Meet the GRIDD Team

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-augustin-7ba30836/

https://www.pchc.eu/en/who-we-are/dr-neuza-da-silva-burger

https://www.pchc.eu/en/who-we-are/dr-caroline-f-z-stuhlmann

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/691729-Christine-Bundy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-pattinson-98b2319b/

Jennifer Austin is a skilled executive with over twenty-five years’ experience in communications and marketing in NGOs, government and the private sector. Prior to becoming IADPO’s Executive Director in 2015, she developed and honed her leadership skills by working with member-­‐based organizations Scouts Canada, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority and 4-­‐H Canada. She has also served as Communications Director to members of Canada’s Parliamentary Cabinet.

Jennifer has a strong track record of significantly increasing organizations’ profile and brand; building and leading high-­‐performing teams; establishing thought leadership platforms and effective social and traditional media outreach; and meaningfully engaging and mobilizing employees, members, volunteers, donors, corporate sponsors and other key stakeholders. Throughout her career, Jennifer has developed and fine-­‐tuned organizational best practices across a variety of sectors. She has received a number of professional awards for raising the profile of her organizations.

Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Dalhousie University and an Advanced Certificate in General Management at Queen’s University School of Business.

The mother of a child born with a port-wine stain birthmark on his face, Jennifer is personally committed to IADPO’s mission to improve the lives of those affected by dermatological conditions throughout the world.

Allison FitzGerald is a seasoned leader with experience in a variety of industries, including health and fitness, medical education, the environment and technology. She has a Bachelor of Arts with a minor in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics, as well as a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation. Allison is passionate about learning and change, and leverages this passion, along with her leadership skills, to guide organizations through change and disruption.

Allison recently led the Ottawa Food Bank and its member agencies through the pandemic, first as Director of Programs and Planning, then as Director of Special Projects. In both roles, Allison focused on enhancing relationships and partnerships to better deliver much-needed community supports.

Allison has close family and friends who live with challenging skin conditions and therefore has unique first-hand experience in supporting dermatology patients. With her love of discovery and commitment to improving the quality of the human condition, she is an enthusiastic contributor to GlobalSkin’s mission.