11 - Sarah Hobbs-Blyth: Listening to Youth

Accidental Intellectual

Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Toronto, Sarah Hobbs-Blyth, joins us to discuss her “accidental” career trajectory, inclusive access to mental health, primary and sexual health care for youth, how her work in the field of sexual and reproductive health has played into her role as a parent, and so much more!

Sarah began her career in sexual health and health care working at the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control. She joined the Community Health Centre sector in 1999 and has held a variety of positions. Sarah has demonstrated her commitment to improving access to mental health, primary and sexual health care for youth through participating on various boards, committees and working groups both within the CHC sector and within the non-profit charitable sector. Sarah has a combined degree in Sociology and Gerontology from McMaster University, a master’s certificate in Healthcare Management from Schulich School of Business and has completed the Advanced Health Systems Leadership Program at Rotman School of Business. Sarah is committed to working from an anti-oppressive framework and is an advocate for the model of health and wellbeing.

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