Experience

KDE Hub

• Canada
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Evaluation and Research Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present



University of Guelph

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  ReVision: The Centre for Arts and Social Justice ReVision: The Centre for Arts and Social Justice



Renison University College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Course Instructor

  • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

  Social Development Studies - Social Research Methods (SDS251) Social Development Studies - Social Research Methods (SDS251)



Renison University College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Course Instructor - SDS251 Social Research Methods

  • Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

• Course Instructor - Community Engagement and Social Development

  • Sep 2021 - Dec 2021



Wilfrid Laurier University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2018 - Apr 2022

  Thriving on Campus Research study - research assistant, qualitative interviewer, data analyst

• Evaluation Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2020

  Research Evaluation Coordinator, collaboration between OK2BME and faculty from WLU's Faculty of Social Work.

• Course Instructor - Health Sciences Undergraduate Thesis

  • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019



Renison University College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Course Instructor - Social Research Methods

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

• Course Instructor - Social Research Methods

  • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020



Renison University College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Course Instructor - Social Research Methods

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020



Ontario Pharmacy Research Collaboration (OPEN)

• UW School of Pharmacy

• Research Associate, Gender and Vulnerable Populations Team

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2015

  The gender and vulnerable populations team provides support to OPEN research teams. The GVP team is also conducting a sex/gender report, among other GVP activities within the OPEN project. My position as research associate involves project management, supporting and conducting literature reviews, research design, data collection and analysis, manuscript writing, communicating with team members and lead investigators on other OPEN projects. OPEN website: http://www.open-pharmacy-research.ca/ The gender and vulnerable populations team provides support to OPEN research teams. The GVP team is also conducting a sex/gender report, among other GVP activities within the OPEN project. My position as research associate involves project management, supporting and conducting literature reviews, research design, data collection and analysis, manuscript writing, communicating with team members and lead investigators on other OPEN projects. OPEN website: http://www.open-pharmacy-research.ca/



University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy

• Kitchener, Ontario

• Research Associate

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2015

  I act as a research associate on qualitative research projects related to curricular evaluation and student experience. This requires managing ethics, collecting and organizing data from multiple stakeholders, analysis, synthesis, report-writing, presentation of findings, and collaboration. Also responsible for managing a participatory research project in conjunction with the Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre. I act as a research associate on qualitative research projects related to curricular evaluation and student experience. This requires managing ethics, collecting and organizing data from multiple stakeholders, analysis, synthesis, report-writing, presentation of findings, and collaboration. Also responsible for managing a participatory research project in conjunction with the Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre.



Mosaic Counselling and Family Services

• Kitchener, Ontario

• Research and Evaluation Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  Engaged in a number of research and evaluation projects, including client satisfaction survey evaluation, CAPC (Community Access Programs for Children) mixed methods evaluation, designing a CPNP (Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program) evaluability assessment, and designing a Linguistic Diversity research project. Engaged in a number of research and evaluation projects, including client satisfaction survey evaluation, CAPC (Community Access Programs for Children) mixed methods evaluation, designing a CPNP (Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program) evaluability assessment, and designing a Linguistic Diversity research project.



University of Waterloo Institutional Analysis and Planning

• Waterloo, Ontario

• Qualitative Research and Evaluation Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

  Played an integral role in organizing, analyzing, and reporting on over 1,000 pieces of qualitative data from faculty, staff, and students as part of the university’s Mid-Cycle Review. Analyzed and synthesized data, presented findings at stakeholder meetings, and engaged in a process of Concept Mapping with various university stakeholders. Played an integral role in organizing, analyzing, and reporting on over 1,000 pieces of qualitative data from faculty, staff, and students as part of the university’s Mid-Cycle Review. Analyzed and synthesized data, presented findings at stakeholder meetings, and engaged in a process of Concept Mapping with various university stakeholders.



University of Waterloo Centre for Extended Learning

• Kitchener, Ontario

• Research Consultant

  • Dec 2010 - Aug 2011

  Qualitative Research Consultant Facilitated focus groups in both Saskatoon and Kitchener, transcribed and analyzed qualitative data, and reported on findings. Prepared a poster for presentation at the University of Waterloo Opportunities and New Directions conference in April 2011. Qualitative Research Consultant Facilitated focus groups in both Saskatoon and Kitchener, transcribed and analyzed qualitative data, and reported on findings. Prepared a poster for presentation at the University of Waterloo Opportunities and New Directions conference in April 2011.



Independent

• Kitchener, ON

• Independent Research Assistant

  • Mar 2010 - Apr 2011

  In this position, I worked as a research assistant/editor for a PhD student (Dr. Keith Adamson) in the Community Psychology program at Wilfrid Laurier University. I assisted with method development, transcription, analysis, and editing. In this position, I worked as a research assistant/editor for a PhD student (Dr. Keith Adamson) in the Community Psychology program at Wilfrid Laurier University. I assisted with method development, transcription, analysis, and editing.



Wilfrid Laurier University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2010

  I developed a quantitative and qualitative survey for community organizations. Additionally, I collected, managed, transcribed, input and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data, presented research at team meetings, and completed administrative tasks related to coordinating a research lab.

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2009 - Apr 2010

  Assisted with marking assignments and exams, prepared and delivered an 80 minute lecture entitled “Understanding Human Diversity” and developed open ended and multiple choice exam questions on the content, facilitated Community Service-Learning (CSL) discussion groups, met with students on an individual basis, coordinated a team of 10 CSL teaching assistants. Approx 120 students were enrolled in the classMarked assignments, co-prepared and delivered an 80-minute lecture on Participatory Action Research and Photovoice, facilitated small group discussions, met with students on an individual basis. Class size was approximately 10 students.Facilitated small group discussions on a number of topics including values in Community Psychology, power and oppression, and sense of community. Helped students reflect on their CSL experiences and how these related to course material. Approximate tutorial size was 10 – 15 students per term. Show less

• Research Team Manager – Teens Resisting Urban Trans and Homophobia (TRUTH), KW

  • Jan 2009 - Nov 2009

  I managed the research budget for the Waterloo arm of this study, planned a photovoice research project, recruited a youth advisory committee and participants. Additionally, along with a research team, I trained the youth advisory committee, facilitated group knowledge sharing sessions, collected data through photovoice, transcribed and analyzed the data. Upon completion of the project, planned and organized a community photo exhibit and engaged in other dissemination efforts such as conference presentations Show less