Eric Windeler
| Eric Windeler LLD | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏡 Residence | Toronto, Ontario |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Canadian |
| 🏫 Education | Bachelor's of Business Administration Honorary Degree LLD |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Queen's University |
| 💼 Occupation | Executive Director |
| 🏢 Organization | Jack.Org |
| Known for | Mental Health Advocacy |
| Board member of | Partners for Mental Health Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Leadership Advisory Council of Ontario |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Sandra Hanington |
| 👶 Children | Three |
| 🏅 Awards | Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal Champion of Mental Health Award |
| Honours | Honorary Degree LLD from Queen's University |
| 🌐 Website | www.jack.org |
Eric Windeler, LLD is a Canadian philanthropist dedicated to the youth mental health movement across Canada. In 2010, he and his wife, Sandra Hanington, co-founded Jack.org, a national youth-led organization addressing mental health issues[1]. He currently holds the position of executive director of Jack.org.[2] Windeler has also won various awards due to his work in the mental health field and his work with young people. He sits on the board of Partners for Mental Health and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Leadership Advisory Council for Ontario.
Education[edit]
Windeler received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Queen's University in 1982[3]. He has since received an honorary degree (LLD) from his Alma Mater in 2015 in recognition for his work in mental health.[4] He gave a speech to the Queen's Class of 2015 during the ceremony[5] about the progress made thus far in the field of mental health.
Career[edit]
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Windeler began his career in the field of business upon graduating from Queen's University. He worked in various director and executive positions for the automotive industry for over 30 years. He was also a partner and investor for TicketOps, an eCommerce software company[6]. Windeler left his business ventures in 2010 to start a non-profit organization called Jack.org and has been integral in the operations of the organization. He sits as the current Executive Director full-time[2] and works to grow Jack.org across Canada to as many high schools and post-secondary institutions as possible. He has been formally recognized for his work in the field of mental health through awards and other recognition. Windeler resides in Toronto with his family and dog Taffy.
Charitable work[edit]
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Windeler launched The Jack Project to support teens with their transition from high school to university in partnership with Kids Help Phone. [7][8]He eventually re-branded the organization to be known as Jack.org and continues to be very involved today. Windeler also sits on the Board of Directors for multiple mental health organizations such as Partners for Mental Health[9] and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Leadership Advisory Council for Ontario[10], dedicating his time to making a difference in the mental health space for all young people. He has also worked with the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) to raise awareness on suicide and is a member of Ontario Minds[11]. He has helped launched several programs through Jack.org that focus on peer-to-peer discussions to combat the stigma against mental health. They are Jack Talks, Jack Chapters and the Jack Summits. These programs allow young people to become leaders in their own community and to understand the importance of reaching out for help and looking out for their peers[12].
Recognition and awards[edit]
He was awarded the Champion of Mental Health Award from the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health in 2013[13]. He was also a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal in celebration of the outstanding contributions to the field of mental health[14].
Videos and media[edit]
Windeler gave a Tedx Talk in 2012 to Queen's University about mental health and suicide[15]. He has also been referenced and interviewed for various news outlets on his work in mental health, including a segment with W5[16], an article with Canadian Living[17], and CBC News's feature panel.[18]
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "About". Jack.org. 2015-06-08. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Team". Jack.org. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
- ↑ "Eric Windeler: The Jack Project | Queen's Initiative". queensu.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
- ↑ "2015 Honorary Degree Recipients | University Registrar". queensu.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ↑ "Mental health is like Mount Everest". www.queensu.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ "LinkedIn Profile".
- ↑ "How academic pressure may have contributed to the spate of suicides at Queen's University". Toronto Life. 1 September 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
- ↑ "Teen suicide: Thinking back to Jack | Toronto Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ↑ "Our Board - Partners for Mental Health". Partners for Mental Health. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
- ↑ Care, Government of Ontario, Ministry of Health and Long-Term. "Mental Health and Addictions - Ministry Programs - Public Information - MOHLTC". www.health.gov.on.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
- ↑ "Eric Windeler". Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
- ↑ "Jack.org". Jack.org. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ "Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health | Champions of Mental Health". www.camimh.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
- ↑ General, The Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "The Governor General of Canada". Retrieved 2017-06-15.
- ↑ TEDx Talks (2012-12-15), How to Save a Life: Eric Windeler at TEDxQueensU, retrieved 2017-06-13
- ↑ Kennedy, Tom (2013-09-20). "Campus Crisis: Why are suicide rates rising among university students?". W5. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ Scott, Jennifer Power. "Understanding mental illness in young adults | Canadian Living". Canadian Living. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ "Off Course On Campus". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
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