Dr. Deanne Simms

Dr. Deanne Simms is a senior Clinical Health Psychologist who has a well-established career providing specialized care for children, adolescents, and adults with complex mental and physical health challenges or conditions. In her work ranging from primary to tertiary care settings across four Canadian provinces, Dr. Simms has worked to build and evaluate evidence-based practices and programs. She strives to support the health and well-being of the individuals she works with while enhancing and improving service delivery in both the private and public health sectors. 

Dr. Simms is a passionate leader whose responsibilities have extended to provincial and national health leadership. An innovator who drives change, she is a sought-after consultant for system-level projects. Using her scientific background, combined with her dedication to enhancing and extending health service delivery, Dr. Simms contributes meaningfully to steering committees, working groups, and initiatives aimed at transforming the health care landscape through disruptive, data-driven innovation. Dr. Simms is also the President and CEO of ThriveSpace Health and Wellness, a company that focuses on delivering and enhancing digital health services. In this space, she consults with individuals, clinicians, organizations, and health systems to augment and enhance service delivery. Dr. Simms is passionate about ensuring individuals everywhere can access the right care, at the right time, in the way that most suits their needs.