Starr Cunningham ICD.D in

Starr Cunningham ICD.D

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President & CEO at Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia
📍 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Starr Cunningham is the decorated President & CEO of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. A graduate of the University of Kings College and the ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program, she is a 2024 Atlantic Top 50 CEO award winner, recognized for her significant leadership and impact.

Deeply invested in her community, Starr serves on the boards of St. John Ambulance and the International Women’s Forum Atlantic, among others. She is also a published childrens author, having written books like “My Goat Gertrude. ”

Starr is a national recipient of the “Difference Makers - 150 Canadians Leading for Mental Health” award.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
President & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Priorities

Topics Starr cares about

Mental Health Advocacy
As President & CEO of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, she leads initiatives and public conversations, such as those highlighted on Bell Let's Talk Day.
Community Leadership
Demonstrates a strong commitment to community service through her board memberships with St. John Ambulance, Dalhousie's Psychiatry department, and the International Women's Forum.
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Career

Work history

8-2013
President & CEO
Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia
In the press

Media appearances

President & CEO Starr Cunningham named one of Atlantic Canada's top 50 CEOs. Featured in Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia
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Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia's Starr Cunningham recognized for outstanding work in philanthropy. Featured in Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia (official website)
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Education
1986 - 1990
Honours Journalism
University of King's College
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