Transforming Supercommunity Health Crisis
Women Leading Grassroots Health Crisis Networks
The Polycrisis of Disasters in Rural, Remote & Indigenous BC Communities.
Government resources alone cannot solve the compounding impacts of modern fire and flood disasters.
Systemic inequities mean that vulnerable populations bear the heaviest burden, escalating humanitarian costs, municipal budgets, and insurance liabilities. Addressing these challenges requires a structural transition from reactive emergency response to complexity-informed, collaborative risk management.
Our team bridges lived experience and academic research to provide the frameworks and toolkits necessary to dismantle operational silos. By centering our approach on women-led leadership and social capital, we formalize and elevate community crisis protection, turning systemic vulnerability into institutional resilience.
Meet Marilyn Lawrie, President, EMBA, Supercommunity ecosystem designer
I'm honoured to have found my calling: helping communities design and steward vulnerable citizens' wellbeing in times of crisis.
My journey began with early-stage internet and telehealth providers across remote regions of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. These experiences gave me a deep understanding of the impact of disparities in smaller municipalities and Indigenous communities. Overcoming the hurdles of imbalanced funding budgets and response resources, limited internet access and cultural barriers drove the need for inclusive, human-centred planning, which was both demanding and deeply rewarding.
Gaining a Harvard Certificate in Coaching in Leadership and Healthcare, and a Certified Systemic Team Coach Practitioner, I use Prof Peter Hawkins' Five Disciplines Framework to guide communities through the adoption process, focusing on building trust, confidence, and a shared vision of what citizens can achieve. Together, we build an interoperable framework of humanized grassroots innovation that connects vulnerable citizens in crisis.
DR. SHERRY ARVIDSON, RN, MN, PhD
Dr. Sherry Arvidson is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing University of Regina. Dr. Arvidson’s area of research focuses on health promotion and education advancement in Indigenous communities. In 2016, Dr. Arvidson received the University of Regina President’s Award: New Faculty Teaching Award of Recognition. Her teaching knowledge and level of expertise have been influential to new Faculty, students, and colleagues.
As a nursing consultant, Dr. Arvidson’s work with the Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance has contributed towards the development of an operational plan and training aspects for the people in the Southern Saskachewan area. Dr. Arvidson’s wealth of knowledge and collaboration efforts along with a passion to promote women make her a strong influential leader.
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TeleManager
Tenured health managers require effective, short-term interventions that equip them with the tools and practice to develop new community-led digital health management expertise. Becoming a TeleManager isn't just the next level of digital health engagement; it's a Movement of Women who are changing how their communities access virtual healthcare. The TeleManager Program is a part-time, eight-week incubator that provides municipal, organizational, health centre, and clinic managers with the confidence, skills, and tools to lead their communities through structured change to access longitudinal virtual care.
Our small groups of 12 ensure each TeleManager and their community get premium attention to achieve learning goals through our mentorship, group coaching, and collaborative peer-learning assignments. The result is a TeleManager who inspires their community to connect, empower their purpose, and hold each other accountable for delivering high-quality virtual health services.
The program includes Membership in the monthly TeleManager sessions for ongoing learning, camaraderie and support.