Esther McSween-Cadieux

Esther McSween-Cadieux serves as a Professor at TÉLUQ University within the School of Administrative Sciences, specializing in the organization of health and social services. Her career uniquely bridges academic research and practical application in healthcare systems through evidence-based knowledge transfer initiatives.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctorate in Research and Intervention Psychology (Ph. DRI clinical) from the University of Montreal (2012-2019)
• Bachelor of Psychology (B. Sc.) with Honors from the University of Montreal (2009-2012)

Her research centers on implementation science within health services, examining how programs and innovations are adopted, scaled, and sustained in real-world settings. She investigates knowledge brokerage mechanisms, professional skill development, and decision-support systems that connect research evidence with frontline practice. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for service delivery challenges through prevention strategies, health promotion frameworks, and rigorous program evaluation methodologies.

Dr. McSween-Cadieux maintains active research affiliations as a regular member of the RENARD research team and serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal on Knowledge Transfer and Use. Her professional trajectory includes significant roles at the Université de Montréal (RENARD partnership), Université de Sherbrooke (RBC Centre for University Expertise in Mental Health), and the Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) where she worked as a scientific professional developing practice-oriented research projects.