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.

October 20, 2026 · Together in purple

When the system fails, we rise together.

International Mastocytosis and MCAS Awareness Day. Raise your voice for better care, write to our health ministers and follow the plans to light Canada purple.

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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