Kevin Lass
About Kevin Lass
Kevin Lass serves as the Director of Pandemic Response at the Ontario Ministry of Health, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in policy and consulting, with previous roles at various organizations including the Ontario Ministry of Health and Ontario Telemedicine Network.
Current Role in Pandemic Response
Kevin Lass serves as the Director of Pandemic Response at the Ontario Ministry of Health. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the province's response to public health emergencies, including the management and coordination of resources and strategies to mitigate the impact of pandemics.
Previous Experience in Health Policy
Before his current role, Kevin Lass worked as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Ontario Ministry of Health from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, he focused on hospitals and capital policy, contributing to the development and implementation of health policies that affect hospital operations and infrastructure.
Consulting and Strategic Partnerships Background
Kevin has a diverse background in consulting and strategic partnerships. He was a Project Consultant at Ontario Telemedicine Network in 2018 and a Consulting Analyst at OPTIMUS | SBR from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he served as a Strategic Partnerships Specialist at StarTau Tel Aviv University Entrepreneurship Center in 2016.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Kevin Lass holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Western University and a Master’s Degree from the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. His academic background provides a foundation for his work in health policy and public administration.
Early Career and Internships
Kevin began his career with various internships, including a role as a Research Intern for the Ontario PC Party in 2014 and as a Policy and Communications Intern at the Office of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services in 2015. These early experiences contributed to his understanding of government operations and policy development.