Canadian Mental Health Association – Brant Haldimand Norfolk Welcomes Lynn Hinds as New Executive Director

Jul 30, 2024

Brantford, July 30, 2024 – The Canadian Mental Health Association – Brant Haldimand
Norfolk (CMHA-BHN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lynn Hinds as its new
Executive Director, effective August 6, 2024.

The ED Recruitment Committee and Board of Directors selected Hinds for the role after a
thorough recruitment process. Hinds is recognized as a mission-driven, results oriented,
seasoned health system executive with transformative leadership abilities, as well as
skilled relationship management, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving skills.
Hinds has a solid background in leadership within the health and community service
sectors. She served as Vice President of Health Equity and Priority Populations with Ontario
Health where her portfolio included Mental Health and Addictions. Prior to this, she served
as Director, Planning and Integration, with the Southwest Local Health Integration Network
(LHIN), as well as District Executive Director of Community Support Services and External
Relations with VON Canada.

Hind’s qualifications include an Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies and Political
Science, and Master of Environmental Studies and Community Development, both from
York University. She has also completed the Community Health Leadership Program from
the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and is currently enrolled in
the Certified Health Executive Program with the Canadian College of Health Leaders.
Regarding her new role, Hinds stated, “I am excited to join CMHA Brant Haldimand Norfolk
because I am passionate about positively impacting mental health services and supporting
the well-being of our community. This role offers an incredible opportunity to lead a
dedicated team in implementing innovative programs and strategies that address the
unique needs of our region. I am eager to collaborate with partners and leverage my
experience to drive meaningful change and enhance the quality of mental health care for
all.”
Hinds resides in London with her husband, two daughters (ages 15 and 12), and her dog
and “best boy,” Apollo. Her hobbies include walking nature trails with Apollo, reading,
travelling, and going to concerts and the theatre.

Hinds will be transitioning into her new position over the coming weeks with the support of
Claudia den Boer, the current Interim ED, and John Ranger, previous Interim ED. The Board
of Directors also want to thank den Boer and Ranger for their leadership as Interim CEOs
during the past several months.
Please join us in welcoming Lynn Hinds to the CMHA-BHN community as she starts her
tenure as Executive Director.