Kelly-Lynn Musico is a physiotherapist, yoga teacher and mom to three young adults. Along with her lived experience as a family member in the child and youth mental health sector, Kelly-Lynn brings extensive experience in the hospital, home care, school and private sectors and a long track record as a dedicated volunteer. She currently contributes her voice to a national mental health research project and several family advisory councils at both the local and provincial levels.

Leslie Kulperger has more than 20 years of experience in research, evaluation and management systems. She personally experienced significant gaps in mental health services while trying to access appropriate supports for her 11-year-old son at school and in the community. After he died by suicide in 2018, Leslie founded Myles Ahead in his memory, with the goal of leveraging her professional skills to create meaningful and measurable changes in the mental health and education sectors across Canada.

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Sarah is a single mother of two young girls. She became passionate about advocating for children’s mental health when her eldest daughter received a diagnosis at a young age. In her extensive journey through the mental health system, Sarah has encountered many obstacles and barriers, especially after moving from a large city to a small town. She now sits on various committees through many provincial mental health organizations and is a parent support group leader through Parents for Children’s Mental Health (PCMH).

Louise Murray-Leung is the family engagement lead at the Lynwood Charlton Centre. With a passion born of lived experience caring for loved ones with mental health challenges, Louise has played an important role in amplifying the family voice in child and youth mental health in Ontario. Notably, she was part of the advisory group that helped develop the quality standard for family engagement. She is also a volunteer peer leader with her local chapter of Parents for Children’s Mental Health.

Angela is an award-winning Indigenous fashion designer, artist, entrepreneur and mentor. She unveiled her first major public art installation, ‘All Our Relations’ on Hamilton’s waterfront on September 30, 2023 – the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Angela has also worked with traditional Indigenous medicine people and knowledge keepers for decades and is passionate about bringing Indigenous healing practices into mainstream healthcare for everyone’s benefit.  

Vicki is a parent of two boys with exceptions who have required constant advocacy and support throughout their childhood. She is also a Child and Youth Worker with over 20 years of experience in child welfare working closely with many vulnerable families to advocate for their needs and support them in navigating systems. Vicki is the Family Partnership Program Manager for Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO), leading the volunteer peer support program, Parents for Children’s Mental Health (PCMH). She is passionate about family engagement and the value of peer support being integrated into healthcare systems. 

Stephen is an adjunct professor and faculty advisor with the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University. He recently completed his term as Director of Education and CEO at the Upper Canada District School Board, and is a former superintendent of Instruction, high school principal, special education teacher, guidance counsellor and teacher of Indigenous studies. Along with his experience working with students and families, Stephen brings experience seeking support for some of his children to the family advisory council.

Shannon McGavin is a system change leader dedicated to increasing wellness in rural communities across Canada. She has worked to enhance outcomes for children, young people and families in education for over 25 years. Throughout her own mental health challenges and supporting those she cares for, Shannon shamelessly advocates for mental health and substance use transformation on several local and provincial advisory boards, community health organizations, local integrated youth service organizations and in her own organization, The Well Community Collective.