FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Belleville, ON — August 1, 2026 — Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is proud to announce the appointment of Diana Vincze as Associate National Executive Director. In this vital leadership role, Diana will oversee the coordination of the organization’s national programs, drive strategic operational growth, and lead multi-sector partnership diversification strategies to support the evolving mental health needs of Canadians.
Diana brings an exceptional track record in non-profit leadership, multi-disciplinary project portfolio coordination, and strategic government relations. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment as MDSC scales its national footprint, expands business development initiatives, and implements robust succession planning frameworks across its national team.
“We are absolutely thrilled to appoint Diana into this position,” said Dave Gallson, National Executive Director of MDSC. “Diana has the skills and dedication to guide our organization to further growth and success. She is a highly strategic, results-driven leader who possesses a rare bicultural adaptability—moving seamlessly between high-level bureaucratic policy landscapes and grassroots, lived-experience movements. Her extensive experience collaborating with stakeholders and funding bodies will be instrumental as we mobilize and expand our national projects and advance the mental health agenda.”
“I am deeply honoured to step into this role with Mood Disorders Society of Canada,” said Diana. “MDSC has built an extraordinary legacy of trust, impactful programs and successful advocacy in Canada. I look forward to supporting our national project leads, deploying new growth strategies and helping advance our goals for a more sustainable, equitable mental health system for all Canadians.”
Diana holds a strong academic background in business, complemented by project management and a comprehensive understanding of the financial and ethical frameworks governing the Canadian charitable sector. Her experience leading complex national health initiatives, managing cross-sector partnerships, and navigating the Canadian mental health ecosystem is a significant asset to the organization’s mission.
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About the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC):
Incorporated in 2001, the Mood Disorders Society of Canada is a national, highly collaborative non-profit organization. MDSC is dedicated to giving people with mood disorders a strong, unified voice, raising public awareness, improving access to quality treatment, and partnering with public and private stakeholders to advance mental health research and support structures nationwide.
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