In the know @ PHO - June 2015
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Melissa Cheung<br />
recently transitioned<br />
to a new role as<br />
organizational<br />
improvement<br />
coordinator in Human<br />
Resources from her<br />
previous role as HR<br />
programs and services<br />
assistant. Prior to that, she was human resources<br />
administrative coordinator for <strong>the</strong> laboratories.<br />
Melissa joined <strong>PHO</strong> three years ago.<br />
“From supporting <strong>the</strong> team in various HR programs in<br />
an administrative capacity, to being a contributing team<br />
member on a lot of new and exciting initiatives, and<br />
<strong>the</strong>n taking <strong>the</strong> lead on some o<strong>the</strong>r big projects, I have<br />
been able to learn new skills and gain a lot of valuable<br />
experience allowing me to advance into my current role as<br />
organizational improvement coordinator.”<br />
Aaron Furfaro recently<br />
transitioned to <strong>the</strong><br />
role of team lead,<br />
Communications<br />
in Knowledge<br />
Services from his<br />
previous position<br />
as communications<br />
advisor.<br />
“<strong>In</strong> my time at <strong>PHO</strong> I have had many opportunities to<br />
engage in professional development and ongoing<br />
education. This has always been supported by not only my<br />
manager, but <strong>the</strong> organization itself. This has enabled me<br />
to build <strong>the</strong> skills and acquire <strong>the</strong> tools necessary to take<br />
on this new role. <strong>In</strong> my experience <strong>PHO</strong>’s commitment<br />
to learning and development, coupled with a focus on<br />
employee engagement and recognition can result in<br />
exciting opportunities for career growth.”<br />
Ruemona Ganess recently<br />
transitioned to a newly<br />
created position as team<br />
lead, Finance. Prior to that,<br />
Ruemona was a senior<br />
accountant. She has been<br />
with <strong>PHO</strong> since 2009.<br />
“<strong>PHO</strong> is an organization that<br />
is always evolving and that requires <strong>the</strong> ability to adapt to<br />
change. My recent promotion is an indication that employees<br />
at <strong>PHO</strong> are being supported for potential career advancement.<br />
It has been a great journey for me and I am delighted to be<br />
given this opportunity.”<br />
Ruth Herrington recently<br />
transitioned from her role<br />
as administrative assistant,<br />
Finance to <strong>the</strong> position<br />
of contract administrator<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Corporate<br />
Procurement department.<br />
Ruth joined <strong>PHO</strong> in 2010.<br />
“This opportunity means a lot to me as it allows me to utilize<br />
my abilities and learn new skills while growing with <strong>the</strong><br />
agency.”<br />
Tim Westberg recently<br />
transitioned to <strong>the</strong><br />
Research and Ethics<br />
team as research ethics<br />
coordinator from his<br />
previous role as executive<br />
assistant, Knowledge<br />
Services. Tim joined <strong>PHO</strong><br />
in <strong>June</strong> 2011.<br />
“<strong>In</strong> 2011, I was hired to assist with <strong>the</strong> execution of <strong>the</strong> first<br />
TOPHC (The Ontario Public Health Convention) event, and was<br />
subsequently hired as a permanent administrative assistant in<br />
Knowledge Services. I <strong>the</strong>n moved on to working in <strong>the</strong> role of<br />
executive assistant for nearly a year before my recent transition<br />
to research ethics coordinator. Looking back, I feel fortunate<br />
that <strong>PHO</strong> has offered me so many opportunities, and I look<br />
forward to what lies ahead.”<br />
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