- Born
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Family
- Married to Dr. Peter Wong, two sons, Nicholas and Jonathan Wong
- Education
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of the West Indies (1982); MBA at the University of Toronto (2001); Master's in Public Policy and Administration at Queen's University
- Career
- Neonatologist at the Hospital for Sick Children; Professor of pediatrics at the University of Toronto's Department of Pediatrics; former corporate chief of paediatrics and medical director of the Rouge Valley Health System's regional maternal child program; board director at St. Joseph's Hospital Centre and now Unity Health, Toronto; board director of the Scotia Bank Jamaica Foundation; international surveyor at Accreditation Canada; healthcare consultant for SickKids International; president and board chair of YWCA Toronto
- Political Experience
- Appointed to the Senate of Canada on December 12, 2018; chair of the Canadian Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology in the 45th Canadian Parliament
- Notable
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and the American Academy of Paediatrics; Order of Ontario (2020); Faculty of Medicine Dean's Alumni Award - Lifetime Achievement Award, University of Toronto (2020); Viola Desmond Honouree Award, Ryerson University (2020); 120 Year Anniversary St. Hugh's High School for Girls, Excellence in Alumni (2019); 100 Accomplished Black Canadian (ABC) Women Honouree (2018); The Government of Jamaica's Order of Distinction – Commander Rank (2017); Distinguished Canadian Community Paediatrician Award, Canadian Paediatric Society, Canada (2016); African Canadian Achievement Awards Excellence in Science Award Recipient (2016); Presidential Award, Ontario Medical Association, Ontario, Canada (2015); Council Award, Honouring Outstanding Ontario Physicians, The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, Canada (2015); University of Toronto Alumni Association's Carl Mitchell Award for Community Engagement (2015); Harry Jerome Award in Health Sciences (2014); City of Toronto Access, Equity, and Human Rights Award - Constance E. Hamilton Award for the Status Of Women (2014); Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada's Prix d'excellence – Specialist of the Year; RBC's Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award (2012); Harry Jerome Health Sciences Award, Black Business Professional Association, Canada (2013)
Based on publicly available information — may contain inaccuracies
Business & Financial Interests
Before her appointment to the Senate, Rosemary Moodie had a distinguished career in medicine. She is a neonatologist, a doctor who specializes in the care of newborn infants. She has worked as a clinical teacher, researcher, and healthcare administrator. Dr. Moodie has held senior positions at major healthcare institutions, including Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Women's College Hospital. She has also served as a corporate board director for Scotia Insurance Caribbean Limited and the Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica. Her public disclosures with the Senate Ethics Officer list various investments in publicly traded securities and investment funds.
Key Relationships & Connections
Senator Moodie was appointed to the Senate in 2018 on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, following a recommendation from the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments. Within the Senate, she is a member of the Independent Senators Group (ISG), a non-partisan group of senators. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved with numerous professional and community organizations. She has held leadership roles with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has been associated with organizations like the YWCA of Greater Toronto and the Project for Advancement of Childhood Education (PACE) Canada.