Executive Research Assistant

• Mar 2023 - Present

Research Analyst (Real World Evidence)

• Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

Real-World Evidence: Epidemiology, Health Economics and Outcomes Research Real-World Evidence: Epidemiology, Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Research Assistant

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

Supported projects related to facilitating domestic production and access to pandemic response materials, advancing priorities in adolescent medicine and health, and understanding standard of practice in chiropractic care. Conducted and analyzed data from 18+ key informant interviews (semi-structured). Assisted with environmental scans, targeted scans, and scoping reviews. Supported projects related to facilitating domestic production and access to pandemic response materials, advancing priorities in adolescent medicine and health, and understanding standard of practice in chiropractic care. Conducted and analyzed data from 18+ key informant interviews (semi-structured). Assisted with environmental scans, targeted scans, and scoping reviews.

Research Analyst, Fleet Services

• Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

Developed reports to support operational efficiencies and decision-making. Updated and maintained the division’s fleet management information system. Directed clients to appropriate external vendors. Responded to inquiries from clients and the public in a professional & timely manner.

Research Analyst, Toronto Public Health

• Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

Updated TPH’s official Health Impact Assessment (HIA) framework to be more user-friendly, broader in scope, and reflect best practices in the field. Supported senior management with correspondence and meeting coordination. Contributed to performance management activities.

Research Trainee, Toronto Public Health

• May 2018 - Sep 2018

Supported the City’s review of the Cooling Centre program and trial Heat Relief Network to inform future decisions about how to provide heat relief. Collected data through surveys and field research. Assisted in preparing research materials for director and Medical Officer of Health briefings

Practicum Student, Health Promotion, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

Developed a report aimed at understanding the scope of dental health professionals in mitigating the burden of family violence in Ontario. Utilized research synthesis skills to review and summarize academic and grey literature. Employed data analysis skills to interpret epidemiological data extracted from IntelliHEALTH Ontario. Developed a report aimed at understanding the scope of dental health professionals in mitigating the burden of family violence in Ontario. Utilized research synthesis skills to review and summarize academic and grey literature. Employed data analysis skills to interpret epidemiological data extracted from IntelliHEALTH Ontario.

Practicum Student, Social Development, Finance & Administration

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

Conducted a literature review and key informant interviews to inform the development of a $100,000 grant program to support the mental health needs of vulnerable youth. Coordinated correspondence with over 17 key informants from a variety of organizations. Presented research findings and key recommendations to team members. Conducted a literature review and key informant interviews to inform the development of a $100,000 grant program to support the mental health needs of vulnerable youth. Coordinated correspondence with over 17 key informants from a variety of organizations. Presented research findings and key recommendations to team members.

Program Coordinator

• Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

Conducted research on themes within the field of Health Informatics over the past 40 years for an article published in the organization’s official journal. Co-ordinated and took meeting minutes for Membership Forum and Community of Interest committee meetings. Assisted in distribution of the 2015 National Telehealth Report Survey and preliminary analysis of the survey’s responses. Conducted research on themes within the field of Health Informatics over the past 40 years for an article published in the organization’s official journal. Co-ordinated and took meeting minutes for Membership Forum and Community of Interest committee meetings. Assisted in distribution of the 2015 National Telehealth Report Survey and preliminary analysis of the survey’s responses.

Research Finance/Ethics Assistant

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

Organized reports and applications submitted by researchers for ethics review. Communicated with researchers regarding missing materials or outstanding reports. Organized reports and applications submitted by researchers for ethics review. Communicated with researchers regarding missing materials or outstanding reports.

Project Manager & Research Assistant

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

Involved in the re-development and design of an oncologist referral website (COMET Clinical Trials Consortium). Planned a ‘Beta’ Re-Launch Event for website users, which included the preparation and delivery of a presentation on how the new site is expected to function. Collaborated with clinical research coordinators and physicians to ensure that clinical trials posted on the site were up to date. Involved in the re-development and design of an oncologist referral website (COMET Clinical Trials Consortium). Planned a ‘Beta’ Re-Launch Event for website users, which included the preparation and delivery of a presentation on how the new site is expected to function. Collaborated with clinical research coordinators and physicians to ensure that clinical trials posted on the site were up to date.

Recruitment and Events Assistant

• Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

Provided support for the planning, implementation and evaluation of various recruitment and outreach events. Recruited and managed a team of volunteers for the university’s largest recruitment event. Wrote more than half of the articles for the e-newsletter published online for prospective students. Provided support for the planning, implementation and evaluation of various recruitment and outreach events. Recruited and managed a team of volunteers for the university’s largest recruitment event. Wrote more than half of the articles for the e-newsletter published online for prospective students.

Journalism Fellow

• Dec 2009 - Apr 2010

Selected to participate in Shameless Wire, a journalism training program for teenage girls. Gained exposure to journalists' work-place environment, and their daily routines. Learned skills applicable to journalism, such as pitching an idea, writing op-eds, and writing succinct, yet engaging articles. Published work in a 2010 and 2012 issue of Shameless magazine. Selected to participate in Shameless Wire, a journalism training program for teenage girls. Gained exposure to journalists' work-place environment, and their daily routines. Learned skills applicable to journalism, such as pitching an idea, writing op-eds, and writing succinct, yet engaging articles. Published work in a 2010 and 2012 issue of Shameless magazine.