Adriana Shnall

Dr. Adriana Shnall, PhD, MSW, RSW, is the Program Director of the Koschitzky Centre for Innovations in Caregiving at Baycrest. Prior to that, she was the Program Director of Baycrest@Home, Clinical Programs. As part of her portfolio, she led the Seniors Counselling and Referral and Senior Support Programs.  She was also the Manager and Professional Practice Chief for Social Work at Baycrest. Adriana has over 30 years of clinical experience working with older adults and their families including outpatient community services, long-term care and inpatient services. She was the recipient of the Baycrest Outstanding Innovations award. Adriana is a Sessional Lecturer III and has an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Status-Only at FIFSW.  She teaches gerontology and family caregiving courses. Adriana integrates clinical practice, research, advocacy and leadership experience to train and support social workers and healthcare providers working with older adults and family caregivers.