Estelle Saint Martin Halbach
About Estelle Saint Martin Halbach
Estelle Saint Martin Halbach is the Manager of the Communications Branch at the Ontario Ministry of Health, where she has worked since 2020. With over 25 years of experience in communication, she has held various roles in both Canada and France, specializing in media strategy and public affairs.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Estelle Saint Martin Halbach serves as the Manager of the Communications Branch at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. She has held this position since 2020. In this role, she oversees communication strategies and initiatives within the ministry, contributing to the overall public health messaging and community outreach efforts.
Previous Experience in Communications
Estelle has over 25 years of experience in the field of communications, with a focus on both online and offline media strategies. Her previous roles include serving as the Strategic Communications Projects Specialist at Toronto Central LHIN for two months in 2014, and as the Director of Communications and Public Affairs at DDB Group in Paris from 1998 to 2000.
Founding and Directing 58Wheeler Inc.
Estelle founded 58Wheeler Inc., a communications firm, in Toronto and served as its Director from 2010 to 2013. This role involved managing various communication projects and strategies, further enhancing her expertise in the communications sector.
Educational Background
Estelle studied at Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV), where she focused on Literature and achieved deug/licence/Maitrise from 1987 to 1989. She also attended Victor Duruy, completing a Hypokhagne in Literature from 1986 to 1987, which laid the foundation for her career in communications.
International Communications Experience
Estelle has gained significant international experience throughout her career. She worked as a Communications Manager at Tibet Office Paris for 14 years, where she managed communication strategies in both Paris and Toronto. Additionally, she served as Press Manager for the Minister, Simone Veil, at the Ministry of Health, Social and Urban Affairs, focusing on special projects.