Dr. Sharon Burey

Sharon Burey is a pediatrician and recognized leader for the health and well-being of children in Ontario, who has dedicated her career to children’s mental health, equity, and justice for those living in poverty, visible minorities, and other marginalized communities. Dr. Burey emigrated from Jamaica in 1976 and has practised as a behavioural pediatrician in Ontario for over 30 years. She has been an adjunct professor of pediatrics at Western University since 2009. As a health advocacy and policy leader, Dr. Burey has founded Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Windsor. She serves as a member of the Pediatricians of Ontario Executive Council and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) Health Policy Committee. Dr. Burey was also a pediatrics delegate to the OMA Council and a member of the OMA Women Committee. In November, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of Dr. Burey, a pediatrician and recognized leader for the health and wellbeing of children in Ontario. She has dedicated her career to equality, and to justice for those living in poverty, visible minorities, and other marginalized communities.