Jessica Abells

Job Title
Associate Legal Counsel.

Department/Location
Legal Services and Information Privacy Office.

How long have you worked at VCH?
Just over one year.

Tell us what you do at VCH in one or two sentences:
I do legal research on health and privacy law, help draft and review legal agreements and consents, and support regional policy development.

What’s your favourite thing about your work?
I enjoy learning about VCH programming across the region. I’m always impressed by VCH staff and the incredible work that they do in our hospitals and communities.

How does your work contribute to the VCH True North goals?
I contribute to the VCH True North goals by supporting VCH staff with their legal and privacy questions, and by helping authors from different program areas develop policies that can help staff provide the best care possible.

One thing we might be surprised to learn about you:
I’m taking an online course in computer programming.

Three things you always have in your fridge:
Lemons, eggs and cheese.

What makes you happy?
Summertime and beautiful weather (swimming in Kits pool!).

Most healthy habit:
Using my bike as a primary mode of transportation.

Favourite vacation spot:
I’ve never been, but I’m going to Croatia in July!