Kristi Allen, CIAPP/C, CIAPP-P, OCAP
Senior Consultant, Associate
Kristi is a dynamic and dedicated privacy professional with over 14 years of extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. Her standout proficiency lies in her adeptness at instilling a culture of privacy through impactful training and education, particularly in the realm of Canadian privacy legislation. She takes pride in her track record of conceptualizing and implementing privacy programs from inception to full-scale execution, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all levels of an organization.
Kristi brings valuable expertise in conducting workplace investigations, collaborating with indigenous health authorities, and successfully managing one of the most significant health information privacy breaches in Canada.
In addition to her impressive professional accomplishments, Kristi was awarded a prestigious NAFTA scholarship to pursue advanced studies in Mexico City at UNAM, recognized as a top research university in Latin America. Complementing her wealth of practical experience, Kristi holds a degree in Public Policy from the University of Mount Royal in Calgary, Alberta. She is also distinguished as a Certified Privacy Professional, having earned certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the Canadian Institute of Access and Privacy Professionals (CIAPP), and the First Nations Principles of Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession (OCAP).