Christine Sham
About Christine Sham
Christine Sham serves as the Director of Information Management Strategy and Policy at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, where she has contributed to the modernization of health privacy legislation and innovative information sharing strategies. With extensive experience in various roles within the ministry, she has a strong background in digital health and public sector transformation.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Christine Sham serves as the Director of Information Management Strategy and Policy at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. She has held this position since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing innovative strategies for health system information sharing, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of health services in Ontario.
Previous Experience in Health Sector
Christine Sham has extensive experience at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. She worked as the Telemedicine Program Lead from 2007 to 2009 and as a Telemedicine Program Consultant from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, she served as Assistant to the Chief Information Officer from 2000 to 2005 and as Manager of Strategy and Innovation in the Digital Health Secretariat from 2009 to 2017.
Contributions to Health Privacy Legislation
Christine played a key role in the modernization of Ontario’s health privacy legislation. Her efforts have been instrumental in ensuring that health information management aligns with contemporary privacy standards, enhancing the protection of patient information within the healthcare system.
Educational Background
Christine Sham studied at the University of Toronto, where she achieved a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in the Division of Engineering Science. This educational foundation has contributed to her expertise in information management and strategy within the health sector.
Skills and Expertise
Christine possesses a unique ability to translate enterprise vision into operational reality. Her skills enable her to achieve transformational outcomes in the public sector, particularly in the realm of digital health and information management.