Joanna Valsamis
Director, Knowledge Mobilization @Stem Cell Network
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Knowledge Mobilization @Stem Cell Network
Toronto, ON, CA
At the Stem Cell Network, I lead initiatives that advance awareness, knowledge exchange, and policy dialogue to strengthen Canada’s regenerative medicine and biotechnology ecosystem. My work spans strategic communications, policy engagement, and public outreach—connecting researchers, policymakers, and partners to accelerate the translation and adoption of advanced therapeutics, including cell and gene therapies.Together with our CEO, I lead SCN’s national project examining regulatory, reimbursement, and implementation pathways for advanced therapeutics, collaborating with like-minded organizations and convening cross-sector partners to inform policy and health system modernization in Canada.In parallel, I continue to champion science literacy and engagement, particularly amongst youth—profiling SCN-funded researchers, hosting the Stem Cells from the Sofa interview series, and developing national collaborations with Let’s Talk Science, ScienceUpFirst and others, to build public trust in science and emerging health innovations.
EDUCATION
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto
BEd, Primary/Junior (Special Education), Intermediate (Science), Education
University of Toronto
MHSc, Health Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
University of Guelph
BSc (Hons), Nutrition and Nutraceutical Science (NANS)
SKILLS
ABOUT JOANNA VALSAMIS
Joanna Valsamis is a health executive with broad experience in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, health research, health advocacy, knowledge translation, and building partnerships that span Industry, Academia, Government, Non-Profit, Research Institutes, and the Healthcare Sector.Joanna’s expertise is rooted in an extensive academic background and enriched by over 15 years working and volunteering in the health charitable sector, forming successful collaborations with diverse stakeholders, implementing effective business solutions, developing business plans and impact reports to attract capital, and strategically investing in programs and priority areas to improve community health. Joanna is a transformative healthcare leader who has consistently demonstrated results in managing high-performing teams, complex projects and programs, and innovative partnerships.Joanna completed a Master of Science in Health Administration at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation of the University of Toronto and concurrently earned her Certified Health Executive designation. Joanna holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Nutraceutical Science from the University of Guelph, and a Bachelor of Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto.
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