The first ever list of Canadian Women Leaders in Global Health has been published by the Canadian Society for International Health. A huge congratulations to Dr. Susan Elliott, leader of the Geographies of Health in Place research group, for being named to this list in recognition of the substantial contributions she has made to the field of global health.
Women make up the majority of the health workforce and yet remain under-represented in leadership and decision- making positions. This gender gap overlooks women’s expertise and talents, and compromises the knowledge and policy base for advancing health and equity globally. The need to improve the visibility and recognition of women in global health is clear, and with Canada’s international reputation for advancing health and equity, it is important that the diversity of women leaders be recognized and amplified.
(Canadian women leaders in global health, 2018)
The full list, including biographies, can be found at Canadian Women in Global Health 2018.