From Surviving to Thriving: A New Road Map for Women’s Support” 

Pam is the CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Thames Valley Addiction  and Mental Health Services. Leading the largest CMHA branch in Ontario, she is responsible  for advancing priorities such as supportive housing, Indigenous mental wellness, and  improving access to programs and services to all individuals wherever they are in their  journey to wellness.  

Pam has over 25 years of strategic leadership experience in community health and wellness,  program design and implementation. Prior to joining CMHA, she was the CEO, Oneida  Nation of the Thames where she negotiated with all levels of government to secure funding  for clean drinking water, public safety, and enhancing program and service delivery.

In 2023, Pam was awarded the London Leading Women Leading Girls Award for exceptional  leadership that improves the lives of others. Additional awards include Change Maker of the  Year and Impact Awards (2018) awarded by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer for  successfully leading change management in the organization and for developing and  implementing cultural awareness training for all staff.