Janelle Ritchie
About Janelle Ritchie
Janelle Ritchie serves as a Team Lead at the Ontario Ministry of Health, bringing extensive experience in health policy and implementation. She has held various roles within the Ministry since 2007 and has a strong educational background in Criminal Justice and Public Policy.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Janelle Ritchie currently holds the position of Team Lead at the Ontario Ministry of Health. She has been in this role since 2020. In addition to her role as Team Lead, she also serves as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Hospitals Branch, a position she has held since 2017. Her work focuses on policy development and implementation within the healthcare system in Ontario.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Policy
Janelle Ritchie has extensive experience in healthcare policy and implementation. She worked as an Implementation Consultant for Ontario's Wait Time and ER/ALC Strategy at the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care from 2007 to 2010. Following this, she served as an Implementation Lead for Ontario's Seniors Strategy from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she was a Performance Improvement Planning Consultant at the Health Quality Branch from 2010 to 2012.
Background in Crisis Counseling
Before her work in healthcare policy, Janelle Ritchie served as a Crisis Counsellor at Victim Services Toronto from 2006 to 2009. This role involved providing support and assistance to individuals in crisis, contributing to her understanding of public health and community services.
Educational Qualifications
Janelle Ritchie holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Criminal Justice and Public Policy from the University of Guelph, which she completed from 2000 to 2004. She also obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Administration from Humber College in 2006. Additionally, she studied Addictions Education at McMaster University, earning a Certificate from 2008 to 2013.