Shona Casola

Shona Casola is an experienced leader in child and youth mental health services, currently serving as the Executive Director at Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth in Durham Region since November 2023. Prior to this role, Shona held various positions at Kinark Child and Family Services from August 2018 to November 2023, including Director of Child and Youth Mental Health and Clinical Services Manager. Shona also worked with the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services as a Sr. Policy and Program Analyst from December 2016 to July 2018 and served as Program Supervisor at the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services between October 2015 and August 2016. Earlier experience includes a role as Family Support Coordinator at Autism Ontario from December 2006 to September 2015 and as a Program Instructor Therapist at Mackenzie Health in 2006. Shona's educational background includes a Master's degree in Social Work from McMaster University and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Lakehead University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Windsor.