Nora Spinks
CEO, The Vanier Institute of the Family
A renowned speaker, consultant and award-winning thought-leader, Nora Spinks has spent more than 25 years working with progressive organizations as well as business, labour, government and community leaders across Canada and abroad to strengthen families, create productive and supportive work environments, and build healthy communities.
Nora has developed, implemented and evaluated a variety of unique federal, provincial, community and corporate programs that focus on employee health and well-being, family care, workplace flexibility and work–life harmony.
Her words have appeared in many publications, including textbooks, UN publications and numerous articles for Canadian media outlets. Nora is a sought-after media contact, quoted and profiled widely and regularly in print, online and on radio and television nationally.
Since 2011, in her role as CEO of the Vanier Institute of the Family, Nora has engaged the research community to mobilize knowledge, and connect those who study, serve and support Canada’s diverse families.