Work & impact

From lived insight to useful, real-world change.

Selected work across inclusive communication, digital literacy, transparent care and patient partnership. Each project begins with a different challenge, but the goal is consistent: make systems clearer, more inclusive and more responsive to the people they serve.

Emily Foucault and Jess Taylor-Calhoun presenting the Clear and Inclusive Writing Guide — Emily Foucault and Jess Taylor-Calhoun presenting at CAMH Research Engagement Day in Toronto, 2026.

Inclusive health communication · 01

CAMH Clear & Inclusive Writing Guide

A co-produced CAMH resource shaped with more than 70 contributors to help people communicate with greater clarity, respect and inclusion.

Emily served as patient advisor and co-lead writer, helping turn a two-year listening and co-creation process into practical organization-wide plain language guidance.

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Digital literacy program · 02

DOORS Canada

Adapting digital health learning for people living with serious mental illness in a Canadian context.

Emily helped shape the course design, brand direction, facilitator materials and interactive learning experiences—bringing plain language, personality and trauma-informed thinking to the program.

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Additional selected work

Patient access & transparency · 03