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Krista Beneš

An experienced leader in health policy and programs with a career spanning community mental health, national strategy, and perinatal care. She previously served as a Director at the Mental Health Commission of Canada, where she led initiatives in mental health and substance use health, suicide prevention and life promotion, and strategic initiatives. Krista is now Manager of Prenatal Screening Ontario and the Complex Perinatal Portfolio at the Better Outcomes and Registry Network where she works to support the vision for the best possible beginnings for lifelong health.
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