Reimagining Intelligence

From Classroom to Policy: Cognitive Strategies at Work


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Welcome to another episode of "Reimagining Intelligence." In this episode, we talk with Renée Whitaker, a Policy Analyst at Health Canada with an Honours degree in Cognitive Science focusing on Cognitive Psychology. Renée explains how she uses cognitive psychology in her multifaceted field of work, which involves working on projects and creating ways to communicate complex ideas clearly.

Renée shares how understanding cognitive biases and effective communication helps her work with different teams and make better decisions. She also talks about applying growth mindset principles to her role in public service.

Join us to learn how Renée applies her cognitive psychology background to real-world challenges in public health and policy-making.

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Reimagining IntelligenceBy Dr. Lindsay Richardson