Zoe Soper
About Zoe Soper
Zoe Soper is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, specializing in health and energy policy. She holds an Honours BA in Political Science and Public Administration from Brock University and a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration from Ryerson University.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Zoe Soper serves as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. She has held this position since 2018. In this role, she focuses on health policy, utilizing her expertise in strategic regulatory policy within the Health Workforce Planning and Regulatory Affairs Division. Her responsibilities include analyzing policies and providing insights that support government decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Policy and Community Relations
Prior to her current role, Zoe Soper worked in various positions that contributed to her policy expertise. She was a Policy Analyst in the Health Workforce Planning and Regulatory Affairs Division at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Community Relations Specialist at Bruce Power for seven months in 2012-2013, where she engaged with community stakeholders.
Educational Background in Political Science and Public Administration
Zoe Soper studied at Brock University, where she earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration in 1970. She furthered her education at Ryerson University, obtaining a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration in the same year. This academic foundation has equipped her with the knowledge necessary for her roles in policy analysis and public administration.
Skills in Corporate Communications and Policy Analysis
Zoe Soper possesses strong skills in corporate communications, particularly within the context of health and energy policy. Her expertise includes a deep understanding of legislative and regulatory regimes, which enhances her effectiveness in policy analysis and supports her contributions to government decision-making.
Teaching and Research Experience
Zoe Soper has experience in academia, having worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Politics and Government at Ryerson University from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant for a project focused on Collective Impact for Disconnected Youth in 2016. These roles allowed her to engage with students and contribute to research initiatives.