Ageism is a problem in Canada. The Advocate will address ways to minimize the damage done by it in society.
Susan Walsh, Seniors' Advocate Newfoundland and Labrador
Armed with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree, Susan began her career as a front line Social Worker in mental health. It didn't take long for her to realize that to really help people she needed to have an impact at the decision-making level. She obtained a Master of Social Work degree, specializing in policy, from the University of Toronto and spent 31 years in progressive leadership positions within numerous departments of the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial government focused on mental health, geriatrics, disabilities, child welfare, income support, Indigenous services, municipal affairs and executive council. Susan led a number of reform initiatives and served on various provincial and national boards, including both the Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers responsible for Social Services and Responsible for Seniors. Her most recent role, prior to her appointment as the Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors' Advocate in June of 2022, was Deputy Minister of the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development.
After a 30-year career inside the "system", Susan finally realized the secret to creating real change and entered the world of advocacy! Susan has a unique perspective on the role of seniors' advocacy and how to achieve it.
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