Yoelit Lipinsky, PhD
About Yoelit Lipinsky, PhD
Yoelit Lipinsky, PhD, is a Data Ethicist at TELUS with extensive experience in clinical bioethics, organizational ethics, and religious ethics. She has held various roles in healthcare and academic institutions, advocating for ethical solutions in digital and data ethics.
Current Role at TELUS
Yoelit Lipinsky, PhD, is currently employed as a Data Ethicist at TELUS. She works in a hybrid capacity, contributing to the development of guiding ethical design principles for digital and data ethics. Her work involves advocating for ethical solutions that enhance user experience and ensuring compliance with research boards and privacy standards.
Previous Experience at Providence Health Care
Before joining TELUS, Yoelit Lipinsky served as a Clinical Ethicist at Providence Health Care in Vancouver, British Columbia, from 2021 to 2023. During her two-year tenure, she applied her expertise in clinical bioethics to support ethical decision-making within the organization.
Academic Roles at The University of British Columbia
Yoelit Lipinsky held the position of Mitacs Accelerate Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of British Columbia from 2021 to 2023. Her focus was on ethics and consent within industry and academic collaboration, where she contributed to the enhancement of ethical frameworks in research settings.
Education and Academic Achievements
Yoelit Lipinsky earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from Duquesne University, completing her studies in 2020. She also holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Bioethics from the University of Toronto and a Masters in Public Administration from Queen's University - School of Policy Studies. Additionally, she achieved an Hons. B.A. in Jewish Studies/ English Literature from the University of Toronto.
Clinical Ethics and Fellowship Experience
Yoelit Lipinsky has diverse experience in clinical and organizational ethics. She completed a fellowship at the Jewish Healthcare Foundation focusing on death and dying, and held various roles at institutions such as The Hospital for Sick Children and Kingston General Hospital. Her background includes work as a Clinical Ethics Fellow and Student in multiple renowned healthcare settings.