About
Hailey is a social impact leader who has dedicated her career to empowering people to see their potential. She has spent 8+ years leading social service organizations and is passionate about mental health, youth wellness and taking a strength-based approach to community development. Some of her career highlights include founding the Yukon Distress & Support Line, establishing a collective impact strategy for northern disability-serving organizations, creating foundational training for front-line workers in the territories and becoming a thought leader for mental health in the workplace and inclusive hiring. Hailey is now the Executive Director of Unsinkable, a national mental health charity founded by Olympian Silken Laumann that harnesses the power of storytelling to bridge the gap between those struggling with their mental health and steps towards mental wellbeing. She holds an honours degree in Psychology from Queen's University and a postgraduate certificate in Nonprofit Management from Simon Fraser University. Hailey is also a contributing writer to The 44 North, a digital publication focused on youth mental health and an advisor to the board of the Women's Nonprofit Network (WNN). In 2024 Hailey was named one of the Peak’s Emerging Leaders and was the recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal.