Full Name
Lesley Watts
Job Title
Senior Program Manager
Company/Organization
Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion (The Hospital for Sick Children)
Speaker Bio
Lesley is the Senior Program Manager of Infant & Early Mental Health Promotion at SickKids. Her 35+ years in the field includes working with agencies and communities across Canada and beyond. She has been an active and vocal leader in advancing infant and early mental health and brings a strengths based approach to her practice; grounded in equity, inclusion, and reconciliation. Lesley holds a deep respect for the central role parents and caregivers play in nurturing healthy relationships, supporting development, and building strong foundations for the lifelong health and well being of their children.
Speaking At
(A5) Nurturing the Seed - Indigenous Communities Supporting Infant and Early Mental Health through Promotion, Prevention and Intervention: A Strength-Based Model Supporting Children and Caregivers in Community-led, Culturally Respectful Ways
Pronouns
She/Her
Lesley Watts