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Work History
Education
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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)
Ottawa
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
Ottawa, ON
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
Ottawa, ON
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
Calgary, AB
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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