Cam Abbott (they/them)
Strategist | Advocate | Survivor
I am a strategist, researcher, and mental health advocate dedicated to rethinking and rebuilding mental healthcare.
With a background in business strategy and lived experience navigating the mental health system as a transmasc person with bipolar disorder, I work at the intersection of research, advocacy, and systemic transformation.
I earned my Business Administration degree from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, specializing in global business communication and strategy. Over the years, I’ve consulted for leading organizations in government and healthcare—including my work at Ernst & Young (EY), where I apply strategic frameworks to drive meaningful, lasting change.
But beyond the corporate world, my work is deeply personal:
I’ve lived through the very challenges I now seek to solve.
My Mission:
To break down systemic barriers, reimagine patient experiences, and advocate for mental health solutions that center equity, inclusion, and human impact.
Me & My Art
Apart from my professional life, I’m a gender-nonconforming radical thinker and artist. My work, my identity, and my experiences are all intertwined—pushing back, questioning, creating.
Here are some photos of me and my art—just a glimpse into my journey, my expression, and the ways I make sense of the world.
Current Projects
50-Page Psychiatric Hospitalization Guide & Welcome Package
A resource for hospitals to provide incoming psychiatric patients, helping them understand their stay, treatment options, and patient rights.
Medication Tracker Template
A downloadable Google Sheets tool to help individuals track medications taken, currently prescribed medications, side effects, and dosage schedules.
Mental Health Guides
Developing practical, evidence-based resources to support individuals in navigating mental health challenges, treatment options, and self-advocacy.
For Hospitals & Mental Health Providers
For Patients & Individuals Navigating Mental Health
Psychiatric Hospital Balanced Scorecard
A strategic framework for psychiatric hospitals to measure and enhance patient care, staff well-being, and operational efficiency, ensuring a more effective and supportive care environment.
