Jean Robinson-Dexter

Director

Jean brings almost twenty-five years of experience to Horizons Community Development Associates Inc. As a graduate of Dalhousie University’s Recreation degree program and a recipient of its Exemplary Leadership alumni award, she has educational and practical background in population health and health promotion, child and youth health, injury prevention, particularly falls prevention, community development, policy and planning. Jean is a seasoned project manager, facilitator and adult educator and has had the opportunity to work with groups ranging from rural community organizations, regional networks, provincial not for profits, government, and national initiatives.

Jean has become a strong advocate of and mentor for working from the population health approach and moving to incorporating it into community action. She has worked across Nova Scotia with community groups and provincial organizations to integrate population health in their work, and has presented the results of this work to Atlantic Canadian and national audiences.

Jean lives near the ocean in Brooklyn, Queens County with her family. She enjoys family days at the beach, cooking for friends, and old home restoration.

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