Denise Hawken

Denise Hawken is an experienced professional in volunteer resources and talent acquisition, currently serving as the Coordinator/Manager of Volunteer Resources at The Ottawa Hospital since August 2009. In this role, Denise develops and implements program goals aligned with the organization's mission, recruits and retains volunteers, and evaluates the effectiveness of volunteer programs. Previous roles include a temporary assignment as Officer, Talent Acquisition, where Denise managed the recruitment process for leadership positions, as well as Lead Screening Supervisor during the COVID-19 pandemic at The Ottawa Hospital Riverside Campus. Denise's earlier experience encompasses positions as Coordinator of Volunteer Services at Pharmanet Canada, Inc., Programs Manager at Cheltenham Long Term Care, and Programs Therapist at Barton Place Long Term Care. Denise holds a diploma in Social Service Work with a focus on Gerontology from Seneca Polytechnic and a diploma in General Arts & Sciences from Niagara College.