EILEEN GRYDSUK- SHEWEN
Barrie,Ontario
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Dynamic professional with a robust background in end-to-end research and policy development, excelling in data collection and analysis to reveal critical insights. Recognized for fostering collaborative teamwork, demonstrating reliability while adapting to evolving needs, and persevering in fulfilling project mandates. Proficient critical thinker, problem-solver, and stakeholder advocate. Proven track record of translating learning into actionable policy and program recommendations resulting in enhanced service delivery and organizational performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post Doctoral Fellow
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Penetanguishene, ON
01.2018 - 10.2024
- Led patient-centred mixed-methods research within a tertiary forensic and regional mental health hospital.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated clinical interventions directly impacting service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Published original research in peer-reviewed journals as lead author.
- Designed and delivered therapeutic efficacy, medico-legal, and health economic studies addressing restraint and seclusion, inpatient treatment refusal, PRN medication use, and rTMS protocols as institutional resources.
- Prepared REB submissions, participant consent frameworks, and research protocols in compliance with public-sector ethics standards.
- Analyzed administrative and clinical datasets (InterRAI, CIHI) to provide insight into opportunities for improved data mining.
- Collaborated with clinical, administrative, and IT services to pilot an internal patient monitoring system utilizing existing regulatory reporting instruments.
Lead Researcher
Michael Garron Hospital
Toronto, ON
03.2014 - 12.2019
- Led a multi-sector health and social services policy research initiative examining youth school-avoidance and service access barriers.
- Awarded TEGH (MGH) community innovation research grant.
- Coordinated partnerships across hospitals, school boards, community agencies, and public institutions.
- Developed grant proposals, research protocols, and REB submissions.
- Conducted literature (systematic) review informing the development of a large-scale survey instrument co-authored with MGH Director of Adolescent Mental Health.
- Lead contributor toward multi-site CIHR-aligned funding proposals focused on integrated youth mental health services.
- Secured formal project mentorship from the international leading expert in school refusal behaviour.
Research Fellow
Pine River Institute
Toronto, ON
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Conducted qualitative policy research examining family expectations and outcomes in residential youth substance-use treatment.
- Synthesized findings into a conceptual outcomes framework relevant to program design and policy evaluation.
- Contributed to a peer-reviewed publication informing youth treatment policy and practice.
Program Director
Recovery Capital Centres of Canada
Barrie, ON
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Founded the charity and developed the governance and executive leadership framework.
- Led program development for a national recovery-focused education initiative.
- Authored federal and provincial funding proposals for Health Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
- Engineered and advanced a private member's bill in the Ontario Legislature advocating sustainable funding for recovery-based education services.
- Developed secondary school curriculum and governance structures meeting Ontario Ministry of Education private school licensing requirements.
- Served as ex-officio board member contributing to organizational governance and compliance reporting.
- Partnered with Michael Garron Hospital as lead researcher studying school refusal behaviour.
Industrial Management Consultant
Quest Management Systems
Timmins, ON
08.2000 - 09.2009
- Conducted organizational analysis, risk assessment, environmental scans, and compliance reviews in regulated industrial environments.
- Lead the development and implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001 management systems for multiple clients in mining and forestry and mining and forestry supply, defense contracting, military manufacturing, and utilities.
- Produced evaluation reports supporting regulatory compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Designated ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 Lead Auditor and Trainer across mining, military, and forestry sector clients.
- Coordinated the development of site-wide CIPs and PCAPs.
- Developed and delivered training in Six Sigma, risk management, and HSEQ management systems.
Education
PhD - Public Policy and Administration (Health Services)
- Graduation with Distinction
- GPA: 3.77
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
- Social programming
- Evaluation science
- Secondary data research
- Mixed methods research (Qualitative, Quantitative)
- Policy briefs, technical & research report writing
- Knowledge translation & dissemination
- Grant & funding proposals
- Stakeholder & intersectoral collaboration
- Creative writing
- Microsoft office
- Canva
- Adobe AI
- SPSS
- R
- Python
- PRISMA
- NVivo
- Covidence
- Prospero
- EndNote
Certification
- Protecting Human Research Participants, NIH
- GBA+ Certified, COG
- RABQSA Certified lead auditor, ISO 9000, 14000, 18000, BSI Americas
- Six Sigma Blackbelt Certified, Villanova University
- Implementing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace, Alison CPD accredited certificate
Languages
English
French
Professional Development
- SROI Practitioner (exam pending)
- High Impact Accelerator Program
- Effective Altruism France Career development program
- ISO 7101:2023 Management Systems for quality in healthcare organizations
- Lean Six Sigma for Health Care
Personal Information
Title: Policy and Program Specialist
Timeline
Post Doctoral Fellow - Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
01.2018 - 10.2024
Lead Researcher - Michael Garron Hospital
03.2014 - 12.2019
Program Director - Recovery Capital Centres of Canada
06.2013 - 12.2017
Research Fellow - Pine River Institute
02.2012 - 03.2013
Industrial Management Consultant - Quest Management Systems
08.2000 - 09.2009
Walden University - PhD, Public Policy and Administration (Health Services)
Heriot-Watt University - Master of Business Administration,
University of Western Ontario - Bachelor of Science, Biology