Denise Audette

  • Director, Operations & Strategic Partnerships
  • Oct 25, 2026
Full time

Personal Summary

Transformational healthcare operations leader with 25+ years of progressive experience directing high-impact community programs, multidisciplinary service delivery, and regional equity initiatives across Northern Ontario.  Holds the Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM) designation, stewarding a $6M multi-jurisdictional funding portfolio and leading a 35-person interdisciplinary team across 10 First Nations communities.  Recognized for modernizing intake pathways, establishing workload models, and bridging broad regional strategy with practical implementation.  Proven track record in multi-agency partner integration, public sector accountability, and sustaining service continuity through complex systemic and policy transitions.

Work Experience

Manager, Child's First Initiative
Jun 2023 - Oct 2026 Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services

Transformational healthcare operations leader with 25+ years of progressive experience directing high-impact community programs, multidisciplinary service delivery, and regional equity initiatives across Northern Ontario.  Holds the Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM) designation, stewarding a $6M multi-jurisdictional funding portfolio and leading a 35-person interdisciplinary team across 10 First Nations communities.  Recognized for modernizing intake pathways, established workload models, and bridging broad regional strategy with practical implementation.  Proven track record in multi-agency partner integration, public sector accountability, and sustaining service continuity through complex systemic and policy transitions.

Education

Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM)
First Nations Health Managers Association

Province

Ontario

TotalYearsExperience

25

DesiredSalary

Competitive/Open