People

Sarah Adams NP-PHC, BScN, CPMHN(C)

Nurse Practitioner, Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT), Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Shahnawaz Ali NP

Nurse Practitioner, Canadian Mental Health Association Peel, RAAM Clinic
Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto

Shahnawaz has been working as a Nurse Practitioner in multiple mental health and addictions settings in his career. This includes working in several psychiatry clinics at Niagara Health and within […]

Leigh Andrews RN, MN, PNC(C), CTDP

Advanced Practice Nurse for the High Risk Birthing Unit and the High Risk Obstetrics at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
(Contributing Faculty)

Leigh Andrews is the Advanced Practice Nurse for the High Risk Birthing Unit and the High Risk Obstetrics at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. She graduated from Athabasca University with her […]

Jocelyn Bennett

Director, Compassion Program, AMS
Adjunct Lecturer, Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto

Jocelyn Bennett is a nurse leader with over 3 decades of experience in progressive clinical and operational roles. With a focus on leading clinical transformation through staff engagement, LEAN and […]

Julie Bisson PHC-NP, MHA, CPMHN(C)

Nurse Practitioner, Integrated Community Access Program, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Karen Breen-Reid RN, MN, FCAN, CpedN(C)

Former Manager, Interprofessional Education, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

Karen obtained her BScN and MN from the University of Toronto and Certificate in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design from Mount Royal University, Alberta. Karen has held positions of staff […]

Erica Cambly RN, MN

Associate Professor, Teaching Stream

Use gamification and simulation to enhance skill acquisition and competence development in undergraduate students. Erica Cambly teaches in several courses in the undergraduate nursing program including Introduction to Nursing Practice, […]

Colleen McNamee RN, MN, she/her

Professional Practice Leader, Nova Scotia Health Authority
Instructor, Dalhousie University School of Nursing

Colleen McNamee is a Registered Nurse with over 17 years of experience in direct care, education, professional practice, research, and leadership. She has a BScN from Dalhousie University and an […]

Jennifer Convery NP-PHC, MScN

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - EHN Guardians Gateway

Jen Convery is a primary health care nurse practitioner with over ten years of nursing experience working in forensics assessment, adolescent mental health, adult anxiety and mood disorders, and primary […]

Brock Cooper MN, NP-Adult, CGN(C), CPMHN(C)

Nurse Practitioner, Withdrawal Management Service, Michael Garron Hospital  
NP Consultant, Whole Heart Mental Health & Wellness 
Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto