Eddy Nason

Eddy Nason is a public policy leader with expertise in helping governments, institutions, and organizations navigate complex societal challenges. As Senior Director, Social Policy at the Public Policy Forum, he leads work across issues including social cohesion, talent, life sciences, innovation, and the public systems that underpin economic prosperity and societal well-being. With over 20 years of experience spanning public and social policy, research and innovation, Eddy has advised governments, research organizations, and industry leaders in Canada and internationally on policy development, strategic foresight, evaluation, and system transformation. He has worked at the intersection of evidence and decision-making throughout his career, helping organizations design and implement solutions to complex policy challenges.

Prior to joining the Public Policy Forum, Eddy held senior leadership roles with Signal49 Research, Genome Canada, and the Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit, and worked with think tanks and public policy organizations in Canada and the United Kingdom. An internationally recognized expert in research impact and evaluation, he has authored influential frameworks, tools, and reports used by governments, funding agencies, and research organizations to assess and strengthen the societal value of research and innovation. He currently serves on the Boards of the Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation and Lymphoma Canada, and holds degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Edinburgh.