Stephanie Johnston Email and Phone Number

An energetic leader with a strong track record in supporting system level change, strategic planning,and collaboration with community partners ensuring continuous quality improvements andaccountability empowering others, motivating change, and delivering results in an ever changingenvironment/system. I have extensive knowledge and understanding of the broader health care sector;with specific emphasis in primary care and mental health and addictions. I am a large scale systemthinker with the ability to hone in on micro components. My strategic eye allows for creative andconstructive problem solving in a safe and supportive space. I am confidently able to have the toughdiscussions and make difficult decisions aligned with the values of the organization.EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTSMultidisciplinary Leadership – Provided direct leadership to a team of 30 multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in areas of recruitment & retention; performance management & coaching; conflict resolution; Occupational Health and Safety; program and service improvements; and collaborative practice. Client & Employee Centred – Led collaborative implementation of hub model for Therapy Services to support enhanced employee satisfaction; team engagement; client access and choice; and enhanced efficiencies in workflow and practice. Evidenced change leadership & rapid cycle quality improvement utilized.Strategic Planning & Execution - Led 200 staff & partners in an Appreciative Inquiry co-design process for 2017-2020 strategic plan. Incorporated a strengths-based approach to change leadership through valuing our legacy and envisioning our shared future & vision.Communication – Adept writing and communication skills varying from presenting research findings; providing education seminars on effective grant writing; developing presentations delivered at Queen’s Park on the performance of Local Health Integration Networks; policy and project management; to day-to-day operations.