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Michael Wosnick - Michael Wosnick Consulting. Richmond Hill, ON, CA

Michael Wosnick

Principal | Michael Wosnick Consulting

Richmond Hill, ON, CANADA

Dynamic and engaging speaker with an unparalled abilty to engage non-scientists by making complex cancer research topics easily accessible.

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Biography

A seasoned professional/executive in research and research administration with over 35 years experience in the not-for-profit (health charity), corporate and academic research arenas, including 21 years at the Vice-President, Executive Director or Director levels. Much sought after and highly-prized speaking and presentation skills, complemented by exceptional written communications, interpersonal skills, unquestioned integrity, exemplary leadership and talent development/mentorship abilities.

 An in-demand speaker from coast to coast, with a proven ability to effectively communicate complex subjects such as cancer research to diverse audiences, from the lay public to specialized technical and scientific experts

 Proven history of highly productive interactions with colleagues at all levels, including Boards of Directors and other senior level (volunteer and non-volunteer) committees

 Collaborative leadership style: highly effective team player with a history of leading by example, teaching, motivating and mentoring others, engendering loyalty among staff and maintaining calm and morale during periods of high stress

 Demonstrated ability to successfully manage significant change in complex organizations and reliably effect creative solutions in response to challenging situations

 Excellent problem-solving skills: ability to see problems from all perspectives

Industry Expertise (3)

Health and Wellness

Non-Profit/Charitable

Research

Education (3)

The University of Calgary: Post-Doc, Molecular Biology 1981

Queen's University: Ph.D, Molecular Biology 1978

University of Toronto - University College: B.Sc., Biology 1974

Affiliations (1)

  • American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Canadian Society for Association Executives (CSAE)

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader

Fees

2500 to 3500 *Will consider certain engagements for no fee