Lindsay Blackwell
About Lindsay Blackwell
Lindsay Blackwell is an Acting Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, where she leads Indigenous health performance improvement planning. She holds a BA in Political Science and Global Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master's in International Public Policy from the Balsillie School of International Affairs.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Lindsay Blackwell currently serves as the Acting Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. She has been involved in Indigenous health performance improvement planning since 2017. In her managerial capacity, she focuses on enhancing health outcomes for Indigenous communities. Her role includes collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and implement effective health policies.
Education and Academic Background
Lindsay Blackwell earned her Bachelor of Arts with honors in Political Science and Global Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University, studying from 2002 to 2009. She furthered her education at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, where she completed a Master of International Public Policy with a focus on International Political Economy and Human Security from 2010 to 2011.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Lindsay Blackwell held various positions that contributed to her expertise in policy and health. She worked as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care from 2012 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Junior Fellow and Master's candidate at the Centre for International Governance Innovation and the Balsillie School of International Affairs from 2010 to 2011. Her experience also includes roles in the service industry and research.
Focus on Indigenous Health
Lindsay Blackwell has a dedicated focus on networking with other policy professionals in the field of Indigenous health. Since 2017, she has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at improving health performance for Indigenous populations. Her work emphasizes collaboration and the development of policies that address the unique health challenges faced by these communities.