Tara Coxon is the Vice President and Chief Information Officer at St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. During her 15 years of healthcare management experience, Tara has led a number of transformational change initiatives with extensive experience in the design and implementation of digital health solutions. Tara holds a BSc from the University of Waterloo and a MBA from the DeGroote School of Business.
2019 Speakers
Tammy Arntson
Corporate Director, Strategic Analytics and Data Collection
Covenant Health
Tammy Arntson
Corporate Director, Strategic Analytics and Data Collection,
Covenant Health
Tammy Arntson is an experienced healthcare leader with diverse clinical, technical and leadership experience. Tammy is the Corporate Director of Strategic Analytics and Data Collection at Covenant Health in Alberta, overseeing the analytics, data collection and evaluation functions of the organization. She has two undergraduate degrees and is currently a student pursuing her EMBA. She holds a Bachelors in Physical Education, Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy and, is currently mid-way through the Executive Masters of Business Administration at the University of Fredericton. Tammy is a life-long learner and has taken many addition courses such as Lean, Project and Risk Management and Prosci Change Management. Her professional interests include data quality, quality improvement, risk management and, strategic planning. Beyond her professional interests, Tammy volunteers her time teaching youth outdoor education skills and spending time with her family.
Vincci Tang
Deputy CFO and Director of IT and Decision Support
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Services
Vincci Tang
Deputy CFO and Director of IT and Decision Support ,
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Services
Vincci Tang is the Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), a public specialty hospital that provides specialized assessment and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness. Ontario Shores is a teaching hospital and engages in research, education and advocacy initiatives that advance the mental health care system.
Ms. Tang is an experienced finance professional having served more than a decade in progressive senior leadership roles within diverse and challenging hospital environments. She also has extensive expertise in the areas of finance, information management and technology, performance measurement and business intelligence.
Her career highlights include providing leadership and contributing to the organization’s achievement and successful revalidation of the HIMSS Analytics EMRAM Stage 7, and the HIMSS Davies Awards in the utilization of health information technology to substantially improve patient outcomes and value.
Ms. Tang holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA).
Scott Wells
Director, Information and Analytic Services
eHealth Saskatchewan
Scott Wells
Director, Information and Analytic Services,
eHealth Saskatchewan
Scott Wells has been the Director of Information and Analytic Services at eHealth Saskatchewan (eHealth) since 2018. As the Director, Scott is responsible for providing data management, reporting, geographic information system (GIS) support, analytics, and data quality services. His team works every day to support the health system in Saskatchewan, increase efficiencies and, most of all, improve patient care. They also support other branches of government and researchers with their data needs.
eHealth’s Information and Analytic team assists with operational and strategic initiatives, quality improvement and research within the health system. Some examples include understanding the bed capacity in health facilities across the province; physician panel reporting and automation of operational workflows. By providing health system partners with the tools, skilled resources and information they need, Scott’s team is dedicated to democratizing and maturing the data and analytics practices across Saskatchewan.
Scott has more than 10 years of experience leading data initiatives across various sectors. While he is relatively new to the health sector, Scott was eager to seize the opportunity to work in the health system where he could use his love for data and analytics to improve health care in Saskatchewan.
Scott is also the co-lead of the data services platform for Saskatchewan’s SPOR unit SCPOR (Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research). In this role, he is accountable for delivering on SCPOR’s data strategy to improve the access, quality and amount of data available to researchers in order to positively impact patient-oriented research in the province.
Tara Coxon
Vice President and CIO
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Tara Coxon
Vice President and CIO,
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Christo El Morr
Associate Professor of Health Infomatics
YORK UNIVERSITY
Research Scientist
NORTH YORK GENERAL HOSPITAL
Christo El Morr
Associate Professor of Health Infomatics,
YORK UNIVERSITY
Research Scientist,
NORTH YORK GENERAL HOSPITAL
Christo El Morr is an Associate Professor of Health Informatics, the Health Informatics Certificate Coordinator, and former Undergraduate Program Director at the School of Health Policy and Management at York University; he is also a Research Scientist at North York General Hospital, Toronto.
His research covers Health Informatics and Global eHealth with a focus on Health Virtual Communities and Health Services Research, particularly in the domain of Mental Health, Chronic Disease Management and Health Promotion. His work in Global eHealth addresses Human and Disability Rights, Equity, and Gender Based Violence. He has published books, chapters, and articles in these areas including the "first of its kind" Health Informatics book in Canada (2018) and a book on Analytics and A.I. “Analytics in Health Care: a practical introduction” (2019). In 2016, he received a recognition as York University Research Leader.
Dr. El Morr is an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Mental Health (IJMH) and the International Journal of Extreme Automation and Connectivity in Healthcare (IJEACH), and an Editorial Board Member of the International Journal of Big Data Security Intelligence (IJBDSI). He also serves as a Scientific Committee Member in several health informatics conference.
Eric Sutherland
Executive Director, Data Governance and Strategy
CIHI
Eric Sutherland
Executive Director, Data Governance and Strategy,
CIHI
Eric Sutherland brings a vibrant passion and personality to the world of data and information governance. His drive is to get better use of data and information to improve the health of Canada.
Most recently, Mr. Sutherland was with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, where he provided strategic leadership in developing a health system information management strategy. This included enabling trusted information through data standards, quality and stewardship; improving privacy-enabled access through education, processes and legislation; and creating insights that drive action to enable positive health outcomes by leveraging leading analytical methodologies. Other experience includes business, technology and information leadership positions at TD Bank across finance, risk and treasury over 20 years and has recently joined the CorHealth Board of Directors.
Most recently, Mr. Sutherland was with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, where he provided strategic leadership in developing a health system information management strategy. This included enabling trusted information through data standards, quality and stewardship; improving privacy-enabled access through education, processes and legislation; and creating insights that drive action to enable positive health outcomes by leveraging leading analytical methodologies. Other experience includes business, technology and information leadership positions at TD Bank across finance, risk and treasury over 20 years and has recently joined the CorHealth Board of Directors.
Lori Lennox
Business Strategy and Analytics
Canadian Medical Protective Association
Lori Lennox
Business Strategy and Analytics,
Canadian Medical Protective Association
Lori is a senior health leader with expertise in strategy, governance, and data management and analytics. As the Director of Business Strategy and Analytics at the Canadian Medical Protective Association, Lori facilitates the establishment of the business strategy and management framework, and leads the data, business intelligence and analytics functions to facilitate corporate planning, reporting and decision-making. Prior to her current role, Lori worked at the Canadian Institute for Health Information for over a decade, where she held roles in data management and analysis, governance and the development of corporate strategy. She has also worked as an occupational therapist and case manager. Lori holds a master in health administration from the Telfer School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Ottawa.
Deanna Rothwell
Director, Analytics
The Ottawa Hospital
Deanna Rothwell
Director, Analytics,
The Ottawa Hospital
Deanna Rothwell is a leader in healthcare data analytics, with more than 20 years of experience transforming health data assets into data-informed decision-making and evidence-based research. As the Director of Analytics for The Ottawa Hospital and a Senior Investigator at The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Deanna is passionate about making data more accessible to health leaders and the research community. Leveraging a handpicked team of analytics experts, she leads the design of data solutions to address real-world challenges. Before coming to The Ottawa Hospital, Deanna was the Manager of Programming & Biostatistics at ICES where she led multiple initiatives to enhance their analytical and data management capabilities. She has specific expertise in secondary use of data, data warehousing, research using large administrative databases and SAS programming. Deanna has a master’s degree in Statistics from Queen’s University and completed her undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Economics at the University of Saskatchewan.
Henna Hussain
Decision Support Coordinator
The Royal Mental Health
Henna Hussain
Decision Support Coordinator,
The Royal Mental Health
Henna Hussain is the Decision Support Coordinator at the Royal Ottawa Mental Healthcare Group, a public hospital focusing on mental health care. Ms. Hussain is an experienced data analyst professional with over 10 years of experience in healthcare analytics. Starting her career out in international financing she earned a Master in International Business from Queen’s University before switching industries. Her interest in the growing challenges in a publicly funded system drove her to take on analytical roles in various organizations including The Ottawa Hospital and the Canadian Institute for Health Research before joining The Royal. In her most recent role she has developed and implemented strategies to improve data quality, create a wait time measurement system and provide meaningful reports for the organization.
Shirley Fenton
Vice President and Director
National Institutes of Health Informatics Canada
Shirley Fenton
Vice President and Director,
National Institutes of Health Informatics Canada
Shirley Fenton has over 30 years of experience in information technology and business development. Her interests are the Science of Innovation, Health Informatics and eHealth, Biotechnology, Intelligent Communities and Community Informatics. She is Vice-President of the National Institutes of Health Informatics (NIHI), a Research Associate of the Computer Systems Group at the University of Waterloo, and a Co-Founder of Waterloo MedTech. Previously at the University of Waterloo, she was Managing Director, Waterloo Institute of Health Informatics Research and Business Development Director, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology. She received the Zonta International Women of Achievement “Trailblazer Award” and in 2016, she was the inaugural recipient of the Healthcare Information Management and Communications Canada “Human Foundations Award”. She is a frequent speaker and panel moderator at national and international conferences. She is a tennis fanatic. Shirley obtained a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and a Master of Arts from the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Victoria Chan, MD, FRCPC, DABSM
Deputy CMIO, Lead Physician EMR, Director for Clinical Utilization and Analytics Information, Communications and Automation Technology (ICAT)
Mackenzie Health
Dr. Victoria Chan, MD, FRCPC, DABSM
Deputy CMIO, Lead Physician EMR, Director for Clinical Utilization and Analytics Information, Communications and Automation Technology (ICAT),
Mackenzie Health
Monica Hess
Program Manager, Surgery Data and Analytics, Analytics (DIMR)
Alberta Health Services
Monica Hess
Program Manager, Surgery Data and Analytics, Analytics (DIMR),
Alberta Health Services
Monica is Program Manager, Surgery Data and Analytics within the Analytics (DIMR) portfolio of Alberta Health Services (AHS) and was previously Director, Provincial Reporting Services, AHS. Taking on the leadership of this newly created function, Monica is aiming to lead and coordinate Surgery Analytics across the province by developing and implementing a transformational plan to leverage data assets so that high performing and insightful analytic systems are able to support consistent delivery and improvement initiatives for surgical services across AHS. All aspects will be supported and addressed within the transformed Surgery Analytics program, from experience and outcomes to quality and innovation to utilization and sustainability. Monica has a background in Mathematics and Computer Science and has held Health Analytics leadership roles with Calgary Health Region and subsequently Alberta Health Services for over 13 years.
Sinead McElhone
Surveillance and Evaluation Manager
Niagara Region Public Health
Sinead McElhone
Surveillance and Evaluation Manager,
Niagara Region Public Health
Sinéad McElhone has a BSc (Hons) degree in Human Nutrition and a DPhil in the large scale epidemiological study of obesity in children and adolescents, both from Ulster University in Northern Ireland. She then worked in Deakin University Mebourne, Australia as a post-doc research fellow in the area of child obesity before returning to England an obtaining a position as a Senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University in the areas of nutrition, epidemiology and public health. In 2013 she obtained an Epidemiologist position within Niagara Region Public Health and became the Manager of the Surveillance and Evaluation team which comprises of a variety of data specialists. Her team is currently working to onboard public health programs and services onto an electronic medical record system, to implement and enhance current IG standards (privacy, audit and governance standards) and to make better use of the huge amounts of data that are currently being collected within Public Health. Her team also places a heavy focus on population health and health equity and identifies the prevalence of key health issues (such as diabetes, cancer and sexually transmitted infections) in various geographic/demographic groups and translates this information to usable intelligence for decision makers.
Bob Gordon
Executive Director
Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX)
Bob Gordon
Executive Director,
Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX)
Bob is the Executive Director of the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX). The CCTX is Canada’s private sector organization for the sharing and analysis of cyber threat information, and enabling collaboration across all sectors. Most recently, Bob was a Director, Global Cyber Security at CGI. Prior to this, he enjoyed a long and successful career in the Federal Government, which included being the architect of Canada’s first Cyber Security Strategy for which he received the Deputy Minister’s Achievement Award.
Bob has had a unique career in a number of Canada’s security, intelligence and law enforcement organizations: Public Safety Canada, Communications Security Establishment, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He held senior executive positions, including at the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister level. He was responsible for science and technology, information management/information technology, and internal security programs (personnel, physical and information technology). Bob has also provided operational leadership in investigating and analyzing the full range of threats to the security of Canada, which included leading the CSIS Counter Terrorism program.
Bob is also a member of the Board of Directors for Quantum Safe Canada, a member of the Advisory Council on the Modernization of Microdata Access with Statistics Canada, and the Advisory Board for the Master of Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence program with the University of Guelph.
Ian Joiner
Manager, Health Networks
BORN ONTARIO
Ian Joiner
Manager, Health Networks,
BORN ONTARIO
Ian Joiner is the Manager of Health Networks at the Better Outcomes Registry & Network (BORN Ontario), a program of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Based in Ottawa, Ian is responsible for a number of strategic and operational priorities to collect, interpret, share, and rigorously protect high-quality data essential to making Ontario the safest place in the world to have a baby. He is a Registered Physiotherapist, has a Masters Degree in Public Administration, and achieved the Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Farah Jivraj
Head, Market Access
Biogen
Farah Jivraj
Head, Market Access,
Biogen
Farah Jivraj is currently the Head of Market Access and stakeholder relations for Biogen Canada. After receiving her Pharmacy degree and M.Sc. in Health Economics & Health Policy degree from England, Farah worked in South East Asia training Government officials on Health Economics and Policy. Over the last 20 years, Farah has had significant experience in the Health industry, at large Pharmaceutical companies, such as Sanofi Genzyme and Janssen, as well as Biotechnology companies in leadership positions in Medical Affairs, Government & Access and Health Economics. Farah has provided strong leadership and strategic direction on Health Policy and access related functions working with Governments and Private Insurers. She has built relationships with Health Technology Assessment experts to create an optimal Canadian environment to adopt innovative therapies.
Beyond the office, Farah is an active member of her community. She was the Vice Chair for Focus Humanitarian Assistance Canada that helps communities prepare for national and manmade disasters and continues to volunteer in the community. Farah has presented at various leadership conferences on global drug initiatives and cost effectiveness. Farah has one son and resides in the Queen west area of Toronto.
Beyond the office, Farah is an active member of her community. She was the Vice Chair for Focus Humanitarian Assistance Canada that helps communities prepare for national and manmade disasters and continues to volunteer in the community. Farah has presented at various leadership conferences on global drug initiatives and cost effectiveness. Farah has one son and resides in the Queen west area of Toronto.
Susan Woollard
Vice President Clinical Services Chief Nursing Executive
NORTH YORK GENERAL HOSPITAL
Susan Woollard
Vice President Clinical Services Chief Nursing Executive,
NORTH YORK GENERAL HOSPITAL
Susan Woollard is the Vice President of Clinical Programs and Chief Nursing Executive at North York General Hospital. Susan is a Registered Nurse and holds a Masters of Education, Emergency Nursing Certification also holds the Canadian Health Executive Certification. She has an adjunct clinical appointment at Lawrence S Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing – University of Toronto. Susan has presented at a variety of venues and conferences. She and her teams have received the following awards: Health Care Quality Team Award 3M, Canadian Healthcare Excellence in Quality Award (CHEQA), Nicholas E. Davies Enterprise Award of Excellence
Wendy Li
Manager
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Wendy Li
Manager,
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Wendy is the Manager of Decision Support of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, one of Canada's largest academic health sciences centre with over 1.3M patient visits a year and over 1,300 beds. In this role, Wendy is a relentless pursuer of new and innovative ways to promote data-driven decision making at all levels of the organization. Prior to Sunnybrook Wendy held roles in strategy at North York General Hospital and finance at St. MIchael's Hospital.
Wendy holds a Bachelor in Honors Business Administration from Western University, a Master's degree in International Affairs from Carleton University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA).
Peter Jones
Industry Lead – Canadian Healthcare
Microsoft Canada Co
Peter Jones
Industry Lead – Canadian Healthcare,
Microsoft Canada Co
As Healthcare Industry Lead for Microsoft Canada, Peter Jones is responsible for developing the strategy vision of modern healthcare for the Canadian marketplace. Working closely with the Microsoft Worldwide Healthcare team, Peter is deeply enriched in the best practices of healthcare digital transformation that is being practiced by healthcare industry leaders around the globe. Peter’s mandate is to help clients improve their clinical and operational performance by leveraging Microsoft solutions for healthcare data and records management, advanced analytics, and big data, while remaining compliant. Peter joined Microsoft nearly 20 years ago and has been focused on the healthcare industry for over 10 years. He is actively involved in a number Health Informatics groups such as COACH, CHIEF (Advisor), and is an active ITAC Health board member.
Anna Malenkov
Program Manager, Data Services, Strategies and Partnerships Branch, Community and Health Services
The Regional Municipality of York
Anna Malenkov
Program Manager, Data Services, Strategies and Partnerships Branch, Community and Health Services,
The Regional Municipality of York
Anna Malenkov is a Program Manager of the Data Services Team with the Community and Health Services Department at York Region. The team provides internal and external clients with data analysis and research expertise. Since joining York Region in 2002, Anna analyzed data in tabular and spatial formats, created maps, web views, databases and applications and developed and taught internal training courses. Prior to York Region, Anna worked at the City of Markham and the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Anna holds a M.Sc. degree in Biology from the St. Petersburg University in Russia. During her professional career prior to coming to Canada, Anna worked as a Wildlife Biologist in an Ecological Reserve in Russia and as a research scientist in a Technological Centre in Israel.
Sunny Choi
Decision Support Consultant
Mackenzie Health
Sunny Choi
Decision Support Consultant,
Mackenzie Health
20 years experience supporting surgery program with data analytics.
Nicolas Theodoric
Manager, Utilization and Analytics
Mackenzie Health
Nicolas Theodoric
Manager, Utilization and Analytics,
Mackenzie Health
Nicolas Theodoric manages the Utilization and Analytics team at Mackenzie Health. Nicolas lead the hospital-wide business intelligence implementation as part of Mackenzie Health’s 2017 electronic medical record implementation. Nicolas’ team oversees decision support, business intelligence, and case-costing functions within the organization.
Sharon MacSween
Director
ICAT - Mackeznie Health
Sharon MacSween
Director,
ICAT - Mackeznie Health
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