Elise Belzil
About Elise Belzil
Elise Belzil serves as the Senior Manager of Rapid Response and Outbreak Management at the Ontario Ministry of Health. She has held various roles in government and policy, including positions at the Ontario Cannabis Store and Global Affairs Canada.
Current Role in Health Management
Elise Belzil serves as the Senior Manager for Rapid Response and Outbreak Management at the Ontario Ministry of Health. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing strategies and initiatives that address public health emergencies and outbreaks. Her work involves coordinating responses to health crises and ensuring effective management of resources to protect public health.
Previous Experience in Government and Policy
Prior to her current position, Elise held various roles within the government sector. She worked as a Policy Advisor at The Ontario Cabinet Office, focusing on international relations and protocol from 2016 to 2018. She also served as a Junior Trade Policy Officer at Global Affairs Canada in 2015, where she contributed to trade policy development.
Educational Background
Elise Belzil completed her Master of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and English Literature from The University of British Columbia. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in policy analysis and international relations.
Experience in Strategic Engagement
Elise worked at the Ontario Cannabis Store as the Manager of Strategic Engagement from 2019 to 2020. In this role, she focused on developing and implementing strategies to engage stakeholders effectively. She also served as a Senior Policy Advisor at the same organization from 2018 to 2019, where she contributed to corporate affairs and policy development.
Internship Experience in International Policy
In 2013, Elise gained international experience as a Policy Intern with the European Commission's Poverty Reduction Unit in Brussels. This position allowed her to engage with policy issues on a global scale and provided insights into international development and cooperation.