Full Name
Ms. Maureen Abbott, MA, CHE
Job Title
Director of Innovation
Organization
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Speaker Bio

Maureen Abbott is a Masters-educated Director and Certified Health Executive (Canadian College of Health Leaders) with the Innovation team at the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC).

Her work focuses on policy and research and e-mental health, including the standardization of e-mental health apps in Canada, artificial intelligence guidance, e-mental health implementation, an e-mental health strategy for Canada, strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement, and knowledge exchange. Maureen works closely with the lived experience councils at the MHCC and is the Chair of the MHCC’s E-Mental Health Collaborative. Maureen has extensive experience with the not-for-profit health sector and has a background in standards and accreditation. Maureen led the development of national and international networks and is experienced with operations, strategic planning, and quality improvement. Maureen is a CHIEF Executive member with Digital Health Canada. 

Maureen Abbott, MA, CHE