Vanita Hayes
About Vanita Hayes
Vanita Hayes is a Manager of Data Standards at the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, where she leads a team of 13. With extensive experience in health education and data management, she has held various positions at the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Ministry of Health.
Current Role at Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Vanita Hayes serves as the Manager of Data Standards at the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. In this role, she manages a team of 13 individuals, including 4 direct reports. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of Health Data Standards Education Sessions and resources for the province of Ontario. She has been in this position since 2012.
Previous Experience at Heart and Stroke Foundation
Hayes held multiple positions at the Heart and Stroke Foundation from 2002 to 2008. She began as the Associate Manager of Professional Education from 2002 to 2005, then advanced to Manager of Patient & Public Education for one year. Following that, she served as Manager of Mission Information for two years until 2008. Her work contributed to the foundation's educational initiatives.
Experience in Data Management at Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Prior to her current role, Vanita Hayes worked at the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in various capacities. She was the Manager of Data Access and Release from 2009 to 2011 and served as the A/Manager of Data Maintenance from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as a Public Health Knowledge Management Specialist from 2008 to 2009.
Founding Editor and Publisher at Shades Between
From 2003 to 2005, Vanita Hayes was the Founding Editor and Publisher of Shades Between. This role involved overseeing the publication's content and direction, contributing to her experience in education and communication.
Education and Academic Background
Vanita Hayes studied at The University of Calgary, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Her academic background has provided her with a foundation for her professional roles in education and data management.