Monica Shamsoun
About Monica Shamsoun
Monica Shamsoun is a Policy Analyst with a diverse background in health and environmental policy. She has held various positions in public health and government agencies across Canada, including her current role at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Current Role as Policy Analyst
Monica Shamsoun currently holds the position of Policy Analyst at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. She has been in this role since 2018, contributing to various health policy initiatives and projects within the ministry. Her work focuses on analyzing health policies and providing recommendations to support the ministry's objectives.
Previous Experience in Public Health
Monica Shamsoun has extensive experience in public health. She worked at the Region of Waterloo Public Health as an Impact Team Member from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Youth Ambassador at the same organization during the same period. Her roles involved engaging with community health initiatives and supporting public health programs.
Experience in Pharmacy and Health Services
Monica has held various positions in pharmacy and health services. She worked as a Pharmacy Assistant at St. Mary's Health Center for five months in 2015 and at Tannery PharmaSave for three years from 2011 to 2014. These roles provided her with practical experience in pharmaceutical care and patient interaction.
Educational Background in Health Studies
Monica Shamsoun studied at the University of Waterloo, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Honours Health Studies with an Option in Health Informatics. She also completed a Master of Science in Health, Science, Technology, and Policy at Carleton University. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in health policy and informatics.
Internship and Early Career Development
Monica's early career included an internship as a Policy Advisor Intern at the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services from 2017 to 2018. She also worked as a Student Policy Analyst at Environment and Climate Change Canada for two months in 2016. These positions helped her develop skills in policy analysis and government operations.