Jennifer Parenteau

Jennifer Parenteau is an experienced professional in mental health services and organizational management. Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Clinical Operations at CASA Mental Health since May 2022, Jennifer also contributes as a consultant in mental health service classrooms and collaborative service delivery. Prior to this role, Jennifer worked as a Grants Consultant at Spearhead Ltd., focusing on government and community grant administration and Indigenous business consulting. At Edmonton Public Schools from May 2012 to July 2021, Jennifer managed multiple mental health initiatives, including overseeing the Wrap Around Intervention Service Team, and developed comprehensive frameworks for mental health capacity building. Jennifer's career began at The Family Centre as an Indigenous Youth/Family Support Worker, where an Indigenous-informed, culturally-based approach to support was implemented. Jennifer holds degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Concordia University of Edmonton.