Shabeena Bakshi
About Shabeena Bakshi
Shabeena Bakshi is a Program Manager and Project Manager currently working at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, where she focuses on improving Health Information System Management. She has a background in political science, international relations, and law, and has held various management roles in New Zealand's public sector.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Shabeena Bakshi serves as a Program Manager and Project Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. She has been in this role since 2017, focusing on enhancing the Health Information System Management and Planning. Her work involves developing strategies to improve health information systems, ensuring efficient management and accessibility of health data.
Previous Experience at Ministry of Social Development
Shabeena Bakshi worked at the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) in New Zealand as Team Manager for the Privacy and Official Information Editing Branch from 2011 to 2012. During her nine-month tenure, she managed privacy-related issues and official information requests, contributing to the ministry's operational effectiveness.
Expertise in Data Management and Privacy
Shabeena Bakshi has expertise in developing frameworks for Personal Information De-Identification. She advocates for the modernization of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), promoting innovative strategies for data sharing within the Information Management Strategy and Policy Branch. Her work aims to enhance data privacy while facilitating effective information sharing.
Educational Background
Shabeena Bakshi holds a Multi-Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and International Relations, Information Systems, and Psychology from Victoria University of Wellington, achieved in 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Waikato, specializing in Immigration, Public Law, Human Rights, Welfare & Securities, Companies, and Family Law from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she obtained a Prince 2 certification in Project Management.
Experience at Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice
Shabeena Bakshi has held significant roles at the Ministry of Education of New Zealand as a Program Manager/Senior Advisor from 2014 to 2016 and at the Ministry of Justice as a Senior Business Analyst from 2014 to 2015. In these positions, she contributed to various projects aimed at improving educational policies and justice systems in New Zealand.