Jocelyn Bennett

Jocelyn Bennett is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Toronto's Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing and serves as Director of the Compassion Program at AMS Healthcare, a charitable organization. With over 30 years of experience, she specializes in clinical transformation through staff engagement, LEAN methodology, and process improvement to enhance patient-centered care. Her leadership has driven innovations like the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Strategy and quality initiatives recognized nationally.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of British Columbia
• Master of Science in Nursing, University of Toronto

Her research interests focus on improving healthcare quality through interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practices. She has presented globally on healthcare leadership and innovation.

Awards:

• Margaret Comack National Nursing Leadership Award (2014)
• 3M Health Care Quality Team Award (2014)
• National Healthcare Safety Award (2015)

At AMS Healthcare, she leads strategic initiatives to integrate compassion into healthcare systems through partnerships with educators, researchers, and policymakers.