Kristy Ste Marie is the Executive Director, Special Operations with the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Health. Previously, Kristy served as the Director of Special Operations, COVID-19 Response and Manager, Tobacco and Cannabis Program. She is a certified educator with an extensive background in project management, leadership, and public health curriculum design and delivery. Kristy lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut with her partner and Basset Hound, Leroy Brown.