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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Shauna Cronin

Ottawa,Ontario

Summary

Accomplished health system leader with over 18 years experience as a systems change professional with specific focus on developing integrated systems of care with equity based frameworks and impact-driven evidence-to-action cycles. Specific expertise in building people-centered organizational culture and developing collaboration across complex transformational efforts.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Frayme (hosted By The Royal Mental Health Centre)
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed transformative organizational and system strategy with large-scale change management acumen and clear goals and objectives to guide and direct organizational impact (Frayme Strategic Plan 2021-2024 Outline | Youth Mental Health Resources | Frayme).
  • Developed over 400 partnerships with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create equitable and impact-driven mental health solutions.
  • Developed Groundbreakers a national network of over 350 lived experts to drive evidence into action and change the culture of the national youth mental health system (Groundbreakers | Youth Mental Health Resources | Frayme)
  • Managed financial, operational, legal, labour and human resources as well as risks and issues to cultivate a culture of collaboration and accountability.
  • Fostered a people-first work culture focused on collaboration, inclusion and equity (recognized as excellent by staff, the Board and external partners through formal evaluation).

Implementation Manager / Leadership Advisor

CAMH
03.2012 - 01.2020
  • Managed multiple simultaneous provincial implementations requiring strong skills in building readiness, equity-based project management, organizational change management, stakeholder management, adaptability and collaboration (Home | Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (youthhubs.ca) ).
  • Led multiple cross-functional teams (both unionized and non-unionized) to allocate resources, establish effective communication channels, ensure successful project outcomes, foster strong relationships and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Developed and implemented internal and external conflict resolution processes with a person-centered model of accountability, empathy, feedback and growth mindset



National Network Director

CCSDP
01.2010 - 03.2012
  • Secured local and national partnerships and networks that contributed to expansion and reach of substance use education and training.
  • Negotiated complex service agreements across sectors, corporations and governments to increase impact and optimize resources.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Project Manager

Federal Youth Action Now Initiative
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Managed the implementation of national substance use education and policy frameworks.
  • Developed partnerships and networks, facilitated research, conducted client focus groups, developed protocols, policies, programs and equity frameworks.

Education

Post-Degree Certificate - Rotman Executive Health Leadership

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
04.2021

Post-Degree Certificate - Project Management

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
04.2016

Post-Degree Certificate - Harm Reduction

York University
Toronto, ON
04.2014

Master of Arts - Sociology

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
04.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Communications

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
04.2007

Skills

  • Centering Black Youth Health
  • Indigenous Canada Training
  • Institute of Corporate Directors
  • Leadership Training
  • Quality Improvement
  • Implementation Science
  • Refugee Mental Health
  • Concurrent Disorders
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Health Equity Training
  • Youth engagement (SPARK)
  • Dialogue/Consensus Building

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Accomplishments

    ● RBC National Discussion. 2023. Opening Remarks.
    ● Frayme International Learning Institute 2020-2024. Opening Keynote.
    ● HSO. 2021. Opening Remarks. IYS Symposium.
    ● IIMHL Leadership Rounds 2021. Presenter. Knowledge Equity.
    ● CMHO 2020. Presenter. Think-tank structured psychotherapy.
    ● IAYMH 2019. Presentation co-author. Measuring care and collaboration.
    ● IAYMH 2019. Trainer. Pre-Conference Workshop.
    ● IOS 2019 Presentation co-author. Supporting Diverse Youth in Ontario.
    ● AMHO 2019. Co-presenter. Leading Together Measuring
    Collaboration at Ontario's Youth Wellness Hubs.

    ● CAHSPR 2019. Presentation co-author. Youth Wellness Hubs
    ● The Royal Ottawa 2019. Trainer. Workshop: Implementation.
    ● RNAO/CAMH 2018. Co-presenter. Integrated models of care
    ● Children and Youth Mental Health Summit 2018. Keynote.
    ● Waypoint Research Institute 2016. Presenter and co-author.
    ● Vétérans Affairs Canada 2016. Trainer. Implementation Science.
    ● CAMH 2015. Trainer. La science de la mise en œuvre.
    ● CMHA 2015. Co-trainer. Implementation science.
    ● RSD symposium Banff, Canada. 2015. Presenter and co-author. Moving towards Systems and Design Thinking.
    ● Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Care Conference 2014. Presenter and author.
    ● CAMH 2013. Co-trainer. Strengthening YOUR Voice Training for People with Lived Experience with Addiction.
    ● CSSDP 2012. Presenter and author. Just say know!

Publications

  • HIll Times. February 2024. Stop patching holes in our healthcare system and rebuild the ship.
  • CIHR Project Grant. 2020-2023. Developmentally informed mental health and substance use services: Development and validation of a measure of youth friendliness.
    CIHR Project Grant. 2020-2021. Youth mental health and substance use in the context of COVID-19: A rapid response multi-component program of youth-engaged research and action.
  • University of Manitoba, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Dr. Roberta Woodgate - Mobilizing Communities: Enhancing partnerships between schools and youth hubs for mental health and well-being (Knowledge user)
  • Mental Health Commission of Canada - HEADSTRONG Program (Knowledge user)
  • Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Dr. Nicole Obeid - The increase in economic and social costs for eating disorders in youth across Canada: how much did the COVID pandemic cost youth, families, and the system? (Knowledge user)
  • Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Dr. Nicole Obeid - Early Response for Eating Disorders: Co-build of a System of Care for Integrated and Primary Care Settings in Canada. (Knowledge user)
  • CAMH, Dr. Lisa Hawke - Youth in a pandemic: A youth-led photovoice exploration of COVID-19 vaccine confidence (Knowledge user)
  • CAMH, Dr. Lena Quilty - Trajectories: Integrative Canadian Training Platform for Data-Driven, Stakeholder-Engaged Youth Mental Health & Substance Use Research. (Knowledge user)
  • CAMH, Dr. JianLi Wang - Predicting first episode of psychosis using big data and AI techniques. (Knowledge user)
  • McMaster University, Dr. Jennifer Couturier - Understanding and Mitigating the Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Children, Youth, and Families living with an Eating Disorder: A National Implementation Study of a Virtual Parent-Led Peer Support Intervention. (Knowledge user)
  • The Students Commission of Canada - Bounce Forward Program. (Knowledge user)
  • Eating Disorders Nova Scotia and Calgary Silver Linings Foundation - Mobilizing communities to promote mental health through the delivery of peer support among those impacted by eating disorders. (Knowledge user)
  • Brock University, Dr. Teena Willoughby - The impact of technology use on adolescent risk behaviours and wellbeing over time: A collaborative approach focusing on partnerships and comparisons across different datasets. (Knowledge user)
  • University of Calgary, Dr. Gina Dimitropoulos - TransitionED: Co-Designing and Implementing Canadian Practice Guidelines for Youth and Young Adults with Eating Disorders. (Knowledge user)

Timeline

Executive Director

Frayme (hosted By The Royal Mental Health Centre)
01.2020 - Current

Implementation Manager / Leadership Advisor

CAMH
03.2012 - 01.2020

National Network Director

CCSDP
01.2010 - 03.2012

Project Manager

Federal Youth Action Now Initiative
01.2009 - 01.2010

Post-Degree Certificate - Rotman Executive Health Leadership

University of Toronto

Post-Degree Certificate - Project Management

University of Ottawa

Post-Degree Certificate - Harm Reduction

York University

Master of Arts - Sociology

University of Ottawa

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Communications

University of Ottawa
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