Marissa Hill

MSc Student

  • College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
  • Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences
  • Postgraduate Certificate Global Health Challenges

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Biography

Background

Live and work in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Have an academic background in health science (graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2011 with Honours Specialization in Kinesiology). I have worked in government and non-profit (health sector) in Toronto for the past 5 years.

Currently work at Cancer Care Ontario which is the Ontario government’s advisor on the cancer and renal systems, as well as on access to care for key health services. CCO drives continuous improvement in disease prevention and screening, the delivery of care, and the patient experience for chronic diseases. Known for its innovation and evidence-based approaches, CCO leads multi-year system planning, contracts for services with hospitals and providers, develops and deploys information systems, establishes guidelines and standards, and tracks performance targets to ensure system-wide improvements in cancer, chronic kidney disease – through the Ontario Renal Network – and access to care.

My work is in the area of project management, focusing on projects that enhance or implement net-new breast, cervical, colon, and/or lung cancer screening services. 

Qualifications

Graduated with Honours Specialization in Kinesiology (undergraduate degree) and have since completed a Certificate in Lean Six Sigma (process and quality management and excellence) as a postgraduate degree.

Since 2014, have completed the following professional development courses: Advanced Project Management, Crucial Conversations, Delegation Skills for Leaders, Facilitation Fundamentals, Keys to Assertive Communication, Keys to Coaching Others, Keys to Giving Recognition, Managing Project Risks and Changes, and Practical Project Management.

Am currently studying in preparation for writing my Project Management Professional examination in 2017. 

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