Asquith Allen

Director, Government Relations & Advocacy @MedicAlert Foundation Canada

Toronto, ON, CA

Proactively monitors, analyzes, and interprets government programs, legislation and activities andprovides advice on the implications and opportunities for the organization.• Conducts environmental scans of various issues as it pertains to government activity across multiplesectors including health, public safety and community and social services sectors.• Advises and leads the writing of briefing notes, presentations, and reports for the CEO in advanceof meetings with government officials or sector-wide meetings with government.• Provides in-depth analysis through both written notes and formal briefings, along withrecommendations on advocacy initiatives and emerging issues and opportunities.• Establishes and manages high-value relationships with government, industry, and communityorganizations.• Builds a network of government and influential relationships in key cities across Canada, includingpoliticians, public service officials and thought leaders.• Develops, builds, and nurtures strategic relationships with key related advocacy organizations whichcan be leveraged in advocacy or partnership opportunities.• Responds to and meets with a broad range of internal and external individuals and groups,frequently related to matters of immediate concern.• Develops high-level communications or briefing materials for dissemination to target to advanceMedicAlert’s message, profile, and reputation with government.• Provides leadership, writing and advice on responses to inquiries from government officials,advocacy documents, proposals for funding and special projects.• Works with Marketing & Communications on written materials in support of thought leadershipgoals and collateral impacting government audiences.• Acts as the primary contact for government officials at all levels.• Leads the development and implementation of annual and longer-term government relations plans.

York University

Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science (Specialized Honours)