Rochelle G. Hanson, JD.MBA, Pmp, Cmp (Prosci)
About Rochelle G. Hanson, JD.MBA, Pmp, Cmp (Prosci)
Rochelle G. Hanson is a seasoned professional in portfolio management and strategic business initiatives, currently serving as Team Lead at the Ontario Ministry of Health. With a background in law and business, she has played a significant role in managing substantial portfolios and providing strategic advice during critical healthcare transformations.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Rochelle G. Hanson serves as the Team Lead for Portfolio Management and Strategic Business Initiatives at the Ontario Ministry of Health. In this role, she has been instrumental in managing a portfolio that includes significant financial resources, such as overseeing a $4.6 billion portfolio for the Ministry's COVID-19 Wave 2 Response. She has also developed executive reporting tools for high-level stakeholders, including the Premier’s Office and Treasury Board.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to her current position, Rochelle worked as a Senior Project Management Consultant at the Ontario Ministry of Health from 2016 to 2021. She has also held project management roles at Home Hardware and York Consulting Group, where she contributed to various initiatives and projects. Her experience includes leading the development of a portfolio management framework for a $60 billion organization.
Educational Background
Rochelle G. Hanson has an extensive educational background. She earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from York University - Osgoode Hall Law School. Additionally, she holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from York University - Schulich School of Business and a Bachelor of Management Degree with Distinction from Concordia University College of Alberta.
Contributions to Healthcare Initiatives
Rochelle has played a significant role in reshaping healthcare in Ontario through her consulting work. She provided strategic, operational, and change management advice to senior executives within the Ministry of Health. Her efforts included creating a funding tracking system to manage over $4 billion across multiple streams of work and emphasizing the development of a supportive virtual culture during the pandemic.
Professional Development and Teaching Roles
Rochelle has contributed to professional development in the legal field as a Faculty Assistant for the Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop at Osgoode Professional Development. She also worked as a Research Assistant at Osgoode Hall Law School, supporting academic initiatives and research projects.