Jason Lapensee is the Chief Operating Officer at Stella Mental Health, where he leads the development and expansion of a national clinic network delivering fully integrated mental health care. In this role, Jason oversees scalable and sustainable operations that combine evidence-based therapies with innovative treatment modalities, with a focus on improving patient access, experience, and outcomes nationwide.
With a diverse career spanning senior leadership roles at Gap, Starbucks, and Apple, Jason transitioned into healthcare more than a decade ago, bringing a strong operational and consumer-centered lens to the industry. He went on to successfully build one of Canada's largest dental service organizations and later led the growth of a prominent network of mental health clinics, culminating in their acquisition by Stella Mental Health.
Jason's unique cross-industry expertise, paired with a deep commitment to accessible, high-quality care, continues to drive his mission to modernize and scale mental health services across the U.S.
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This episode is part of a new chapter of the Values Based Life podcast, the "Mentor Series." The Mentor Series features executives and other leaders from organizations that have a proven track record of operating in alignment with their mission, vision, purpose and values. By doing this they have created truly engaging cultures - environments where people love to work. The purpose of the Mentor Series is to highlight these committed organizations and share their stories with other leaders so everyone can see the huge benefits of being a Values Based Organization. We hope you enjoy listening to the Mentor Series episodes as much as I have enjoyed being in amazing conversations with these remarkable leaders.
