Melanie Goren
About Melanie Goren
Melanie Goren is a Legal Counsel currently working at the Ontario Ministry of Health. She has extensive experience in various legal roles within the Ontario government and has a strong educational background in law and public administration.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Melanie Goren serves as Legal Counsel at the Ontario Ministry of Health. She has held this position since 2020. In this role, she provides legal advice and support on various health-related matters, contributing to the ministry's objectives in public health and policy.
Previous Experience at Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
Prior to her current role, Melanie Goren worked at the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General as Counsel from 2015 to 2019. During this four-year tenure, she was involved with Tribunals Ontario, where she provided legal counsel on tribunal matters. She also served as Counsel in the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services from 2013 to 2014, and as a Student at Law from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Qualifications
Melanie Goren obtained her Doctor of Law (JD) from Queen's University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2012. She also earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Queen's University in 2010. Earlier, she studied at the University of Waterloo, where she achieved a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Health Studies, Honours Co-op, from 2003 to 2008.
Early Career at University Health Network
Melanie Goren began her career at the University Health Network, where she worked as an Analyst in the Project Management Office within Shared Information Management Services for four months in 2009. She also completed two co-op placements at the same organization, one in 2006 and another in 2007, both in Project Management.
Co-op Experience at Canadian Institute for Health Information
Before her legal career, Melanie Goren gained experience as a co-op student at the Canadian Institute for Health Information from 2005 to 2006. This role provided her with insights into health information management and policy, which would later inform her legal practice in health-related matters.