Roberta Lee
About Roberta Lee
Roberta Lee is a Clinical Specialist at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, with extensive experience in healthcare management and nursing. She has held various leadership roles across multiple healthcare institutions and has contributed to the development of innovative programs in palliative care and mental health in Ontario.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Roberta Lee currently serves as a Clinical Specialist at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. She has been in this position since 2016, focusing on health capital investment within the Health Capital Investment Branch in Toronto. Her role involves overseeing various health initiatives and contributing to the development of healthcare policies in Ontario.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Administration
Roberta Lee has extensive experience in healthcare administration, having worked at Newton Memorial Hospital and Atlantic Health Systems for over a decade. She held multiple roles, including Director of Administrative Supervisors and Director of Emergency Department, where she managed patient flow and operational efficiency. Additionally, she served as the Administrator of Health & Wellness Centres, contributing to corporate development planning from 2002 to 2007.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Roberta Lee studied at East Stroudsburg University, where she earned a Master's in Public Health with Highest Honours and a Master's in Science for Health Education. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Felician College. Furthermore, she achieved a School Nurse Professional Certificate and holds a Six Sigma Black Belt certification, which supports her expertise in quality improvement projects.
Contributions to Palliative Care and Mental Health
Roberta Lee has made significant contributions to palliative care and mental health in Ontario. She developed new programs recognized as exemplary by the Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres (OACCAC) and the Ministry of Health (MOH). Her initiatives have focused on improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in these critical areas.
Recognition and Leadership Achievements
Throughout her career, Roberta Lee has received various accolades for her leadership in healthcare. Notably, she was recognized by Accreditation Canada surveyors in 2014 for exemplary leadership. She also chaired and completed a Communication Conversion Project, which was part of her quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing communication within healthcare settings.