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[ELIZABETH CHOI]

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I am a driven, innovative and strategic problem solver able to capably apply my solid academic foundation in public health and complementary disciplines. I aspire to leverage my professional experiences including in front-line public health towards a career that showcases my exemplary skills in targeted communication, stakeholder engagement and proactive leadership.

Skill Set Summary
Work​
experience​

Senior Policy and Project Advisor, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC), Population and Public Health Division

January 2015 - Present

  • Provide expertise in the planning, development and implementation of policies, programs and evaluation frameworks addressing strategic objectives of the Ontario public health sector with a particular focus on food safety.
  • Led the regulatory review of five regulations under the Health Protection and Promotion Act including the design, delivery and execution of large stakeholder group facilitation.
  • Provide leadership in the interpretation of the policy intent of the Health Protection and Promotion Act and Regulations.
  • Provide advice on policy issues to senior management.

 

Policy Analyst– Infectious Disease Policy and Programs, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC), Public Health Division

November 2013 - January 2015

  • Effectively led a high-profile program, the provincial Clostridium difficile infection strategic framework by appropriately managing stakeholders.
  • Contributed valuable program area expertise to the review of protocols governing public health unit programs and services, including all enteric disease management appendices and a comprehensive content evaluation of three protocols.
  • Able to manage workload in demanding environment with frequent rapid response requests for information through correspondence, media lines, Q&As and briefing materials.
  • Competently represented the MOHLTC’s interests on external working groups.
 

Certified Public Health Inspector- Food Safety Team, Halton Region Health Protection Services 

April 2012 - August 2012

  • Worked with food premise operators to achieve compliance with regulation by utilizing educational and enforcement approaches. 

  • Comprehensive understanding of public health legislation, roles and responsibilities through demonstrated ability to respond to complex issues.

  • Tasked with leading the development of novel daycare inspection forms and resources for public health inspectors.  

 

Certified Public Health Inspector – General Inspections, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Huron County Health Unit                                             September 2009 - April 2012

  • Well-rounded expertise in environmental health and infectious disease public health programs and services as part of a ‘generalist’ inspections structured health unit.

  • Program file lead for personal service settings (PSS), enteric diseases outbreaks and investigations and infection prevention and control liaison.

  • Led the reinvention of the PSS program including policies and procedures, staff training and targeted approaches to operator/public health education.

  • Established relationships with community partners including daycares, long-term care homes, retirement homes, hospitals and correctional facilities as an infection prevention and control consultant.

  • Involved in mentoring practicum students by providing training, feedback and mock examinations.

Languages
Technical Skills

Microsoft Office 

Korean

French

Education
Master of Public Health 

University of Guelph

Graduated in 2013
 

Certificate in Public Health Inspection for Canada C.P.H.I. (C)

Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI)

Obtained in 2009

 

Bachelors of Applied Science (B.A. Sc.) – Public Health fast-track stream
Ryerson University
Graduated in 2009
 
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Queen's University
Graduated in 2007
• 2003 Ontario Provincial Millennium Scholarship Recipient $16 000 value, 90%+ acceptance average, demonstrated community leadership
Publications/ Presentations

Choi, E., Reilly, K., Sargent, R. and V. Wells. 2013.”Technical Article: Pedicure-Associated Infections.” Environmental Health Review. 56(2) 39-48.

 

Beyond Beauty – Infection Control for Beauty and Body Art: Personal Service Settings Newsletter. November & May 2011. http://www.huronhealthunit.com/beautybodyart/operators

 

Presentations

 

The Ontario Public Health Convention (TOPHC). Toronto, Ontario. April 2016. Presentation: “Advancing Public Transparency: Provincial Public Health Disclosure.”

 

Ontario Food Protection Association - Spring Meeting. Mississauga, Ontario. April 2016. Presentation: “Modernization of Safe Food and Water Regulations under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.”

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Guest Lecturer- Ryerson University. Toronto, Ontario. Toronto, Ontario. February 2016. Presentation: “Public Health Administration.”

 

Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) National Conference. Ottawa, Ontario. September 2015. Presentation: “From Outbreak to Action: Addressing the Emerging Issue of Animal-Related Illness in Children.”

 

The Ontario Pubic Health Convention (TOPHC). Toronto, Ontario. March 2015. Presentation: “How to stop the zoo from becoming zoonotic: The changing nature of animal interaction in Licensed Day Nurseries.”

 

Infectious Diseases: Surveillance and Management for Public Health Workshop. Toronto, Ontario. September 2014. “Preventing and Controlling CDI Outbreaks: Different Roles for Different Folks.”

 

The Ontario Public Health Convention (TOPHC). Toronto, Ontario. March 2014. Poster Presentation: “Strategic Recommendations to strength Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) laboratory testing in Ontario: a collaborative approach.”

 

Food Handler Training Certification Presentation. Halton Region Health Protection Services. 2012.

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