Lucy Reyes is a nursing professional with over four decades of experience in healthcare. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Philippines, a master's in nursing from the University of Calgary, and certificates in Health Informatics from the University of Victoria and Healthcare Ethics from the University of Washington. She has demonstrated leadership, resilience, and a commitment to patient care, professional governance, and health innovation.   

As an internationally educated nurse, Reyes overcame significant challenges to establish herself in Canadian healthcare. She served six years on the provincial council of the Alberta Association of Registered Nurses, now the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), and earned the Vogel Award for Exemplary Service. Her expertise spans clinical management, health informatics, and project leadership, contributing to the development of electronic health records and remote patient monitoring initiatives.  

Reyes played a pivotal role in implementing remote monitoring for patients with Cardiac Electrical Implantable Devices (CIEDs), improving patient outcomes and reducing in-person clinic visits. This initiative earned the Health Quality Council of Alberta Patient Experience Award in 2020 and the Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses Health Promotion and Advocacy Award in 2021. Her contributions were further recognized with the Filipino Women’s Network Global Leadership and Innovation Award in 2021 and the Alberta Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award in 2022.  

Beyond her clinical work, Reyes advocates for internationally educated nurses (IENs). In 2022, she founded the Philippine Canadian Nurses Association (PCNA) to streamline the credentialing process and integrate IENs into Canadian healthcare. Under her leadership, she worked with the Philippine Consular officials to secure a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Alberta, positively impacting hundreds of internationally-trained nurses.  

Reyes’ governance experience extends to national provincial nursing organizations. She was a founding member of the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association, the Canadian Association of Cardiovascular Nursing, and a nurse adjudicator for the Canadian Nurses Protective Society. She is also a member of the editorial board of the Canadian Nurses Journal and serves on the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee of the Canadian Association of University and Schools of Nursing.  

Her dedication to nursing and patient care has been widely acknowledged with numerous accolades, including the CARNA Centennial Award and the University of Calgary’s 50 Faces of Nursing recognition. A respected mentor and educator, Reyes has influenced many healthcare professionals through her collaborative approach and ethical practice.   

In addition to her professional achievements, Reyes actively contributes to her community through faith-based and social justice initiatives. She has served as the founding chair of pastoral care and social justice ministries at Ascension Catholic Parish and has been involved in various health and wellness programs.