Kevan Henshaw

Kevan Henshaw is a dedicated professional in the field of child and youth care, currently serving as a Child and Youth Counsellor in Inpatient Youth Psychiatry at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre since February 2023. Concurrently, Kevan works as an Educational Assistant for both the Ottawa Catholic School Board and the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, providing support to students with diverse needs. Previously, experience includes a role as a Youth Justice Worker at the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa, along with roles at Roberts/Smart Centre and the John Howard Society Ottawa, focusing on case management, life skills development, and crisis interventions. Kevan's background also encompasses management and customer service roles at Starbucks, where leadership and community engagement were prioritized. Kevan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care from Toronto Metropolitan University and an Advanced Diploma from Algonquin College in the same field.