Marilyn Dumaresq

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.

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SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Implemented strategic changes in organizations in the role of Interim Executive Director.

Developed and implemented an audit tool and process to evaluate how well provincial children’s camps comply with national guidelines.

Led a Board of Directors through a transformation process to develop strategic leadership capability and accountable governance policies in the role of President and Chair.

Conducted accreditation surveys for mental health facilities across Canada.

Consolidated a disparate group of organizations into one collaborative provider of complementary services.

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 future funding for an organization by changing its mission and establishing a foundation for a successful future merger.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

The Osborne Group
   United Way of Peel Region
   Ministry of Community and Social Services
   MSF – Doctors Without Borders
   Canadian Diabetes Association
   Canadian Mental Health Association
   Fred Victor Centre
   Guaranteed Funeral Deposits
   Kinark Child and Family Services
   Street Haven at the Crossroads
   Seaton House Family Health Team
   Fenelon Falls Family Health Team
   Homes First Society
   City of Toronto, Shelter, Housing and Support
   Ontario Multifaith Council
   Ontario Blind Sports Association
   Sunnybrook & Women’s College Health Sciences Centre
   Region of Peel, Long Term Care Division
   Waterloo Regional Homes for Mental Health
   Centre of Addiction and Mental Health
   The Great Lakes Society
   Bethesda Services
   Sport Alliance of Ontario
   Central Neighbourhood House
   Surex Community Services: PACT Project
   The Michener Institute

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