Dawn Fernando
About Dawn Fernando
Dawn Fernando is a Manager (A) at the Ontario Ministry of Health, specializing in Education, Operational Readiness, and Regulations. She has extensive experience in issues management and stakeholder engagement within the healthcare sector, having held various roles at the Ministry since 1998.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Dawn Fernando currently serves as Manager (A) in the Education, Operational Readiness and Regulations division at the Ontario Ministry of Health. She has held this position since 2021. In this role, she oversees various initiatives aimed at enhancing operational readiness and ensuring compliance with regulations within the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience at Ontario Ministry of Health
Dawn Fernando has extensive experience at the Ontario Ministry of Health, where she has held multiple positions since 1998. Her roles include Senior Program Coordinator from 2007 to 2021, Divisional Issues Coordinator from 2000 to 2007, and Project Program Coordinator from 1998 to 2000. She also served as a Program Coordinator for the Academic Health Sciences Centre Project on secondment for six months in 2002. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Policy Analyst on secondment for four months in 2007.
Education and Academic Background
Dawn Fernando studied Sociology at York University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from 1987 to 1990. Her academic background provides a foundation for her work in healthcare policy and operational readiness.
Expertise in Healthcare Policy and Management
Dawn Fernando possesses a strong background in issues management, which is essential for navigating complex healthcare policies. She has demonstrated expertise in operational policy and legislation, contributing significantly to the initiatives of the Ontario Ministry of Health. Her extensive experience in stakeholder management and project leadership further enhances her capabilities within the healthcare government sector.