Jane Gizbert, Communications Director
Jane Gizbert joined NICE in 2008 and is responsible for the delivery of the institute's strategic communications programme.
Career History
Jane graduated from the University of New Brunswick in Canada with an BA Honours degree in Political Science. She subsequently obtained an MA in this field from Carleton University in Ottawa and went on to undertake a graduate journalism programme at the same university.
Immediately before joining NICE Jane was head of corporate communications at the Medical Research Council, the UK's largest publicly funded medical research organisation. Her remit covered the full spectrum of corporate communications, from strategic development, public involvement and consultation, to media relations and brand management.
During her career Jane has worked extensively in the political field in Canada as well. Positions she has held include:
- Press secretary for the official opposition and former prime minister of Canada
- Director of communications, Canadian Federation of Labour
Jane has also held senior positions in charitable organisations including the Scout Association and the International Planned Parenthood Federation.
This page was last updated: 20 July 2011
