Igniting Creativity and Innovation: Unleashing Your Inner Genius
November 2, 2023 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Free virtual session, open to DPI affiliates
Join us for a dynamic Group Mentoring session where affiliates will be able to connect with senior leaders from across government and Private Industry in order to gain new perspectives. Bring your most burning questions and connect with your colleagues!
Meet the Mentor
Joann Shields | CIO and DG, Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada
Joann Shields is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and DG, Digital Transformation Planning & Oversight at Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. She leads HC/PHAC digital transformation efforts and engagement with the CIO community across government.
Prior to HC/PHAC, Joann was with Infrastructure Canada where she held the role of Director General of IMIT, Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Security Officer (CSO). Joann has also worked in digital transformation and adoption at Innovation Science and Economic Development and in change and program delivery at Shared Services Canada. She also holds extensive experience in many IM-IT related roles in the Chief Information Officer Branch of Treasury Board Secretariat. She has a Bachelor of Commerce and MBA both specialized in IT and Organizational Behaviour.