Media Inquiries

Press Contact

Devin Crockett
Managing Director, Communications 
Tel: (613) 235-3150 Extension 132
dcrockett@casn.ca

Spokespersons

Jean Daniel Jacob
Executive Director
Tel: (613) 235-3150 Extension 165
jdjacob@casn.ca

Dr. Jean Daniel Jacob is the Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN). He oversees the Association’s departments and activities, leading our team to advance our mission while ensuring the provision of optimal service to our members. He works closely with the CASN board of directors to ensure that they are well-equipped to meet the organization’s goals.

Dr. Jacob is a Full Professor at the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa. Dr. Jacob holds a doctoral degree in nursing from the University of Ottawa and has extensive experience as an educator and administrator, having taught at both the baccalaureate and graduate levels, and serving as Director of the school of nursing for 3 years. During his time as Director, Dr. Jacob had a positive influence on the school of nursing, particularly in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the school. His scholarship interests primarily focus on psychiatric nursing and forensic psychiatry. His substantial background in nursing education, research, and leadership at the university is complemented by his non-profit leadership experience as former Chair of Droits-Accès Outaouais’ Board (2017–2023), making Dr. Jacob ideally suited to direct operations at the CASN national office.  

Suzanne Harrison
President, CASN Board of Directors
Director, School of Nursing, Université de Moncton