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About our Speaker:
Heather Thompson is a dynamic speaker, focusing on age-friendly communities, aging well, and elder abuse. Currently, she serves as the Chair of the Halton Elder Abuse Prevention Network and is an active member of the National Intergenerational Advisory Committee.
Formerly, Heather dedicated over 10 years as the Director of Age-Friendly Initiatives at Community Development Halton, a nonprofit organization serving the Halton region. Following the World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly framework, Heather led activities and projects for the Burlington Age-Friendly Council. She chaired the Halton Age-Friendly Network, co-chaired the Southern Ontario Age-Friendly Network, and co-chaired the Older Adult Isolation Action Table with Halton Region. Heather also served on the Board of Directors for over four years with the Ontario Association of Councils on Aging.
Heather holds a Master of Science degree in Aging and Health from Queen’s University. Her extensive leadership spans the non-profit sector in Quebec and Ontario, encompassing youth justice, disabilities, mental health, community support services for older adults, and palliative and hospice care.
In recognition of Heather’s significant contributions to improving the quality of life for older adults in Halton region, Community Development Halton established the Heather Thompson Volunteer Excellence Award in 2023. Administered by Volunteer Halton, this annual award celebrates outstanding older adult volunteers in Halton Region.
A passionate advocate for age-friendly, equitable, and inclusive communities, Heather envisions a society where all individuals can fully participate without barriers.
Thank you for your dedication, and we can't wait to see you there!
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