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As Vice President, Mental Health and Addictions, Alan brings vast experience to CKHA as a long-standing mental health leader in the community in his role as CEO with the Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent (CMHA Lambton Kent). In his dual role as CEO of CMHA Lambton Kent and Vice President of CKHA's Mental Health Addictions Program, both organizations are provided with the ability to make decisions about mental health and addictions care in tandem. This unique arrangement provides patients and their families with a stronger network of programs and services and will also result in a more efficient alignment of health care resources. The relationship between both organizations also brings greater focus to the mental health and wellness of staff and physicians.

Alan began his professional career as a front line community mental health worker. He has dedicated his career to improving the lives of people with mental health challenges through advancing the quality of mental health care and supports. Throughout his career, Alan has been recognized as an innovative health care leader and a champion of collaboration. Alan holds both Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Social Work from the University of Windsor, and a Masters Certificate in Health care Leadership from York University, Schulich School of Business Executive Development Program.