Virginia McIntyre is the President and Executive Director of the People In Pain Network and the Canadian Pain Society PWLE Committee Chair. With over 30 years of experience in diagnostic imaging, she transitioned to becoming a patient partner and peer supporter in 2017. Virginia is notably the first Canadian with lived experience to be awarded the Mayday Pain and Science Fellowship.
She is actively involved as a lived experience partner in various research projects and pain-related initiatives. Virginia is a proud member of several committees, including the Pain Canada National Advisory Committee, the Co-Chair of the Canadian Pain Society (CPS) Communication Committee, and the Atlantic Mentorship Network Advisory Committee.
As a public presenter, pain advocate, and educator, Virginia is dedicated to raising awareness about chronic pain and emphasizing the importance of pain resources, including peer support.
