Halah Akash
About Halah Akash
Halah Akash is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Ontario Ministry of Health, specializing in health workforce regulatory oversight. She holds a Master in Environmental Studies from York University and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Toronto.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Halah Akash currently serves as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Ontario Ministry of Health. She has been in this role since 2021, focusing on the Health Workforce Regulatory Oversight Branch. In this position, she contributes to the development and analysis of health policies, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective workforce management within the health sector.
Previous Experience in Health Policy
Prior to her current role, Halah Akash worked as a Policy Analyst at the Ontario Ministry of Health from 2016 to 2021. During this time, she was involved in the Health Workforce Regulatory Oversight Branch, where she played a key role in shaping health workforce policies. Additionally, she served as a Senior Policy Advisor (Secondment) at the Ontario Ministry of Transportation from 2018 to 2020, focusing on provincial transit policy.
Academic Background
Halah Akash holds a Master in Environmental Studies (M.A.) from York University, where she studied Urban Planning. She also earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Toronto. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in policy analysis and urban planning.
Teaching and Research Experience
Halah Akash has experience in academia, having worked as a Teaching Assistant at York University from 2014 to 2015. She also held the position of Graduate Research Assistant at York University from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she worked as a Lead Analyst for Civil Society Studies at the G8 Research Group during the same period, contributing to research efforts in civil society.
Early Career in Government Services
Halah Akash began her career in government services, working as a Junior Policy Advisor at the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services in 2014. She later became a Policy Advisor in the same ministry in 2016. Her early roles involved supporting policy development and governance initiatives within the provincial government.