Amelia Swanson, Vice President, MedTech Canada
With over twenty years of progressive leadership experience across government, non-profit, and industry sectors, Amelia is a strategic and influential leader recognized for advancing public policy, stakeholder engagement, and mission-driven advocacy at the highest levels.
Currently serving as Vice President at Medtech Canada, Amelia leads Ontario-based industry and government relations initiatives, building critical alliances to ensure patients have access to innovative medical technologies. Known for her ability to navigate complex political and regulatory landscapes, Amelia designs and executes strategic engagement plans that drive favourable outcomes for both industry partners and public health stakeholders.
Prior to this role, Amelia held senior leadership positions at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, including Director of Government Relations, Programs, Policy and Capital Development. In this capacity, she shaped the YMCA’s public policy direction, secured strategic program funding, and guided capital development through multi-level government advocacy and cross-sector collaboration.
Amelia’s foundational experience includes a decade of impactful work within the Ontario government, where she served as Director of Operations to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, and as Senior Policy Advisor to multiple Cabinet Ministers. In these roles, she provided strategic counsel on legislative priorities, led high-profile stakeholder engagement initiatives, and helped deliver on key government commitments such as the Healthy Kids Strategy.
Outside of professional roles, Amelia is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and a passionate community builder with a deep commitment to community service. Her extensive volunteer history included work with the Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Hospice Niagara and international organizations supporting children and education. An avid adventurer and endurance athlete, she has completed long-distance cycling fundraisers, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and is a certified advanced scuba diver.
Amelia holds a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University, an Honours BA in History from Western University, and has completed professional development in public relations and leadership coaching.