Penny Lane

Penny brings to The Acacia Group over twenty years working with and leading others in the change process.  She has held senior executive positions in complex, matrixed health care organizations in two provinces. Her jurisdiction in BC led the province in attaining targets and this has led to the development of a superb reputation as leader, facilitator and community developer. This reputation translated into a successful consultancy where she has provided services for various provincial ministries, large non-profits and federal organizations including Transport Canada.

Penny is most enthusiastic when looking at opportunities for community development. Her strong skills in facilitation are supported by core beliefs around inclusion and equity. She believes that the future lies in the development of leadership in community and the sharing of resources and talent on a global scale.  In recent years her passion for community development has led her to engage in a long term commitment to people in Mexico and Penny is now the veteran of many trips and has demonstrated her leadership through the sharing of skills and the growing of friendships.  Her genuine and gentle nature, her sense of humour and intelligence are consistent traits that are admired by colleagues and collaborators regardless of their nationality or background.

Penny has a certificate in evidence based coaching and a Masters degree in health services administration.