Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2020-10-21
Invested on: 2022-11-17
Judy Birdsell, C.M.
Calgary, Alberta
A steadfast champion for patients, Judy Birdsell has enhanced the quality of life for many across Canada. Over the last three decades, this former registered nurse and passionate advocate has helped improve and advance community systems and policy through her various leadership roles in provincial and national health care, research and non-profit organizations. As co-founder of IMAGINE Citizens, a collaborative network of Albertans focused on patient-centred care, she empowers people to be well-informed and involved in their respective health journeys.