Catherine Laing
Vice President, Centre for Learning, Innovation and Quality (BSF)
The Brenda Strafford Foundation
Calgary, Canada
VP at CLIQ, leading innovation in aging, domestic violence prevention, and global health initiatives in Canada, Jamaica, and Haiti to improve care outcomes.
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About me
Catherine Laing is the Vice President of the Centre for Learning, Innovation and Quality (CLIQ) at The Brenda Strafford Foundation in Canada. A passionate leader in health systems transformation, Catherine oversees a multidisciplinary team focused on advancing innovation, quality improvement, and data-informed care across the aging and continuing care sectors.
Before transitioning into health and social care, Catherine spent the first decade of her career in corporate finance, holding progressive leadership roles including Controller. This foundation in financial stewardship continues to shape her strategic, outcomes-driven approach to systems change and organizational leadership.
At CLIQ, Catherine leads applied research, knowledge mobilization, and strategic partnerships that improve outcomes for older adults and the professionals who support them. She is a strong advocate for person-centred approaches and the integration of emerging technologies to create more responsive, sustainable models of care.
Her portfolio extends to domestic violence prevention and international health equity, including initiatives in Jamaica and Haiti that strengthen eye health services, elder care, and access to safe housing. Catherine frequently engages with international partners, innovators, and governments to exchange knowledge and co-design bold, forward-thinking solutions that blend compassion with impact.