Kathy Dermott, MPH

Kathy Dermott is a highly skilled communications professional with expertise in strategic communications, media liaison, issues management, emergency response, and health promotion.

She excels as a key point of contact with reporters, providing both proactive and reactive media engagement. Kathy has extensive experience in delivering advice, preparing staff for media interactions, and training them for effective media responses.

With numerous years of experience as a media coordinator and through volunteer work, she has established excellent relationships with the media.

Kathy's advanced project management skills enable her to handle multiple priority projects simultaneously, ensuring successful outcomes within designated timelines and budgets.

Her areas of expertise also include organizational governance, strategic planning, superior writing abilities, and outstanding interpersonal skills.

Kathy Dermott pursued her education by studying Master of Public Health at the University of Waterloo, English and Humanities at York University, and Journalism at Conestoga College.

She has held significant roles in various organizations, including serving as a Media Coordinator at SMDHU, Media Coordinator at Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Senior Communications Coordinator at the Ministry of Transportation, and Freelance Writer at Toronto Star.