Marysia Szymczak
About Marysia Szymczak
Marysia Szymczak serves as the Assistant Deputy Minister of Communications at the Ontario Ministry of Health, a position she has held since 2020. She has a diverse educational background with degrees in Education and Psychology, and has held various leadership roles in health communications.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Marysia Szymczak serves as the Assistant Deputy Minister of Communications at the Ontario Ministry of Health. She has held this position since 2020, where she oversees communication strategies and initiatives within the ministry. Her role involves managing public relations and ensuring effective communication between the ministry and stakeholders.
Previous Positions in Health Communications
Prior to her current role, Szymczak worked in various communication-related positions within the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. She served as the Director of Public and Corporate Affairs from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she was the Director of Communications from 2019 to 2020, and she held the position of Director of Communications and Stakeholder Relations at the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network from 2017 to 2019.
Educational Background
Marysia Szymczak has an extensive educational background. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Toronto in 1970. She also obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Western University in the same year. Furthermore, she completed the Leading Strategic Change program at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and participated in the Queen’s Executive Program at Smith School of Business, Queen's University.
Certification in Public Relations
Szymczak pursued further education in public relations, obtaining a Post-graduate Certificate from Ryerson University. Additionally, she completed the Canadian Securities Course through the Canadian Securities Institute, enhancing her qualifications in communications and stakeholder engagement.