Heather is the Mental Health System Collaboration Consultant, Area Lead, with School Mental Health Ontario. Trained as a Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, Heather has worked in public education supporting school mental health as a School Social Worker, Mental Health Lead, and Social Work Manager in several communities in southern Ontario. Heather has a passion for supporting the work of schools and communities to work together to create accessible, identity affirming and quality mental health care for Ontario's students. Strengthening relationships within schools, broader communities and organizations surrounding students, families and caregivers, is a core tenant of her work.