BlueDot protects people around the world from infectious diseases with human and artificial intelligence.

Kamran is an infectious disease physician and a Professor of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto. After completing his training in infectious diseases, preventive medicine, and public health at Cornell, Columbia, and Harvard, he returned to Toronto just before SARS crippled the city during the 2003 outbreak. Deeply motivated by this event, Kamran has dedicated his career to finding solutions that help the world better prepare for and respond to tomorrow’s infectious disease threats.

Lindsay is passionate about growing companies that have a positive social impact on their customers, and has a broad range of experience working across both the private and public sectors. Prior to joining BlueDot, Lindsay led business development and marketing efforts for a leading Microsoft partner in the UK, managed the Clinton Health Access Initiative’s (CHAI) malaria programs across East and West Africa, and led customer experience for Fenix International’s (pay-a-you-go solar company) in Uganda. Lindsay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts (Honours) in Political Science & International Development from Queen’s University, and completed a certificate in Marketing from the London School of Marketing. As the COO of BlueDot, Lindsay is focused on the company’s day-to-day operations as well as its commercial strategy.

As an entrepreneur and a senior executive, Tim led the strategy and product development of SaaS and app-based data-driven solutions for Fortune 500 companies in the life sciences, insurance, media, retail operations, and social segments. A passionate product and technology leader for over 20 years, Tim possesses extensive change and growth management experience as well as the imagination, enthusiasm, and mentorship skills to inspire technical and creative professionals to new heights of collective success. He studied business commerce and computer science at McMaster University and Mohawk college respectively, followed by executive education in negotiation at Harvard University.

Richard is a seasoned strategist, with a focus on helping transform scientific innovations into businesses with a positive social impact. At BlueDot he leads strategy, planning, and business operations. Richard began his career at McKinsey where he advised clients on advanced analytics, before founding the AI strategy and governance services practice at Element AI, and continuing to work on enterprise AI strategy as Director of AI Success at DataRobot. Having spent over a decade working with companies and advising leaders on how to define and execute their analytics and automation strategies, Richard writes about and participates in forums focused on the social and economic impact of advanced technologies including the World Economic Forum, Partnership on AI, and Brookfield Institute. Richard holds an MBA, two Law degrees, and a BSc in Cognitive Science from McGill University.

As a results-oriented technology leader with over 20 years of experience, Jeremy has a track record of building diverse, globally-distributed and cross-functional agile teams that do amazing work in the areas of health sciences, energy, finance, retail and media. His mission is to serve innovative organizations by leading with a people-first approach so that teams of talented individuals with a culture of collaboration can make an impact. Jeremy holds degrees in computer science and business, and an advanced certificate in cyber security.

Alex is an epidemiologist and data scientist who has been dedicated to emerging pandemic threats and emergency management for more than 10 years. He has focussed on early warning of global catastrophes. He trained in epidemiology and statistics in Canada and France, software development in Costa Rica, served as an EcoHealthNet Scholar, and is a contributor to the EpiEstim R package. He has led teams in risk assessment, indicator and event-based surveillance, strategic intelligence, data science, and data engineering, often in the context of an ongoing crisis response. At BlueDot, Alex leads Outbreak Science, the human and artificial intelligence that powers our global early warning system and translates its insights for high-speed, high-stakes decision making.

Jennifer holds a Master's degree in epidemiology and manages BlueDot’s international clients and partners, including the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Prior to BlueDot, she worked on the BioDiaspora academic research program at St. Michael's Hospital for six years coordinating research activities for government and academic stakeholders and before that spent 10 years in the private sector specializing in technology and license management.

With a background in all things People & Culture from start-ups to scale-ups, Robin joins BlueDot with a wealth of knowledge. Robin dove into the world of talent acquisition, operations, and P&C management after graduating from the University of Guelph. As part of the senior leadership team at BlueDot, Robin influences the strategic goals of the organization and focuses on building a high-performance culture.

Udi is passionate about delivering insights to drive growth and believes in the importance of communicating data. Previously Udi worked at several high growth start-ups at Uberflip and Wave, helping scale the finance function to support all areas of the organization. Udi is a designated CPA and holds an Accounting and Financial Management degree from the University of Waterloo. As the VP Finance of BlueDot, Udi is focused on providing accurate financial planning, forecasting, and accounting.

Les is a tenured leader in the AI SaaS, Life Sciences and MedTech sectors with a strong focus on driving solution development and outcomes with customers and internal teams. At BlueDot, he is leading and building a world-class sales organization. His experience in marketing, sales and managing complex projects, has fueled his enthusiasm and passion for working collaboratively with marketing, customer success and sales to build a positive culture, drive growth and deliver the utmost in value to customers. Les is a passionate photographer who collects and shoots with old film cameras. For him, film photography is very much like deal development as it requires a mix of creativity, sound process, practice, and continual learning to produce stellar film images and a final print.

Glenn has been an entrepreneur and data application software designer for over 35 years and is a graduate of the Computer Technology program from Sir Sandford Fleming College. He has worked with a wide variety of public and private organizations across Canada and the US building and assisting teams with the delivery of sophisticated data solutions. His background includes health sciences, industrial, entertainment and publishing industries. His applications strive to uncover 'meaning' in data to deliver strategic intelligence and operational excellence. He is a seasoned facilitator and presenter, with a talent for capturing complex requirements and distilling them into clear solutions and technical deliverables.

James is passionate about delivering social good through innovative technologies. He is a founder, product manager, and social scientist. Before joining BlueDot, he founded a company focused on mentorship and career growth. Prior to that, at Delphia, he created technologies that helped people earn wealth from their data. He was the first hire at Vox Pop Labs, helping millions make more informed decisions. More than anything, he’s the guy who asks too many questions.

Lauren is a seasoned B2B SaaS Product Marketer with over 8 years of experience that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to high-growth start-ups. She holds an HBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business.

Dr. Andrea Thomas is a veterinary epidemiologist with experience in surveillance and quantitative epidemiology. She has previously worked on projects involving evaluation of West Nile virus surveillance in Ontario and enhanced surveillance for livestock disease detection. Andrea leads the surveillance team, and her expertise in the domains of zoonoses and surveillance, in addition to her quantitative and spatial analytic skills support the BlueDot Analytics, Data Engineering and Development teams. Andrea holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, a Masters in Epidemiology and a PhD in Epidemiology, all obtained at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph.

Jaimie is a GIS Analyst with experience in health geography, advanced GIS techniques, and spatial decision analysis. At BlueDot, she provides daily geoprocessing support and database maintenance. She holds a Bachelor’s degree with honours in Geographic Analysis from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Mariana is a physician with Pediatric specialization and Masters Degrees on Clinical and Research in Infectious Diseases. She brings her clinical and research expertise in Surveillance activities at BlueDot. She recently finished an Infectious Diseases Fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada.

Kai is a data scientist with experience in epidemiology, disease surveillance, systematic review, predictive modeling, spatial analysis, and agent-based modeling. He is passionate in generating new insight from real-world evidence to inform public health decisions. He has been in the senior and leadership roles as a territorial epidemiologist, senior data scientist, and project lead for various government, research, and for-profit organizations. He holds a Master's and Ph.D. in Epidemiology at the University of Alberta focusing on global disease patterns and applications of machine learning in public health.

Finnley Rose is an epidemiologist and biostatistician with experience in inferential statistics, predictive modelling, study appraisal and machine learning. Finnley brings to BlueDot their passion for data visualization and knowledge transfer, in order to bring clarity to results gleaned from a variety of data sources. Finnley has a PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Western University, and a Masters of Math in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo.

Affan is interested in applying mathematical and computational technologies (e.g. machine learning, optimization, agent-based modelling) to understand epidemiological dynamics of communicable diseases and effectiveness of health interventions. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, focusing on dynamical systems and their applications to the fields of mathematical biology and bioinformatics. Prior to joining BlueDot, he was a postdoctoral research scientist at the Center for Infectious Disease Modelling and Analysis at Yale University, where he has published a series of high-impact articles on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Natalie is an epidemiologist with experience in population health/clinical research, biostatistics, and creating scientific communication products. She joins BlueDot with a passion for applying epidemiology to achieve tangible and meaningful impact – the “so what?”. Here, she contributes to developing reports to provide insight for decision-makers and clients. Natalie holds a MSc in Epidemiology & Biostatistics from Western University.

Anindita is an epidemiologist with experience working in communicable diseases and infection control. In addition to her research skills, she brings her passion for infectious diseases and knowledge translation to the Insights team at BlueDot, to help with research related to COVID-19 on a global scale. Anindita holds an MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Toronto.

Josephine joins BlueDot with her background in global health and epidemiology. With a passion for infectious diseases and data visualization, she aids in knowledge translation and generating solutions with the Insights team. Josephine holds a MMASc in Global Health Systems and hopes to aid in the creation of sustainable infectious disease prevention strategies.

Hernan is a physician specialized in Internal Medicine. He brings clinical and public health expertise to a wide range of BlueDot activities, including building up the organization's knowledge foundations and consulting on various research and development projects. Hernan finished his training in Internal Medicine at the Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo and La Universidad Del Zulia in Venezuela.

Tyna earned a Ph.D. in Electrical engineering from Dalhousie University, concentrating in image processing and machine learning applied to medical imaging. She has had a varied career, having worked as a design engineer in building and industrial systems, a data scientist in medical image analysis, a technical lead, and a product manager in software to facilitate the productization of data analytics and machine learning solutions. Tyna also mentors, promotes STEM education via the engineer-in-residence program and writes a blog on tynahope.medium.com.

Carmen is a Spatial Analyst with experience in health geography, spatial decision support, and spatial statistics. At BlueDot, she leverages GIS to provide insights to decision makers on topics such as resource allocation and emergency response to infectious disease. Carmen holds a Master’s degree in Spatial Analysis from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Katarina is a product designer who transforms data and complex processes into organized and intuitive experiences. She has worked and studied abroad and has experience working in large corporations creating products that helped people in visualizing information, skill and career development, and streamlining various processes. Katarina holds a Bachelor’s degree from the York University/Sheridan College joint program in Design.

Rahul is a designer with a passion for simplifying complex business workflows. His foray in the field of data came early on while visualizing geolocation and operational analytics tools for the supply chain industry. This sparked his interest in building a compelling narrative around a steady stream of disparate information. Rahul holds an MBA in marketing and a diploma in visual design.

Sakshi is a Product Innovation Associate, responsible for improving BlueDot’s products through R&D activities, and guiding cross-functional work. She holds a Honours BSc in Health and Disease & Immunology from University of Toronto, and is passionate about health-technology and social impact. She continues to explore her interests through research and policy projects in gender and in international development outside of work.

Kevin is a developer with a passion for full-stack web development. He has experience developing web application platforms and Android applications, having previously worked at a healthcare technology and research company. Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Toronto.

Anna is a software engineer who loves innovating software solutions with user satisfaction and code quality in mind. Not new to the healthcare space, she previously developed software for medical devices, including an extensible machine-learning-based framework to diagnose infectious diseases. Anna holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of the Philippines-Diliman.

Kyle is a software developer, specializing in automated testing solutions. He has primarily tested web applications built using C# or JavaScript, but has also supported data systems, hardware launches and client applications. As an autodidact of computer science and philosophy, Kyle is always up for a conversation about software development and testing. He is a graduate of the Computer Programmer/Analyst program at Conestoga College.

Grady comes to Bluedot from a DevOps Engineering background, with a focus on platform stability. Grady graduated from the University of Guelph as a Mechanical Engineer, who found a love for the complexity and logical problem solving in the world of software development. Grady just bought a house in Hamilton, Ontario where he lives with his partner. They spend their free time biking, running, and swimming as well as moderate amounts of weightlifting. When he is not working out, he enjoys landscaping and gardening as well as refinishing furniture he finds on the side of the road. Grady is also an avid Toronto sports fan who loves any and all Toronto teams but especially the Blue Jays and the Maple Leafs.

Garrett got his degree in Computer Science from the University of Manitoba. When Garrett joined BlueDot, he brought his experience with observability and reliability and his fondness for visualization. All of this has lead him to specialize in the Site Reliability career path. Garrett enjoys curling, improve comedy and board games.

Vivian holds a Master's degree in Spatial Analysis from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from York. She curates, manages and analyzes BlueDot’s many large datasets.

Sonya is a software developer with strong GIS expertise and an eye for UX design. She specializes in developing web applications, data integration pipelines, and web mapping. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Analysis from Toronto Metropolitan University and has had previous experience as a data engineer and GIS analyst at BlueDot.

Rajesh is a civil engineer turned software engineer with great love and passion for leveraging mathematics, engineering, science, and technology to solve complex real-life problems. Equipped with a Bachelor's in Engineering, Master's in computer applications, and a plethora of Microsoft .Net and Database management certifications he has 12+ years of experience in software development, and project management in Government, e-health, finance, academic, entertainment, and real estate sectors. During his career, he has designed, developed, and supported live use applications in a team environment. He possesses a great combination of in-depth technical skills (advanced data structures and algorithms/design patterns) and team leadership skills, excellent understanding of business-domain and business-needs/priorities, and breadth of technical scope/layers/components to fulfill team’s expectations and organization's goals.

Kirill is a full stack developer specializing in web development and enterprise systems integration. He has experience working in education sphere and technical consulting. He is passionate about creating simple coding solutions to complex problems and about Agile and Scrum. Kirill is a certified Scrum Master, and he got his Master's degree in Applied Mathematics and Informatics from Moscow Power Engineering Institute.

Travis is a Front-End developer who loves creating software which the user enjoys and finds easy to use. He enjoys keeping up with the latest technologies to make sure his software solutions are always improving. Previously he has experience creating mobile and web applications. Travis holds certificates in software development and computer technologies from Durham College.

Vinorth is a full-stack developer with a passion for building software applications that influence positive change in the everyday lives of people. He has experience developing web and data integration applications and holds a bachelor's degree in Physics from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Shawn is a software developer primarily specializing in integration and API development. He works closely with subject matter experts and a variety of software to create modern enterprise solutions. Shawn is a graduate of the Fanshawe College Computer Programming and Analysis program.

Rada is a software developer passionate about using tech to make the world a better place. She has a wide range of programming interests from web development to data science. At BlueDot, Rada's focus is on ensuring reliability and integrity of the software. Rada holds a Masters of Data Science from University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University.

Russell is a data engineer with experience building data solutions at scale in the cloud. At BlueDot he applies his knowledge and experience with cloud technologies, machine learning, software development, and spatial data to the development of data solutions that support the company's products and services. Russell holds a Bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Toronto, as well as certificates in GIS and big data/predictive analytics from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Ruoyu is an engineer of passion in cloud technologies and methodologies. To him, using software and big data to solve real-world problems is just as important as fostering an engineering culture to support those evolving solutions. His interests and experience include data warehousing in cloud, batch/streaming ETL pipelines, and DevOps automation. Before joining BlueDot, Ruoyu worked in tech and data departments in several companies across various industries, including IoT, finance, and education.

Nick specializes in data engineering and has additional complementary skills in geomatics, cloud operations, and web development. He previously worked for Natural Resources Canada, where he developed a web application for conducting natural hazard risk assessments. He also worked for the Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada as a data engineer and cloud architect/operator. He holds a Bachelor's of Science from McGill University and a Master’s of Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.

Jaydeep is a data analyst by trade with a strong background in GIS, Python, and data engineering. From the University of Waterloo, he completed an Undergraduate degree in Geomatics, Minor in Computer Science, and a Master of Geography. He has worked on COVID-19 projects such as consulting for Flatten.ca to help them analyze their COVID-19 syndromic surveillance data in Canada and Somalia. Jaydeep is an all rounder data engineer suited to support data services and geospatial products.

Joe is a data engineer with experience building GIS and data solutions for several areas of business within government. Prior to BlueDot, he worked for York Region Public Health where he lead the development of the COVID-19 business intelligence and reporting system, which involved configuring database management systems, data pipelines, ETLs, machine learning processes, and dashboards. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics with a minor in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo.

Bronwyn is passionate about the use of data to improve lives and our planet. After completing her bachelor’s degree from Queen’s University and Masters of Public Health from the University of Waterloo, she worked for many years in population health and health services research. More recently, she has completed a certificate in Big Data and Predictive Analytics from Toronto Metropolitan University, and been involved in front line COVID-19 response as a Health Data Analyst at a municipal public health unit.

Megan uses her knowledge of geospatial and data analysis to produce mapping outputs for the BlueDot team and their clients. She use her passion for environmental science to advance her analytical skills to find the intersection between biology and analytics. Megan holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biodiversity and Conservation Science from the University of Toronto.

Lauren is a mathematician with experience in infectious disease modelling and epidemiology. She brings to BlueDot her passion for using mathematics to effectuate meaningful change in the world. Lauren holds a MSc. in Mathematics, during which she developed the first immunological model that integrates the unique mechanisms of action of several drug classes in combination HIV-1 therapy. At BlueDot, she aims to enhance model infrastructure through the development, validation, and integration of model enhancements.

Dev is a through believer of value-based consultative approach in addressing business problems. He possesses a successful record in envisioning and implementing leading-edge strategies to drive rapid, sustainable business and market share growth. He comes with over 8-year experience in B2B & B2G sales and enterprise account management with high technology industry leaders like National Instruments, Top Hat and Siemens. Dev is an MBA and Instrumentation Engineer and loves to travel, ride his motorcycle, and spend quality time with family when he is not at work.

Matthew believes strongly in the role of public policy to support the lives of citizens in a global context. At BlueDot, his role is to develop business with North American governments and public entities. Prior to BlueDot, he worked in government at the provincial level, and subsequently spent 4 years selling solutions for a Canadian micro-mobility company to governments across North America. Outside of BlueDot, Matthew is an avid golfer, playing regularly in amateur tournaments across Ontario.

Chris loves working with people to solve problems. He has always had a passion for health technology, but has been involved in the robotics industry prior to joining BlueDot. Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering from Carleton University.

Chris has two Honours Diplomas in Computer Technologies and over 20 years’ experience in the IT sector, including working with backend applications and other integration technologies. He has worked with many departments, from Sales and Support to Product as well as Development and Engineering Teams. In his non-work time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and finding fun ways to stay fit. His go to for staying fit are exercise, nutritious cooking and baking and maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle.

Jenny brings over six years of client services and account management experience in the digital health space. Drawing on her marketing communications experience and passion for health, Jenny's major strengths lie in her exceptional ability to provide clients the best possible approach and results. Jenny holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bishop's University and a Corporate Communications post-graduate certificate from Seneca College.

Arthur builds and manages the partnership portfolio in BlueDot. He holds an MBA from Schulich School of Business and an MSc in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Toronto. Prior to BlueDot, Arthur worked as a Senior Partnerships Manager at Cyclica, an AI in drug discovery company. He is also an entrepreneur with a passion for the pet industry.

Irene brings program management and stakeholder relationship experience from diverse social impact areas, including global health, civic education and labour rights. She manages BlueDot’s international public programs, working collaboratively with partners to drive impact from BlueDot’s solutions. She holds a Master’s of Global Affairs from the University of Toronto and is pursuing an MBA in International Health Management at the Swiss Institute of Tropical and Public Health.

Reem holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and an Executive Masters in Business Administration from Lebanese American University. She has worked in the healthcare industry for over 9 years with companies like Eli Lilly & Co and Celgene. At BlueDot, she is responsible for managing clients’ relationships and driving sustainable value, mainly in healthcare and risk enterprise.

Kristy holds a Masters in Anthropology and Environment & Sustainability from Western University, where she partnered with Indigenous led community environmental management initiatives and studied the impacts of environmental degradation on community and public health. She brings a diverse background in research, user experience design, and relationship management. At BlueDot, she is part of the Client and Partner success team, working to build lasting client relationships and drive value from BlueDot's solutions.

Kate is a surveillance analyst with experience in biostatistics and database management. She joins BlueDot with a passion for infectious disease and population health. Kate holds a MSc in Epidemiology from the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta and a BSc in Biology and Pharmacology from McMaster University.

Judy is a physician with a background in family practice, specifically in women’s health and chronic disease management. She has clinical research experience from UHN and St. Michael’s Hospital in pathology and gynecology oncology, respectively. Along with her research skills, Judy brings a wide range of clinical and teaching experience to BlueDot, where she performs surveillance activities and helps improve clinical data, endemic disease maps, and communications.

Nicole is driven by her passion for the intersection of health and emergency management. Joining BlueDot as a Surveillance Analyst, she brings previous experiences from both the private and public sectors. An avid volunteer, she regularly contributes to projects with a focus on social impact. Nicole holds a BSc in Biological Sciences, an Honours BSc in Global Health, a Professional Certificate in Emergency Management and is completing an MSc in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

As a passionate relationship builder, Amaris focuses on growing the BlueDot team with a human-centred recruitment model. After graduating from Humber College, Brock University, and the University of Guelph, Amaris dove into a career of building diverse and inclusive teams in the busy tech hub of Kitchener-Waterloo at start-ups and high-growth companies.

Courtney is a passionate people partner who believes that helping to build an inclusive, creative and fun workplace for all employees creates a positive culture. Courtney holds a Bachelor's Degree in History from Brock University, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from George Brown College.

Beatrice provides administrative coordination for day-to-day operations to the team. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and Economics from the University of Toronto.

Chantal is an administrative professional with nearly 20 years of corporate and non-profit experience, with many of those years being within the health care sector. She has a special interest in governance and social justice initiatives. Her constant goal is to use her skills to support companies and causes that make a positive impact on the world.

Michael has 15 years of experience in a leadership role in GIS, IT Systems and Computer Networking at Toronto Metropolitan University. He enhances the workflow and capabilities of the BlueDot team by providing GIS and IT infrastructure and exploring new technologies. He holds a Master’s degree in Spatial Analysis from the University of Toronto and Toronto Metropolitan University.

Rahim is a senior biostatistician and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto with deep expertise in spatiotemporal statistical modelling and predictive analytics. Rahim holds a Ph.D. in Statistics and a Master's degree in Biostatistics from the University of Toronto.

Isaac is an infectious disease physician with training in tropical medicine and global health. Dr. Bogoch completed his training in infectious diseases at the Harvard Medical School, holds a Master's degree in clinical epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health, and trained in tropical medicine at the Gorgas Memorial Institute and Instituto de Medicina Tropical in Lima, Peru. His clinical practice is based at the Toronto General Hospital and he is an Assistant Professor of Medicine with the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Toronto.

Nancy has established herself as a trusted strategic advisor based on her intricate understanding of Canada’s complex healthcare system. She has worked with senior levels of government and health leaders across the system, and understands how health policy and purchasing decisions are made. By leveraging her expertise in strategic planning, medical technology commercialization, public policy, and government affairs, clients are able to develop the right plan and engage the right stakeholders at the right time to ensure measurable, lasting results. Nancy holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours, Marketing) from Queen’s University and is a Certified Coach Practitioner.

Janet M. Davidson has more than 40 years of experience in healthcare in government, voluntary, and hospital and community sectors in a number of Canadian jurisdictions. She was Deputy Minister of Alberta Health and the Official Administrator of Alberta Health Services. She currently holds the position of Chair of the Board of the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Janet received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Windsor and a Master in Health Services Administration from the University of Alberta. She is a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors education program at Rotman School of Management, the UC Berkeley School of Public Health’s Global Health Leadership Forum, and has an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the University of Windsor.

Debbie Fischer is an experienced board director and has held senior leadership positions in professional consulting services for healthcare and government. She is currently an Executive Associate with KPMG, where she consults on organizational change and large-scale system transformation in healthcare and public sectors. Debbie was previously the Executive Vice President, Strategy and Organizational Development at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto and an Assistant Deputy Minister in Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Debbie has a Bachelor of Science (Neurobiology and Comparative Physiology) from McGill University and Master of Health Administration from the University of Ottawa. She also holds CHRL and ICD.D designations.

Michael most recently served as the Chief of Medical Staff at Humber River Hospital, one of Canada’s largest regional acute care hospitals. As former Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at the University Health Network, Director of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control at Public Health Ontario, and a former Director at Infection Prevention and Control Canada, Michael has worked for many years to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings and the community. Michael holds Master’s degrees from McGill University and the University of Toronto, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in infectious diseases.

John has more than 40 years of healthcare experience, having arrived in Ontario in 1999 after leading several hospitals in western Canada (Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary Regional Health Authority, and Alberta Hospital Association) to become the Assistant Deputy Minister of Programs in the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. John subsequently joined St. Michael’s Hospital as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. A certified health executive with the Canadian College of Health Leaders, he was appointed Chair of the college board in June 2010 after serving as Provincial Director for several provinces. John has a Master of Health Administration from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor in Economics and Math from the University of Western Ontario.