Andrea Proctor
About Andrea Proctor
Andrea Proctor serves as the Manager of the Evidence Synthesis Unit at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. She has previously held roles at the Vector Institute and the Ontario Ministry of Health, contributing to health care engagement and research planning.
Current Role at Ministry of Health
Andrea Proctor serves as the Manager of the Evidence Synthesis Unit at the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care in Ontario. In this role, she oversees the synthesis of evidence to inform health policy and decision-making. Her responsibilities include managing projects that require the integration of research findings and data analysis to support health initiatives.
Previous Experience at Vector Institute
Prior to her current position, Andrea Proctor worked as the Director of Health Care Engagement at the Vector Institute from 2017 to 2018. During her tenure, she focused on fostering collaboration between the institute and health care stakeholders to enhance the application of data science in health care settings.
Experience at Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Andrea Proctor has extensive experience with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. She served as a Senior Research/Planning Advisor from 2012 to 2015, where she contributed to strategic planning and research initiatives. Earlier, she held the position of Research/Planning Analyst from 2010 to 2012, focusing on data analysis and research support for health policy development.
Educational Background in Psychology
Andrea Proctor holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cognitive Psychology from Northwestern University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (HBSc) in Psychology from the University of Toronto. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in evidence synthesis and health research.