Sault Area Hospital
Shauna Hynna has a varied work experience spanning different industries. Shauna started their career at OLG in 1999, where they worked as a Senior Manager of Operational Excellence for over a decade. In 2012, they joined Sault Area Hospital as a Director of Transformation and Partnerships. In this role, they were responsible for fostering relationships within the community, leading LEAN Six Sigma deployment, and providing leadership on change management and development. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President of Transformation and Partnerships at Sault Area Hospital. In 2018, they also became the Chair of the Sault College Board of Governors.
Shauna Hynna pursued their education starting from 1989 to 1991 at Lake Superior State University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Sociology. Shauna then continued their studies at the University of Windsor from 1992 to 1995, enrolling in the MA Sociology Program. No specific degree name is provided for their time at the University of Windsor.
Additionally, Shauna Hynna has obtained several certifications throughout their career. In December 2021, they completed the "Indigenous Canada" certification program from the University of Alberta. In May 2009, they received a "Change Management Certification" from Prosci, and in April 2009, they became a "Change Management Certified Trainer" through ExperiencePoint. Furthermore, Shauna Hynna obtained a "Lean Blackbelt Certification" from Six Sigma Canada Inc. in March 2006.
Sault Area Hospital
Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is a state-of-the-art facility that opened on March 6, 2011. SAH provides primary, secondary and select tertiary services to a total catchment population of approximately 115,000 residents in Sault Ste. Marie and the District of Algoma. In addition to providing core services in Emergency and Critical Care; Medicine; Surgery; Obstetrics, Maternity and Pediatrics; Mental Health and Addictions; Complex Continuing Care; and Rehabilitation, SAH is also home to the Algoma Regional Renal Program and the Algoma District Cancer Program. With the opening of the new integrated, one-site hospital in March 2011 also came the first-ever satellite radiation treatment suite in the province. SAH is extremely proud of our approximately 1850 dedicated staff, 370 physicians (active, supportive and locums) and 500+ volunteers who provide almost 65,000 hours of service each year.