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TRANSFORMATION OFFICE & UHN FOUNDATION

Innovating Together

Collaborating with UHN Foundation to Drive Change.

The creation of the Transformation principles to foster positive rela-
Office in 2021 marked a pivotal moment tionships with all stakeholders and
in propelling progressive change through- orient organizational activity around
out the Centre for Mental Health. defined purposes, milestones and

financial management.
Its core mission is to bring together
strategy, philanthropy, hospital oper- • Follows implementation science and
ations and medical teams, helping to change management principles to
realize UHN’s vision of seamlessly inte- ensure initiatives are delivered in a
grating physical and mental healthcare. high quality manner and formally
This is achieved through the cultivation evaluated to demonstrate impact
of high-performing structures and teams and outcomes for patients, provid-
dedicated to facilitating innovative proj- ers and funders.
ects that propel the advancement of men-
tal healthcare, research and educational This year, in partnership with the UHN Mental Health and Chronic Pain The Transformation Office plays a pivotal
initiatives. The Transformation Office is Foundation, the Centre secured several Through a $500K gift from the ELPIS role in bolstering the Centre’s philan-
currently supporting more than a dozen significant donations that facilitated the Foundation, we will enhance under- thropic endeavors.
projects across the Centre launch of new projects or expansion of standing and skills among healthcare
existing initiatives: workers about the pervasive mental Looking ahead, the Office is poised to
To support growth within the Centre for health challenges among patients leverage its network of dedicated sup-
Mental Health, the Transformation Office: National Eating Disorder Information enduring chronic pain. porters and seasoned experts to spear-
Centre (NEDIC) head an ambitious $80M campaign. This
• Works in partnership with UHN Supported with a $2M donation from Psychedelic Psychotherapy Education campaign will serve as a catalyst for pro-
Foundation to match grateful the Slaight Family Foundation to strate- A $250K gift from Leonard Latchman pelling UHN’s mental health program to
patients and new donor prospects gically plan and expand its instant chat will help expand UHN’s offerings in new heights, enabling groundbreaking
with the Centre’s established service, translate resources into new the area, including the Foundation of advancements in patient care, research
funding priorities. languages and create new resources in Psychedelic Psychotherapy offered and education.
partnership with racialized communi- through the Michener Institute of
• Adopts accountable philanthropy ties. Education.

Transformation
Office

Team

Dr. Susan Abbey Mr. Matthew Kelsey Ms. Rebekah Valenti Mr. James Davies Ms. Emma Scott Ms. Alison Seto Ms. Sabrina Yacoub
Director, Transformation,
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Operations
UHN Foundation