| A CEO with extensive experience as a change catalyst
within social services, health care and education environments. Marilyn
has a diversified background applying practical and creative solutions
to complex problems combined with a strong commitment to quality outcomes.
Her strengths include rationalizing multi-service delivery organizations
and building governance capability.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Consolidated a disparate group of organizations into one collaborative
provider of complementary services.
In a highly competitive environment led an organization in a successful
bid for new funding that expanded the financial base by 60%.
Increased client service capacity by 150% and improved client satisfaction
while reducing an organization’s administration costs from 27% of
the budget to 10%.
Maintained and improved services and supports for clients while downsizing
an organization.
Secured the funding for an organization by changing its mission and establishing
a foundation for a successful future merger.
Fostered the development of accountable governance policies and the integrated
functioning of boards of directors.
Co-chaired a multi-stakeholder committee to develop an inter-agency information
system.
Conducted accreditation surveys for health facilities across Canada.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
The Osborne Group
-Guaranteed Funeral Deposits of Canada
-Sport Alliance of Ontario
-Central Neighbourhood House
-The Great Lakes Society
-Sunnybrook & Women’s College Health Sciences Centre
-Surex Community Services: PACT Project
-Canadian Diabetes Association
-Fred Victor Centre
-The Michener Institute
-Canadian Mental Health Association
-Kinark Child and Family Services
-Street Haven at the Crossroads
-Homes First Society
-City of Toronto, Shelter, Housing and Support
-Ontario Multifaith Council
-Region of Peel, Long Term Care Division
-Waterloo Regional Homes for Mental Health
-Bethesda Services
-Ontario Blind Sport Association
-Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Surrey Place Centre – Executive Director
Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation –
Mental Health Surveyor
Canadian School of Management – Faculty
Covenant House – Director of Administration and
Support Services
Etobicoke Centre For Children and Families – Executive
Director
York University, Faculty of Education – Assistant
Professor and Coordinator, Education of Exceptional Students Program
QUALIFICATIONS
University of Oregon – Ph.D.
University of British Columbia – M.A.
McGill University – B.Sc.(N.)
University of Toronto, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, York University
and American College of Health Care Executives – Management Courses
York University, Vanier College – Fellow
Metropolitan Toronto Child Abuse Committee, Ontario Association of Children’s
Mental Health Centres, Boards of Directors – Past Member
Westwood Sailing Club – Past Commodore |
