compensation Board of British Columbia.
- 12 years in various roles in BC health profession regulation including management of registration systems, quality assurance programs, and strategic initiatives planning and leadership. 4 of these years in a senior management role designing, managing, and implementing strategic initiatives in Indigenous Anti-Racism, and gender diversity access and safety.
- Appointed member of the BC Health Regulators Cultural Safety Task Force from 2019 to 2021.
Education
2020
Baccalaureate of Arts (BA) degree in Global Development Studies from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.
2017
Advanced Diploma in Managing for Government from Camosun College School of Business in Victoria, BC.
2017
Certificate in Local Government Administration from Camosun College School of Business in Victoria, BC.
2014
Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management from Camosun College School of Business in Victoria, BC.
An essential part of my learning and development comes from education experiences grounded in Indigenous methods, such as participation in health and governance ceremonies respectively, knowledge sharing and storytelling with Elders and Knowledge Carriers, and meaningful consultation with peoples of lived Indigenous experiences.
Baccalaureate of Arts (BA) degree in Global Development Studies from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.
2017
Advanced Diploma in Managing for Government from Camosun College School of Business in Victoria, BC.
2017
Certificate in Local Government Administration from Camosun College School of Business in Victoria, BC.
2014
Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management from Camosun College School of Business in Victoria, BC.
An essential part of my learning and development comes from education experiences grounded in Indigenous methods, such as participation in health and governance ceremonies respectively, knowledge sharing and storytelling with Elders and Knowledge Carriers, and meaningful consultation with peoples of lived Indigenous experiences.
Awards and Scholarships
I was selected to receive the following awards and scholarships:
2022
Camosun College Promising Alumni Award
2018
Preparing Global Leaders Forum Scholarship, the American University in Bulgaria
2018
Vancouver Island Local Government Management Association – Public Administration Award
2016
Queen’s University Office of the Registrar H.W Curran Prize
2015
British Columbia Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medal
2014
Coast Capital Savings Credit Union Standing Tall Award and Scholarship
2014
Camosun College Education Council Executive Network Leadership Award
2014
Camosun College Education Council Leadership in African Awareness Award
2013
Avalon Institute Humanitarian Award
2022
Camosun College Promising Alumni Award
2018
Preparing Global Leaders Forum Scholarship, the American University in Bulgaria
2018
Vancouver Island Local Government Management Association – Public Administration Award
2016
Queen’s University Office of the Registrar H.W Curran Prize
2015
British Columbia Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medal
2014
Coast Capital Savings Credit Union Standing Tall Award and Scholarship
2014
Camosun College Education Council Executive Network Leadership Award
2014
Camosun College Education Council Leadership in African Awareness Award
2013
Avalon Institute Humanitarian Award
Global Community Development Experiences
2008 - 2012
Board member and volunteer for the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society, and founder, director and producer of their annual gala fundraiser.
2010 - 2015
Board member and volunteer for the African AIDS Angels Society in Victoria, British Columbia. AAA raised funds for farms, hospitals, and schools supporting people affected by HIV/AIDS in Malawi and South Africa.
2012 - 2015
Member of the Public Policy Committee of the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society and founder and producer of their 2015 Anti-Stigma Campaign which reached over 100,000 people through radio, social and print medias.
2010 - 2021
Residencies of different durations as a volunteer care aide and teacher in orphanages, safe houses, and elementary schools throughout parts of Africa, Central America, Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America.
Board member and volunteer for the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society, and founder, director and producer of their annual gala fundraiser.
2010 - 2015
Board member and volunteer for the African AIDS Angels Society in Victoria, British Columbia. AAA raised funds for farms, hospitals, and schools supporting people affected by HIV/AIDS in Malawi and South Africa.
2012 - 2015
Member of the Public Policy Committee of the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society and founder and producer of their 2015 Anti-Stigma Campaign which reached over 100,000 people through radio, social and print medias.
2010 - 2021
Residencies of different durations as a volunteer care aide and teacher in orphanages, safe houses, and elementary schools throughout parts of Africa, Central America, Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America.
Special Skills in Communications
- Experienced public speaker, presenter, and facilitator online and in-person.
- Intermediate level of Canadian French (reading and listening better than speaking and writing).
- Advanced fluency in South American Spanish.
- Experienced in Prezi software presentation development and delivery.
A full copy of Robin Adams' curriculum vitae, and/or references, are available upon request.
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