About Us
WHO WE WORK WITH
The world’s largest health analytics firm
Why us
Boutique
firm
that lives and breathes health and life sciences policy
Curiosity & creativity
to make you stand out in a crowded advocacy landscape
Storytelling
approach
to advocacy, which leverages digital and visual communication tools to make your story come to life
Expansive
network
across party lines, government officials, and policy influencers
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Our Team
Our experienced team draws on deep business and government experience to provide industry-leading advice and counsel with integrity, commitment and top-notch client service.
William (Bill) Dempster
President
William (Bill) Dempster
President
Bill develops and implements high-impact government relations, policy and business strategies for clients in the health and life sciences sector. For more than twenty years, Bill has drawn on deep business, legal and government experience to help clients find mutually beneficial solutions to complex regulatory, reimbursement and policy problems. Bill has previously worked for Pfizer Canada, a Member of Parliament, the United Nations and major Canadian law firms. He is fluently bilingual and has degrees in history (King’s College, University of Western Ontario), law (Queen’s University), and a Masters of Arts in international affairs (Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University). Bill was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2002.
Johanne Chambers
CEO
Johanne Chambers
CEO
As an accomplished lawyer, negotiator and government policy expert, Johanne provides strategic advice to clients in the health and life sciences sectors. She is also a strong writer and researcher, and has authored a number of publications on market access and reimbursement issues, including articles in the Provincial Reimbursement Advisor. Before joining 3Sixty, Johanne worked for 10 years for the federal government, including Justice Canada, as well as for a national law firm. Originally from Montreal but now based in Ottawa, Johanne is fluently bilingual and has law degrees (B.C.L. and LL.B.) from McGill University. She was called to the Bar of Québec in 2003.
Gerry Jeffcott
Senior Associate
Gerry Jeffcott
Senior Associate
Gerry is a Senior Associate with 35 years’ experience addressing a broad range of pharmaceutical policy issues at the national, federal and provincial levels. He is a recognized expert and commentator on market access and reimbursement issues, having been a mentor, trainer and reporter at different times. Currently, Gerry is the secretary for the Canadian Forum for Rare Disease Innovators (RAREi), a coalition of research-based pharmaceutical companies with an interest in rare disease policy. He is the co-author of the Council for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education’s Pharmaceutical Market Access in Canada course and he contributes regularly to IQVIA’s strategic information publications, including the Canadian Market Access Advisor and PharmaFocus.
Fred Horne
Senior Advisor
Fred Horne
Senior Advisor
Fred Horne acts as a Senior Advisor for 3Sixty, in addition to his work as a Senior Fellow with the C.D. Howe Institute, and an Adjunct Professor with the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health. From 2011 to 2014, Fred served as Alberta’s Minister of Health, where he was responsible for the province’s $18 billion health budget, the ministry of health and Alberta Health Services, the province’s health delivery organization and the fifth largest employer in Canada. Fred began his career as a community health planner and offers over thirty years’ experience in health policy development, health system design and transformation, and stakeholder engagement. He has worked extensively with provincial governments, as well as national and international research and stakeholder organizations across Canada and abroad. Organizations with which he has been associated include the Ontario Ministry of Health (District Health Council Program), Alberta Health (Director of Sustainability), the Conference Board of Canada, Mayo Clinic, and many others. Fred holds an MBA from Royal Roads University and the Certificate in Dispute Resolution from York University.
Kerry Allerton
Managing Director, Ontario
Kerry Allerton
Managing Director, Ontario
With a background in epidemiology and health science, Kerry has over 15 years of policy and stakeholder relations experience in the health space. Most recently, Kerry led the healthcare and life sciences team at the Danish Consulate in Toronto as Deputy Head of Trade, where she helped promote diplomatic and trade relations between Canada and Denmark. Kerry has also held various policy and research roles at Cancer Care Ontario, where she eventually went on to co-lead aspects of the provincial dementia strategy with the Ontario Government. She holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) with the University of Ottawa, a Graduate Certificate in Population Health Risk Assessment and Management with the University of Ottawa, and an MSc in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in the UK.
Philip Delistoyanov
Senior Associate
Phil Delistoyanov
Senior Associate
Phil joined 3Sixty Public Affairs as a Senior Associate in 2017, after nearly a decade in Europe, where he gained invaluable political, government relations and communications experience as a parliamentary assistant and consultant. A digital-savvy communicator with excellent writing skills, Phil helps 3Sixty’s clients navigate an increasingly complex policy and media environment. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science from the University of Guelph, and graduate degrees in International Relations and Law from the University of Groningen (the Netherlands) and the University of Gent (Belgium), respectively.
Don Sancton
Senior Associate
Don Sancton
Senior Associate
Don is an award-winning writer and communications strategist with long experience in the Canadian pharmaceutical industry. After starting his career as a newspaper journalist and editor, he spent 10 years heading communications and corporate affairs for Pfizer Canada as it grew to leadership in the industry. He has been a consultant specializing in health and pharmaceutical communications since 2005. A lifelong resident of Montreal, Don has served in a number of volunteer capacities with West Island Community Shares and the West Island Palliative Care Residence and on the Board of the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation. He is also a long-serving member of the Board of Let’s Talk Science, promoting STEM education throughout Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from McMaster University.
STEPHANIE LEVEE
Senior Consultant
STEPHANIE LEVEE
Senior Consultant
As a Senior Consultant at 3Sixty, Stephanie guides clients through complex health regulatory and policy landscapes, helping them achieve their strategic objectives at both the federal level and within Ontario and Quebec. She works closely with industry leaders, patient organizations, and policymakers to develop and implement impactful solutions, with a particular expertise in rare disease policy. Stephanie brings valuable experience from her previous roles at Novartis Pharmaceuticals and the Government of Canada. Originally from Montreal and now based in Ottawa, she is fluently bilingual in English and French. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science with a minor in Law and Society from Concordia University, as well as a Master’s degree in Political Management from Carleton University.
Robin Martin
Consultant
Robin Martin
Consultant
Robin helps clients in the health and life sciences sector achieve their government relations, advocacy and policy objectives. Robin previously worked at Ovarian Cancer Canada advancing both federal and provincial research advocacy initiatives. Her work included working directly with patients, stakeholders, and governments to address health systems issues on a national scale. Robin’s expertise is further strengthened by her experience in policy and political science research with the Government of Canada and a leading Central European think tank. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Relations and Gender Studies from the University of Toronto and a Master of Arts in European & Russian Affairs from the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto.
Michel Parent
Consultant
Michel Parent
Consultant
Michel supports the team with political, policy and regulatory research and analysis. He also applies his significant IT and creative skills to develop highly engaging visual documents, including company presentation decks and infographics. Michel’s previous experience includes clinical research and public payer reimbursement. As a Research Associate with the Bruyère Research Institute (EBRI), he focused on improving long-term care services in Canada. He also worked at the Department of National Defense on the department’s health and drug coverage plans. He is fluently bilingual and has a Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Ottawa.
Jodie Kiss
Consultant and Operations Manager
Jodie Kiss
Consultant and Operations Manager
Jodie oversees daily operations and leads business development at 3Sixty, supporting strategic growth through expertise in planning, budgeting, and organizational leadership. She brings a strong background in healthcare administration, having spent six years at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute managing the operations of a cardiac surgeon’s office and coordinating Grand Rounds, a high-profile medical education series. During her time there, she worked closely with a diverse range of healthcare professionals, including cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, and nurses. Jodie holds a BA in Law from Carleton University, a diploma in Community and Justice Services from St. Lawrence College, and a certificate in Medical Terminology.
CLARA SAUNDERS
Administrative Assistant
CLARA SAUNDERS
Administrative Assistant
Clara is a recent graduate of Queen’s University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science. Before joining 3Sixty, she held various customer relations and administrative roles across multiple industries, allowing her to develop versatile and well-rounded skills. Clara is fluent in both English and French