Michele Weidinger
About Michele Weidinger
Michele Weidinger serves as the Lead of Standards and Performance at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, where she has developed performance management frameworks and equitable funding models for health boards. With a strong academic background, including a PhD in Public Health and Health Systems from the University of Waterloo, she is recognized for her expertise in performance management and stakeholder communication.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Michele Weidinger currently serves as the Lead in Standards and Performance at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing standards and performance initiatives within the ministry. Her expertise in performance management and continuous quality improvement is recognized, contributing to the development of effective health policies and frameworks.
Previous Experience at Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Michele Weidinger has held various positions at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. She acted as Manager in Standards and Performance from 2014 to 2016, where she led a cross-functional team to develop a performance management framework for 36 boards of health. Additionally, she served as Team Lead for Planning and Negotiations from 2008 to 2009, focusing on strategic planning and negotiations within the health sector.
Educational Background in Public Health
Michele Weidinger pursued her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health and Health Systems at the University of Waterloo, with studies spanning from 2019 to 2026. This advanced education complements her extensive experience in health management. She also holds a Master of Public Administration from Queen's University, which she completed from 2000 to 2003, and a Bachelor of Nursing Science from the same institution, achieved from 1985 to 1989.
Contributions to Public Health Initiatives
Throughout her career, Michele Weidinger has made significant contributions to public health initiatives. She developed an equitable funding model for boards of health, taking into account factors such as population growth, demographics, and geography. Her role as a project manager involved establishing governance and organizational effectiveness expectations for health boards and resolving conflicts with external partners in the public health sector.
Expertise in Performance Management
Michele Weidinger is recognized as an expert in performance management within the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. She has facilitated focus group meetings and presented at various conferences, effectively communicating with stakeholders. Her leadership in developing accountability agreements and risk management tools has been instrumental in enhancing the performance of health boards.