Connie Clerici, QS ’08

Connie Clerici is the founder of Closing the Gap Healthcare Group, and currently serves as Executive Chair of the Board.

She is a lifelong learner. She has attended many business programs at Ivey, Rotman, Schulich and McMaster. She also frequently participates in self-awareness programs that enhance her capacity to lead a learning organization. Connie attends courses and programs every year as she views learning as a privilege and an obligation of accountable leaders.

• Ivey Business School QuantumShift Alumni
• Bachelor of Health Science Nursing
• Registered Nurse
• Numerous management, leadership, administrative and value-based training courses

Over 30 years of experience in the health care field – currently specializing in executive leadership, governance, mergers and acquisitions and corporate administration. Has a vision of the benefits of a multidisciplinary focus for care, a cost-per-case focus, quality, and innovation.

Clerici actively influences change and seeks system innovations, while making a concerted effort to build and support a high-quality, publicly-funded healthcare system that is sustainable for Canadians. She values the opportunity to work with individuals who are self-aware while performing with integrity, honesty and ethically on a consistent basis. Connie actively participates on a number of boards and advisory councils. Connie shares her time volunteering with numerous charities, continuing her work representing the interests of those who are vulnerable members of our society.