Nora Spinks

Chief Executive Officer, Vanier Institute of the Family

As Chief Executive Officer at the Vanier Institute, Nora works with individuals and organizations that study, serve and support families to mobilize knowledge and enhance our understanding of families in Canada. Nora has dedicated her career to creating innovative policies and programs focusing on health and well-being, caregiving, workplace flexibility and work–life harmony, having served as an advisor and consultant to leaders in business, law, labour, government and community. An internationally recognized international as a leader in families and work, Nora is a recipient of many awards celebrating her contribution to workplaces and communities across Canada. Nora is an active member on the National Seniors Council and the Expert Panel on Early Learning and Child Care Data and Research, and serves on the Ministerial Advisory group on families for Veterans Affairs Canada.