Zena Simces

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Zena Simces is a health and social policy senior consultant with over 30 years of experience in managing complex projects and acting as a change agent. Zena has a unique combination of expertise in research, program evaluation, strategic planning, policy and program development and project management along with a solid background in community consultation/facilitation, and communications.

She has worked at the national, provincial and community levels in New Brunswick, Ontario and British Columbia both in government and the not-for-profit sector. She established the first community-based services for seniors program in New Brunswick in the 1980’s. Many of her projects have focused on improving the health and well-being of older adults. 

She was a member of the National Senior Council from 2021-2025.  She has organized lectures and dialogues in human rights with the Atlantic Human Rights Centre in Fredericton, New Brunswick for over 30 years and other organizations on a wide range of topics including the right to housing, the impact of the environment, technology and ageism on human rights.

She has written and published a book, You Can Make A Difference: A Guide to Being A Great Consultant, which outlines ways for managers and leaders to make a difference in today's complex world.