Our Speakers
We’re thrilled to welcome an inspiring lineup of speakers for the 2025 Health Information Summit.
This list of speakers consists of leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the health information landscape.
Michael Caesar, MBA
Meet Michael
Michael Caesar serves as Chief Data & Analytics Officer for University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, leading the data and analytics strategy and a team whose mission is to advance UHN's application and novel use of data to improve patient care and hospital operations while contributing to the overall learning health system. He also holds an adjunct faculty position with the Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, digital, data and analytics, Michael has established himself as a thought leader in the digital transformation of healthcare delivery. His expertise spans quality improvement, process improvement, change management, and program management within complex healthcare environments. Michael and his team have been recognized through national and international awards, including the Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Excellence Award for North America and the Canadian College of Health Leaders Quality Team Award.
Michael’s & Andre’s Session (9:15 AM - 10:15 AM)
The presentation will begin by providing a high-level overview of the strategies used to establish a robust data ecosystem. Following that, the session will explore key elements of Data Governance, including committee structures and the development of policies and standards. The presentation will conclude by illustrating how data can be used to tell a patient’s story.
André D’Penha, BASc, PMP
Meet André
André D’Penha serves as the Director, Data & Analytics for the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, and is responsible for maturing UHN’s data governance, advancing TeamUHN’s data literacy, accelerating the use of applied analytics to support patient care and operations, and ensuring analytics learning opportunities for students.
André has 20 years of experience in the healthcare, retail, and automotive industries, focusing on process engineering, quality improvement, clinical, analytics, and data governance projects. He has also won numerous project awards from the Project Management Institute, Canadian College of Health Leaders, Information Technology Association of Canada, and the Business Transformation & Operational Excellence World Summit.
Michael’s & Andre’s Session (9:15 AM - 10:15 AM)
The presentation will begin by providing a high-level overview of the strategies used to establish a robust data ecosystem. Following that, the session will explore key elements of Data Governance, including committee structures and the development of policies and standards. The presentation will conclude by illustrating how data can be used to tell a patient’s story.
Xiyuan (Siuwin) Wang, MHSc, BHA, CHIM, CHE
Meet Siuwin
Xiyuan (Siuwin) Wang is the Director of Digital Health at Halton Healthcare, with broad experience in data analytics across various healthcare sectors, including hospitals, long-term and community care, and health associations.
He focuses on using digital transformation and AI strategies to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance patient outcomes.
A Certified Health Executive (CHE) and CHIM professional, Siuwin holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Health Administration from Toronto Metropolitan University.
He also teaches part-time at George Brown College and Toronto Metropolitan University and serves as Vice Chair of the North York Family Health Team.
Siuwin’s Session (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
AI in Healthcare - A Halton Perspective
Amid significant budget constraints, Ontario’s healthcare system faces a projected funding shortfall in the coming years—even as an aging population and record population growth escalate demand for services. With real-term cuts already straining hospitals, advancing digital innovation and AI is no longer optional; it’s a pragmatic necessity to safeguard quality care.
In this presentation, he will:
• Share Halton Healthcare’s progress in AI and digital transformation,
• Outline strategies for innovation without new budgets,
• Highlight low-cost, high-impact priorities,
• Provide updates on active AI projects, and
• Address talent gaps in healthcare AI.
This is a roadmap for doing more with less—without compromising care.
Ryan Chan, RN, MScN, PhD(c)
Meet Ryan
Ryan Chan is an Assistant Professor (Teaching Scholar) at the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, and currently serves as the President of the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association. Ryan’s emerging teaching, scholarship, and professional interests include digital health/nursing informatics, with a focus on exploring how emerging technologies and digital applications can be leveraged to enhance and optimize nursing practice and quality of health care. Ryan continues to engage in service and collaboration with various local, provincial, and national professional organizations to contribute toward the advancement of nursing and nursing informatics.
Ryan’s Session (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Strengthening Digital Health Integration Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration
This session will examine the intersection of digital health, nursing informatics, and health information. Discuss effective collaboration across disciplines to implement and sustain digital tools such as EHRs, while ensuring alignment with standards and user needs.
Lisa McKenzie, BHA, CHIM, CIPP/C
Meet Lisa
Lisa is a Certified Health Information Management professional with over 15 years of experience within Newfoundland and Labrador's health system and she's passionate advocate for standards and health information management. Lisa joined CHIMA as the Director of the Canadian College of Health Information Management in 2024, and in this role, she is excited to work with academic partners across Canada to support and enhance curricular standards for health information programs, and to elevate the College's certifications.
Lisa’s Session (2:45 PM - 3:15 PM)
Investing in Excellence: The Value of Certification for Health Information Professionals
Join us for an insightful session that delves into the critical importance of certification for health information professionals in today's evolving landscape. As we implement the new Health Information Code of Ethics and Continuing Education Program, this discussion will illustrate how certified professionals not only bring credibility and expertise to your organization but also align with the highest industry standards. Discover how investing in certification fosters a culture of continuous learning, enhances staff competency, and ultimately leads to better patient outcomes. Equip your team with the tools they need to excel and learn how certification can be a game-changer for your organization’s success!
Jennifer Connolly, BSc, MSc
Meet Jennifer
Jennifer is a health economist and data scientist who helps healthcare leaders and executives in Canada and the UK deliver actionable insights from data. For the better part of a decade, she has worked across research, policy, and advisory contexts in the healthcare sector, leading projects ranging from large-scale national evaluations to hands-on support for small primary care organizations. Jennifer leads Edge Health’s Canadian portfolio.
She holds an MSc in Health Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a BSc in Chemistry and Statistics from Mount Allison University. Jennifer is a member of the Canadian Evaluation Society and has supported award-winning work in partnership with the NHS, winning two UK Health Service Journal (HSJ) awards. She has spoken about her work advancing data-driven healthcare at a variety of international conferences.
Jennifer’s Session (3:15 PM - 4:00 PM)
Measuring AI's Real-World Impact in Healthcare: Lessons from the UK's NHS
Jennifer will outline real-world applications of the economic evaluation framework, including a case-study of AI as a Medical Device, "DERM," used in the NHS to triage urgent suspected skin cancer referrals.