Driving the Future of Digital Health

November 12 - Day 1

November 13 - Day 2

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  Shannon Bott

  Executive Director, Digital Health Canada

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  Shannon is the Executive Director of Digital Health Canada, the national association dedicated to connecting, inspiring, and empowering digital health professionals who are shaping the future of healthcare in Canada. With over 25 years of association experience in driving transformation and change management initiatives, Shannon plays a crucial role in implementing strategy, delivering programs and events, and supporting over 8,000 members across the country. Additionally, she serves as the Chair of the Board for the CSAE, the leading organization for association and not-for-profit professionals in Canada. Shannon’s extensive experience and leadership have been instrumental in advancing the missions of both Digital Health Canada and CSAE.

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  Deborah Baker

  Elder Jr., Squamish Nation

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  Deborah Baker has long been an advocate for fair and equitable services provided to members of First Nations in the areas of education, housing and employment. She is a keen supporter of programs that promote healing and wellness for Nation members. Deborah is currently a full-time Member of the Squamish Nation Council and has previously worked as a Regional Coordinator for the Aboriginal Business Services Network, as a Youth Business Advisor for the All Nations Trust and as the General Manager for the Bella Bella Community Development Society, among other positions in business and finance. And currently is an Active Board Member with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

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  Ezinne V.C Onwuekwe

  Senior Clinical Informatics Analyst, Nova Scotia Health Authority

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  Ezinne V.C Onwuekwe is a digital health strategist with over 9 years of international experience in integrating clinical expertise with data-driven solutions. With a proven track record of transforming health care through digital health, Ezinne has spearheaded preventive health care, vaccination, epidemiology, and supply chain high-value programs across Africa.

  Ezinne worked with a team to operationalize Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Southern Regional Coordinating Centre. She also coordinated and provided technical expertise to the continental COVID-19 vaccination data intelligence. She actively contributed to the development of the Africa CDC COVID-19 vaccine dashboard, providing real-time information for 55 African countries.

  Ms. Onwuekwe is committed to making social impacts in the digital space by working with organizations to create positive change. Ezinne has collaborated with TechCamp (US Department of State), Women Techmakers (Google), International Federation of Pharmacists (FIP) and many more. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of The VC HealthTech Hub, a non-profit with a mission of building the capacity of African healthcare workers in digital health skills. She is a recipient of the African Women in Digital Health award 2024.

  Ezinne is a member of the FIP Technology Advisory Group and currently a Senior Clinical Informatics Analyst in Nova Scotia Health, Canada where her current contributions are focused on a provincial digital health transformation project- One Person, One Record (OPOR).

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  Stephanie Rintoul

  Clinical Innovation Coordinator, Hamilton Health Sciences

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  Stephanie Rintoul is a Clinical Innovation Coordinator at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). In her role, liaising with diverse stakeholders, she project manages and evaluates digital health technologies within HHS’ hospital network. Her project experience includes a remote patient monitoring program, an on-demand language translation application, and currently, a near-infrared device for earlier identification of pressure injuries. Stephanie recognizes the power of innovative solutions to, firstly, at the patient level – improve patient experience and empower patients to be actively involved in their own health care, and secondly, at the system level - increase process efficiencies while improving health outcomes. This drives her passion for contributing to innovative projects and initiatives to advance the healthcare landscape.

  Stephanie has been actively engaged in numerous Digital Health Canada initiatives and events. She was a speaker at the session: From learning to leading: Career-building tips from emerging digital health professionals, and a participant in the inaugural Digital Health Canada Member Mentorship Program. Stephanie is committed to contributing to a digital health community that promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing.

  With a keen interest in project management, Stephanie has earned her Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designation. She holds a Master of Science in eHealth from McMaster University, and a Bachelor of Science in Bio-Medical Science from the University of Guelph.

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  Dr. Gillian Strudwick

  Scientific Director of the Digital Innovation Hub, Chief Clinical Informatics Officer and Scientist, CAMH

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  Gillian Strudwick is a Registered Nurse, holding the positions of Scientific Director of the Digital Innovation Hub, Chief Clinical Informatics Officer and Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. She is also an Associate Professor at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. Dr. Strudwick serves as a board member for AMS Healthcare and the Village Family Health Team. She is a Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association and a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Nursing.

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  Niraj Dalmia

  Partner, Deloitte

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  Niraj Dalmia is a Partner at Deloitte Canada and leads the AI Strategy practice. He is also Deloitte’s Global Generative AI Leader for Healthcare. Niraj has over 15 years of experience in large scale data, analytics and AI transformations for healthcare clients across North America, Asia and Europe. He specializes in defining and aligning AI strategies to enterprise objectives, translating strategies to implementation through AI enabled data platforms, and developing AI models for clinical, operational and research use cases. Niraj has an academic appointment as an Adjunct Lecturer at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation; University of Toronto. He completed his MBA at University of Oxford and his MSc at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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  Dennis Cheung

  Adjunct Faculty-IHPME, University of Toronto

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  Dennis Cheung holds a Bachelor of Health Studies from York University and a Master of Health Informatics from the University of Toronto. He has gained extensive experience across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, non-profits, startups, government agencies, and international organizations. Currently, Dennis serves as a Healthcare and Data Consultant while maintaining academic affiliations as an adjunct faculty member in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. Additionally, he instructs in the Health Informatics program at McMaster University's Centre for Continuing Education and is a professor at George Brown College. Dennis specializes in teaching data management, interoperability standards, and data standards within the health informatics field.

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  Sabrina Atwal

  Principal Consultant, Sabrina Atwal Communications

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  With over a decade of experience in leading public relations campaigns in corporate communications, government, and healthcare, Sabrina now runs an independent consultancy specializing in thoughtful public relations focused on getting results for every client served. Sabrina draws from a distinct combination of corporate, healthcare, community, and technology sector experience to promote and advance an organization's goals.

  Prior to consulting, Sabrina was a Press Secretary to Canadian federal ministers where she managed press conferences, daily scrums, and coordinated media interviews with producers and journalists from across Canada. Sabrina also served as Senior Advisor for Issues Management and Media Relations for Alberta Health Services, where she was a spokesperson for Alberta’s largest healthcare zone and helped lead media relations during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

  Sabrina has experience working in Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec media markets giving her a unique look at the diverse range of opportunities that she can leverage for her clients.

  Currently, her passion is helping healthcare organizations build memorable brands and have a greater impact. Through communications advising and strategic marketing support, she supports scalability and profitability.

  Sabrina earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alberta and is certified in Growth Marketing.

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  Rebecca Charow

  Research Associate, University Health Network

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  Rebecca Charow is a Research Associate at the University Health Network and a PhD student at the Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation (IHPME) at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. She holds a MSc in Global Medicine and BSc in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Rebecca’s research interests lie at the intersection between digital health technologies, culture, and patient experience. Under the supervision of Dr. David Wiljer, she is working on a series of projects that explores what it means to provide compassionate care in this digital age, that is, ‘digital compassion.’

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  Dr. Chantelle Bailey

  Senior Policy Analyst, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

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  Dr. Chantelle Bailey is a scientist with comprehensive expertise in regulatory affairs, patient safety, clinical quality audits, and applied health services/systems research. Her policy portfolio has included digital health, technology policy, pharmacovigilance and medical device surveillance and she has been involved in national initiatives such as PrescribeIT® (Canada Health Infoway).

  She has conducted several research studies in clinical specialties including Pediatrics, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Emergency Medicine within Canadian and UK hospitals which have been published in journals such as JMIR Public Health and Surveillance and also Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. Projects included auditing ISO quality management systems, optimizing the utility of electronic medical records (EMRs) in the documentation and reporting of adverse drug events (ADEs) and cognitive modelling of data elements and dictionaries used for drug safety research.

  Her interests include digital transformation in healthcare particularly for virtual pharmacy interventions and regulation of technological innovations. She has a PhD in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Manchester (UK) and more recently, she was awarded a PGCert in Regulatory Affairs and in 2018, she achieved her CPHIMS-CA designation.

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  Maya Genc

  Career Services Consultant, Fanshawe College

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  Maya is a dedicated Career Consultant at Fanshawe College, where she works with students from around the world to unlock their hidden talents and achieve their goals. She brings clarity, direction, and positive support to her students, emphasizing the importance of accountability in reaching their aspirations.

  Maya assists students and alumni in identifying growth opportunities, setting goals, and finding direction. She uses tools like career assessments to help students discover career options that align with their skills, interests, and values. Maya also supports recent graduates, entry-level career seekers, and prior military personnel transitioning to civilian careers.

  Whether it’s finding a temporary job or pursuing the career of their dreams, Maya’s ultimate goal is to guide her students through the process and help them find the right fit for their needs. As a proud graduate of Fanshawe College, she passionately helps students and alumni reach each milestone, aiming for satisfaction and success.

  Maya collaborates with the School of Information & Technology, Transportation and Technology-Apprenticeships, and Language and Liberal Studies to provide comprehensive career support.

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  Dr. Radica Bissoondial

  Professor, Fanshawe College

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  Dr. Radica Bissoondial is a healthcare leader and educator with foundational experience in sciences, senior care, and research. Her career began in research and development as an R&D Chemist and transitioned into Senior Operations Management in photo- chemicals. Dr. Bissoondial healthcare experience is in senior care living at leadership level within retirement and long-term care facilities as Executive Director and Administrator. A career shift into education began as an instructor within private career college then director of education in the same environment. Teaching experience includes community college and university in Ontario and university in USA. Roles in education that Dr. Bissoondial has had are Director of Education, Program Coordinator, Adjunct Faculty, Subject Matter Expert, Curriculum Developer, and Curriculum Consultant. In addition to teaching at Fanshawe College’s post-graduate Health Systems Management, she is affiliated with academic institutions in online capacity in undergraduate and graduate healthcare administration, public health, and seniors care programs. Dr. Bissoondial has held a fellowship with her alumni, University of Phoenix. She has taught on campus, online and hybrid delivery.
  Dr. Bissoondial has a Bachelor of Science (Toronto Metropolitan University), Master of Health Administration (University of Phoenix), Master of Education (Queen’s University) and Doctor of Health Administration (University of Phoenix). She also has an Adult Education certificate (Seneca College) and Health Care Administrative certificate (D’Youville College). Dr. Bissoondial philosophy of education is that learning is continuous and built on collaboration and applied pedagogy of knowledge transfer and application to workforce.
  Currently, she is a Professor and Program Coordinator of Health Systems Management at Fanshawe College.

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  Hrudaya Wunudurthy

  Project Manager, Provincial Health Services Authority

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  Hrudaya Wunudurthy is a Project Manager at PHSA, working closely on the Clinical and Systems Transformation (CST) project in the Lower Mainland. With over 7 years of extensive experience in the Healthcare and Finance domains, Hrudaya is a seasoned professional known for her effective communication, collaboration skills, and adeptness in analyzing complex systems and thrives in cross-functional environments, ensuring seamless coordination between stakeholders and project teams. Hrudaya holds a Bachelor’s in BSc. Health Information Management from Manipal University, India, and a master’s degree in Global Health Care Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ. With a passion for leveraging technology to improve healthcare outcomes, Hrudaya is committed to making a meaningful impact in the field and continues to drive innovation and excellence in healthcare project delivery. She lives in Vancouver, BC and enjoys learning and practicing different Indian classical dance forms during her spare time, embodying a well-rounded approach to both her personal and professional life.

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  Tyanne Fluke

  Professor and Field Education Industry Liaison, School of Computer Technology, George Brown College

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  Tyanne Fluke is a dedicated professor and the Field Education Industry Liaison at the School of Computer Technology, George Brown College. With a passion for student success, Tyanne teaches the Career Planning and Portfolio Development (COMP 4064) course, where she equips postgraduate students with essential career planning and professional etiquette skills.

  In this course, students learn to develop customized cover letters, resumes, and digital portfolios. Tyanne also guides them through professional presentation techniques and competency interviewing. The course emphasizes networking, interpersonal communication, and business etiquette, ensuring students are well-prepared for successful employment. Through collaborative, and cooperative learning, Tyanne fosters an engaging and practical learning environment.

  As the Industry Liaison, Tyanne plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between academia and industry. She actively connects institutions and organizations with talented Health Informatics students, facilitating valuable co-op opportunities that enhance students’ practical experience and career readiness.

  Tyanne’s innovative approach and commitment to excellence have significantly impacted the career trajectories of many students. Her efforts in fostering industry partnerships have led to numerous successful collaborations and employment opportunities for students.

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  Macdonald Asante

  Healthcare Professional and Business Analyst / George Brown College Graduate

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  Macdonald Asante is a healthcare professional and business analyst with over five years of experience in healthcare data management, IT risk management, and operational efficiency. Skilled in SQL, Tableau, and healthcare software, he excels at translating complex data into actionable insights to enhance patient care and streamline healthcare operations.

  Macdonald managed and created data solutions at the KNUST Hospital in Ghana, helping improve operational workflows and data accuracy at the Department of General Surgery before moving to Canada to pursue postgraduate certificates in Health Informatics and Information Systems Business Analysis from George Brown College, where he was consistently recognized on the Dean’s Honor’s Lists.

  At George Brown College, he worked as Peer and Equity Support Staff, promoting student wellness and inclusivity. He has also worked with Digital Health Canada, serving as a content reviewer and volunteering at the 2023 E-Health Conference to support the growth of digital health initiatives.

  He has participated in several projects including the StartGBC pitch competition, presenting a solution to combat senior social isolation.

  With expertise in Canadian healthcare IT compliance (PHIPA, PIPEDA) and a passion for leveraging technology for patient care, Macdonald has a unique understanding of digital health transformation, cybersecurity, and data-driven healthcare.

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  Ben King

  Director of Digital Health and Innovation, Santis Health

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  Ben King is the Digital Health Practice Lead with Santis Health. He provides digital health advice and expertise to Santis’ clients, with a particular focus on public policy, strategy, innovation and stakeholder engagement.

  Ben has over 15 years of experience within Canada’s digital health system. In his previous role, as the Manager of Strategy + Innovation with the Ministry of Health’s Digital Health Secretariat, Ben was responsible for the development of the province’s overarching digital health strategy. Ben helped to spearhead digital components of the Ontario Health Team initiative, the establishment of a provincial eConsult service and the creation of innovative virtual care pilots. He also negotiated provincial funding agreements and addressed policy barriers that were limiting the spread and impact of technology across the health system.

  In addition to his position at Santis, Ben is also an adjunct faculty member with the University of Toronto’s Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. In this role, Ben serves as an instructor in the Master of Health Informatics program, with a particular focus on digital health policy.

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  Shelagh Maloney

  Senior Business Advisor, Stratford

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  Shelagh Maloney is an accomplished healthcare executive with a proven track record in portfolios as diverse as business development, stakeholder engagement and governance. She is an excellent facilitator and communicator and has a strong reputation for building strong, results-oriented teams. As a Senior Business Advisor at Stratford Management Consulting, Shelagh provides strategic and business development advice. She also co-hosts Digital Health in Canada, Digital Health Canada’s monthly podcast. Prior to joining Stratford, Shelagh was Executive Vice-President at Canada Health Infoway where she was responsible for a number of diverse portfolios.

  In 2023, Shelagh was named a Fellow of Digital Health Canada, recognizing excellence in volunteerism and leadership in the digital health community in Canada. In 2017, Shelagh received the inaugural Women Leaders in Digital Health Award. This award was created to celebrate the top 10 female visionaries who are harnessing the power of IT to transform health and health care in Canada.

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  David Wiljer

  Executive Director of Education, Technology and Innovation at the University Health Network

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  David Wiljer PhD, CPC (HC), FSACME, FAACE: Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation; Academic Director, CPD, University of Toronto; Executive Director, Education Technology and Innovation, UHN; Scientist, The Wilson Centre; Past President, SACME

  David Wiljer, PhD, is the Executive Director of Education, Technology & Innovation at the University Health Network and he is also a Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry, and Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and the Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. He is a past President and Fellow of the American Association of Cancer Education, and the Past President for the Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education. He is the Principal Investigator for the Digital Compassion Research Lab, TIER, UHN. He holds the Certified Professional in CPD credential awarded by the Coalition for Physician Learning and Practice Improvement. Dr. Wiljer has led research and development projects that focus on putting data and knowledge into action by utilizing health information technologies and knowledge management approaches to promote lifelong learning and better patient care. Through his work he explores the short and long-term impact of digital technologies on the patient experience, patient engagement, healthcare professional education and development. His current interests are on co-creating digital solutions and education to promote compassionate care, contributing to a healthier world.

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  Pascale Beliveau

  Principal Advisor, Research Data Science, Consortium Santé Numérique, University of Montreal

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  Pascale Beliveau is currently a principal advisor in research data science at the Consortium Santé Numérique of University of Montreal where she supports digital health projects and innovation and participates as a founding and active member of communities of practice in AI in Health (CPIAS) and in Data Access. She studied software engineering and pursued a master’s degree at Polytechnique Montreal in collaboration with Siemens Corporate Research, and a doctoral degree at the National Institute of Health, both in biomedical imaging. She pursued two post-doctoral positions at Johns Hopkins University and the Montreal Heart Institute. Her research focused on biomedical imaging research, mainly in cardiology and neurology, with a focus on MRI and CT modalities as well as pathology imaging. Her expertise encompasses computational imaging (registration, segmentation and feature analysis) using AI/ML approaches and project management.

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  Derek Ritz

  Principal Consultant, ecGroup Inc.

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  Derek Ritz is the Principal Consultant at ecGroup Inc., a Canadian professional services firm that provides advisory services to domestic and international public and private sector clients regarding digital health strategy, architecture, standards, implementation, and adoption. Derek has been an expert advisor to large-scale digital health infrastructure projects in Canada and in over two dozen countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

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  Robyn Emde

  Senior Clinical Leader, Provincial Health Services Authority

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  Robyn is a Senior Clinical Leader with the Provincial Partnerships team within Provincial Virtual Health with the Provincial Health Services Authority in BC. She has a clinical background in occupational therapy and has worked across the continuum of care from acute and long-term care, to rural and remote community care and outreach. Robyn has a passion for building scalable, accessible, and equitable healthcare systems, and came into the virtual health space while completing her MBA in global healthcare at the University of Toronto.

  Prior to joining PVH, she worked for the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) as the Senior Manager of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for the BC/Yukon Region. Throughout her time at the CRC, she worked with communities who did not have access to basic healthcare, sometimes due to a disaster, sometimes due to systemic inequities. She is incredibly excited to be working with the PHSA, the BC Ministry of Health, and regional health authorities to improve access to sustainable healthcare across BC via virtual health solutions.

  Robyn is grateful to live, work, and play in the traditional territory of the Syilx/Okanagan people, known current as Vernon, with her children and dog.

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  Rodney Burns

  Principal, RJB Consulting

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  Rod Burns received a B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Physiology from the University of Western Ontario in 1988 and a Masters of Health Administration from the University of Ottawa in 1992. He spent 15 years working in the hospital sector in Ontario and three years in the NSM LHIN environment.

  He has held positions in Finance, Administration, Community Relations, Information Technology & Services, Clinical Utilization Management, Decision Support and Digital Health. Through a 30-year career, Rod has held senior leadership positions in Information Management portfolios developing and implementing multiple IS and corporate strategic plans.

  He is currently providing digital health consulting at a provincial level in Ontario.
  Rod is active in the professional community and a strong believer in on-going leadership development.

  Along with memberships with various professional associations, he served as Board Secretary for ProResp Health in Sarnia, Board Chair of the Huronia Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, Past President of the Ontario Chapter of the Health Information and Management Systems Society and Past President of the Southwestern Chapter of the Canadian College of Health Service Executives. He was one of the first Canadians to earn the CPHIMS-CA credential in 2005, his CDPSE and CHCIO and CDH-E credentials between 2015 and 2020.

  Rod earned his FCCHL in 2018 and the FHIMSS credential in 2022 as a culmination of a career commitment to ongoing professional development.

  Rod’s current professional interests lie in consumer health, health system leadership, digital health, and institutional knowledge management. He continues to support health service leadership development through his ongoing involvement as a CCHL CHE Program Evaluator and Fellowship Program Evaluator and Mentor. He is also a member of the CCHL Fellows Council.

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  Francesca D’Angelo

  Clinical Innovation Coordinator, Hamilton Health Sciences

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  Francesca D’Angelo is a Clinical Innovation Coordinator at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). Francesca holds a Master’s degree in Creation and Management of Innovative Companies from the University of Barcelona and a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from McMaster University. With over 4 years of experience in project coordination and research, Francesca drives innovation within the healthcare setting by developing, planning and maintaining the efficient implementation and operation of diverse clinical projects.

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  Alisa Simon

  Executive Vice President, E-Mental Health Transformation, Kids Help Phone

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  Alisa Simon brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in healthcare access and non-profit management to her role as Executive Vice President, E-mental Health Transformation and Chief Youth Officer at Kids Help Phone. In this role, Alisa oversees Kids Help Phone’s national clinical service programs, providing strategy, leadership and guidance to more than 150 clinical staff and thousands of volunteer crisis responders across Canada. Through her focus on building innovative digital systems that break down barriers to care by changing the way care is delivered, measured and received, Alisa is driving the transformation of Canada’s youth mental health landscape and creating equitable access to support for youth across the country. Under Alisa’s leadership, Kids Help Phone has evolved from a phone-based helpline to a comprehensive solution that fully integrates a growing number of access points, programs and resources, achieving over 13 million interactions since 2020. Alisa also oversees knowledge translation, quality assurance and equity programs, ensuring the organization is delivering the best possible services to young people, particularly youth from equity-seeking communities.

  Alisa holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina.
  Pronouns: She/Her
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  Twitter: @alisa_simon350

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  Christopher Ng-Fletcher

  Project Associate, Interoperability Governance, Metrics, and Reporting, Canada Health Infoway

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  Chris Ng-Fletcher is currently a Project Associate, Interoperability Governance, Metrics, and Reporting at Canada Health Infoway, with a focus on the Pan-Canadian Interoperability Roadmap. He has held a variety of roles in the past, including in a primary care medical office where he has been involved in mapping clinical workflows and digital transformation efforts, including the implementation of Telus PS Suite EMR and other clinical tools, EHR implementation, and health innovation ecosystem development.

  Chris holds a Bachelors of Science in Biology from George Washington University and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Windsor. He is actively engaged in a number of organizations, including co-chairing the Events Committee of the HIMSS Eastern Canada Chapter, sponsorship chair of the HIMSS Michigan Chapter, and co-chair of the Emerging Leader Forum. He is interested in interoperability, AI, SDOH, and the future of primary care. Outside of work, Chris is an avid lover of tennis.

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  Basma Chamas

  Decision Support Advisor, Hamilton Health Sciences

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  Basma Chamas is currently a Decision Support Advisor at Hamilton Health Sciences. She is a proud graduate of the eHealth program at McMaster University, and holds a BSc from the University of Toronto. With over ten years of data experience, from data collection to data analysis, Basma is fascinated by the application of data to improve healthcare delivery, and its implications for health equity. By early morning, she is a runner training for the next long distance running event; by night, she is the Communications and Marketing Lead for the Emerging Leader Forum, where she manages their marketing and communication campaigns.

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