CNO names Silvie Crawford new CEO and ED
The Council of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) named Silvie Crawford (RN, BHScN, LLM–Health Law) Executive Director (ED) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. A selection committee of Council conducted a robust and thorough search to identify a new Executive Director and CEO.
"CNO is an in-demand health system partner, helping shape the future of nursing care in Ontario. Crawford is a dynamic, collaborative leader who brings the right mix of experience and leadership, along with a keen understanding of regulation in the health care system, to this role," said Council President Naomi Thick. "Council extends its sincere thanks to CNO Chief Quality Officer Carol Timmings for her leadership and willingness to serve as acting Executive Director and CEO during the selection process." Timmings will continue in the role of Chief Quality Officer.
Crawford joins CNO at a time of increasing public expectations and heightened strain on nurses and the health care system.
"I am honoured to join CNO," said incoming Executive Director and CEO Crawford. "Nurses play a vital role caring for people and fostering healthy communities and I look forward to bringing my active leadership style to nursing regulation in Ontario. This is a turbulent time for nursing and CNO is uniquely positioned to actively contribute to Ontario's health care system."
About Silvie Crawford
Crawford has held executive leadership roles that span complex multi-site academic health science centres and the non-profit sector, supporting community-based organizations. As an active contributor to many regional and provincial initiatives, she has helped build strong partnerships that positively impact policy and the evolving needs of the public, communities and staff. Crawford continues to be active on community boards and supports organizations through teaching, coaching and mentoring in areas of quality, practice, leadership and governance. She has an undergraduate degree in Nursing and a Master of Laws specializing in Health Law.
