As a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of mental health, equity, and organizational leadership. Her work spans therapy, health law, and system-level change. Dr. McQuaid supports adults navigating stress, trauma, and transitions, while also advising institutions on student wellness, risk management, and psychologically safe environments.

With training in both psychology and health law, she brings a dual lens: attention to individual well-being alongside the policies and structures that shape it. In practice, this means Dr. McQuaid can help people manage personal challenges while also guiding organizations to create healthier, more equitable conditions. Her leadership is recognized for advancing inclusion, equity, psychological safety, and violence prevention. Grounded in compassion and a culturally responsive, anti-oppressive lens, she supports individuals, families, professionals, and workplace groups in building healthier and more resilient environments. Dr. McQuaid has led organizations in aligning policies and practices with legislation while implementing risk management frameworks tailored to specialized populations including residential treatment, youth justice, first responders, and veterans. This work has focused on balancing safety with dignity, ensuring policies protect people while respecting their unique contexts. Across roles such as therapist, leader, educator Dr. McQuaid’s focus is steady: strengthening people, and the systems they live, learn, heal and work within.

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