Suzanne Dennison

Profile

Suzanne Dennison DCS., RP is a strategic leader in health policy and transformational change across public and private systems. A Registered Psychotherapist, Wiley author and court-recognized expert she brings over two decades of experience in psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and pragmatic system reform. As Chief of Staff to Ontario’s Associate Minister for Mental Health and Addictions, Suzanne led initiatives in legislative change, service redesign, and the deployment of a province-wide crisis response fund addressing the opioid epidemic. Her work bridges clinical insight with policy execution, stakeholder engagement, and intergovernmental coordination. Known for her leadership and collaboration across clinical, academic, and policy domains, she mentors colleagues and students, maintains an independent consulting and clinical practice, and serves as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Health Law in Canada, a University of Toronto–LexisNexis publication.