Krista MacKinnon

Krista Mackinnon has a diverse range of work experience in the healthcare and mental health field. Their most recent role is Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Altior Healthcare, where they started in September 2023. Krista also served as the Director of Business Development and Admissions for Paradigm at Altior Healthcare from September 2022 to September 2023.

Before joining Altior Healthcare, Krista worked as a Business Development Specialist at A Mission for Michael from September 2021 to September 2022. Prior to that, they were a Clinical Outreach Specialist at Newport Healthcare from May 2020 to August 2021.

Krista has also held positions such as Community Outreach and Family Support at Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services from March 2019 to April 2020, and CEO and Founder of Families Healing Together from March 2012 to October 2019. Krista was also a Member of the Board of Directors at the INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE from September 2013 to October 2016.

In addition, Krista has experience working with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Toronto as an Early Psychosis Family Recovery Coordinator from January 2006 to September 2012. Krista was the Co-President of the Board of Directors at the Consumer Survivor Information Resource Centre of Toronto from October 2008 to June 2011.

Furthermore, Krista has been involved in the International Network Towards Alternatives in Recovery as a Member of the Coordinating Body and Web Developer from May 2007 to June 2011, participating in conferences and events related to psychiatric alternatives.

One of their early roles was as a Multidisciplinary Outreach Team Member - Street Outreach at Toronto North Support Services from January 2008 to January 2009.

Overall, Krista Mackinnon's work experience showcases their commitment to mental health advocacy, business development, and community outreach in various healthcare organizations and initiatives.

Krista Mackinnon's education history includes a Certified Yoga Teacher 300 Hour degree in Yoga Therapy from Yoga Therapy Toronto in 2010-2011. Krista also obtained a Certificate of Completion in ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy from One Life in 2010. In 2008, they completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Group Facilitation from the University of Toronto. Additionally, they have a Certified Wellness Recovery Action Planning Level 1 & 2 degree in Wellness and Recovery Action Planning from the Krasman Centre in 2005-2006. In 2004-2006, they acquired a Post Graduate Certificate in Psychosocial Rehabilitation from Humber College, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Solution Focused Counselling from the University of Toronto in 2004-2005. Their earlier education includes a Diploma in Social Service Worker from Mohawk College in 2001-2003, and a Certificate in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Studies from George Brown College in 1999-2000.