Deborah Cohen

Deborah Cohen currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Health Workforce Canada since February 2024. Prior to this role, Deborah held various positions at the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) from 2003 to February 2024, including Director, Manager of the Office of the President and CEO, and Senior Researcher focused on the Canadian Population Health Initiative. Deborah's expertise includes managing health human resources and pharmaceuticals projects related to the National Prescription Drug Utilization Information System and the National Safety Incident Reporting System. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy in Population Health and Epidemiology from the University of Ottawa, a Master of Arts in Research and Experimental Psychology from Carleton University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from Queen's University.