Leigh Hayden

Leigh Hayden is a seasoned professional in healthcare strategy and project management, currently serving as Project Manager III at Kauffman & Associates since May 2023. Prior to this role, Leigh was a Senior Healthcare Strategist at Throughline Strategy Inc., where efforts focused on understanding patient needs and developing strategic solutions. Leigh's background includes experience as Project Coordinator at the Sheridan Centre for Elder Research, specializing in patient co-design and knowledge translation. Additionally, as Research Manager at Women's College Hospital, Leigh coordinated the Innovation Incubator and leveraged expertise in qualitative methods and user-centered design. Leigh's previous roles also include Researchers Coordinator at North York General Hospital and Market Research Consultant for National. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Medical Anthropology from McMaster University and an MA in Medical Anthropology and Indigenous Studies from the University of Manitoba.