Experience

Active Aging Research Team at the University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Present

• Research Associate

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  In this role I develop/design, pursue funding for, implement and publish, research studies related to older adult programs of research, with a particular focus on implementation science. l regularly communicate with co-investigators and government and community stakeholders.Work performed includes:Design and implement research studies and related programs, including planning, managing and handling communications for research projects;Identify research synergies and create opportunities for new avenues of research;Set priorities and goals, prepare budgets and forecast study staffing requirements;Write and submit grant applications;Write and submit manuscripts;Identify, build and facilitate linkages with researchers, funding and other agencies (e.g. CIHR, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Foundation and Vancouver Foundation);Engage with and establish relationships with relevant government and community stakeholders;Oversee study documentation from application to approval stages and final reports, and ensure that responsible research staff are meeting all requirements at all institutional levels;Manage regulatory documentation around study approval, amendments and renewal process;Write ethical review applications and review protocols, agreements and contracts for ethical integrity and accuracy;Gather, review and synthesize relevant literature;Develop KT strategies for dissemination of results;Organize and lead research team meetings;Design data analysis plans;Conduct data analysis and interpret findings;Provide expertise in the area of health research related to physical activity, mobility and qualitative methods in older adults;Engage and manage graduate and undergraduate trainees

• Research Coordinator

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

  Project management of a re-imagine aging network at UBC comprised of a core interdisciplinary team of researchers. This role includes planning, organizing, running, evaluating and reporting out on professionally facilitated Workshops and public lectures organized around key aging-focused areas of research: 1. health prevention and promotion, 2. access to marginalized and isolated older adults, and 3. promotion of social citizenship.



The University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PHD Student Faculty of Medicine

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2019

  A PhD student in the Interdisciplinary Program at the University of British Columbia (Faculty of Medicine - Home department). My doctoral work focuses on the intersections between the intrapersonal, built, and social environment factors influencing, older adults’ mobility and health. A PhD student in the Interdisciplinary Program at the University of British Columbia (Faculty of Medicine - Home department). My doctoral work focuses on the intersections between the intrapersonal, built, and social environment factors influencing, older adults’ mobility and health.



Centre for Hip Health and Mobility

• Project Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Dec 2017

  The main objective of my position is to assist in a research program focused on older adults with an emphasis on mobility. I report directly to the Principal Investigator and the Knowledge Translation and Exchange Scientist. I work independently in my interactions with other team members, staff and research partners.My duties include:-Assist in the development, managements and operation of complex research activities (such as coordinating multiple study sites; working to maintain a large data set, oversee recruitment)-Provide training to staff involved in recruitment and data collection-Contribute to the writing of reports, scientific abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, team grants-Conducts complex literature reviews -Prepare ethics applications and assist with grant application-Manage research budget/ expenses for grant funded studies



Fraser Health

• United Kingdom
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Qualitative Research Consultant

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  Consultant for Fraser Health's Strategies and Actions for Independent Living (SAIL) Evaluation Study. Conducted a qualitative evaluation of a falls prevention program for older adults receiving home care services.-Worked with the team in order to develop qualitative research tools.-Managed data collection.-Analyzed qualitative data -Wrote a report on the finding.

• Qualitative Research Consultant

  • Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

  Consultant - Fraser Health's Aboriginal Falls Prevention Project -Analyzed qualitative data -Wrote a report on the findings



Nova Scotia Centre on Aging

• Research Trainee, Care and Construction Project

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

  Project Details:Care & Construction is a 3-year study examining the impact of nursing home model of care on resident quality of life through multiple methodologies. Responsibilities:Administration of research activities including but not limited to; ethical amendments, training, recruitment, data collection, data file set up, data entry, transcription, data cleaning, and preliminary analysis.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  Provided assistance to faculty with teaching responsibilities, including: informal and formal advice to students, grading of tests, papers, and final exams, assisted in course development and presented lectures in class



Mount Saint Vincent University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research Assistant, Course Development

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Compiled and analyzed primary and secondary sources that formed the basis of a new graduate-level course. Topics in the syllabus included end of life care, aging, health, chronic disease, prevention, management, cognitive impairment, supportive environments, social determinants.

• Communication Strategy Assistant

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

  Developing proposals for, planning, coordinating and implementing a multi-faceted communications strategy which reflects and is consistent with MSVU goals and strategies to reach targeted and broad based audiences, and supports and is instrumental in the fulfillment of the MSVU missionpromoting programs and projects.