Experience & Education
Education
2020
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Royal Roads University
2017
Thesis title: The impact of social determinants and marginalization on
prenatal care in Saint John, New Brunswick
Thesis supervisor: Dr. Randy Gilbert
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research
The Michener Institute
2015
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Dalhousie University
Continuing Education
2023
Communications and Leadership Presence
The Ivey Academy - Ivey School of Business; Western University
Professional Experience
Apr 2024 - Present
Alberta Health; Research and Innovation Branch; Health Innovation, Partnerships and Strategy Unit
Senior Policy Advisor
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Performed deep analysis and made strategic recommendations on Alberta’s health research and innovation ecosystem.
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Cultivated strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in Alberta’s innovation ecosystem.
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Managed multiple multi-million dollar grant files.
Nov 2021 - Dec 2023
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
Research Development Officer
Sep 2018 - Nov 2021
Loch Lomond Villa Long Term Care Community
Research & Quality Lead
Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
NB Trauma Program
Knowledge Translation Specialist
Sep 2014 - Feb 2018
Canada East Spine Centre
Study Coordinator
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Co-lead the research development team and managed their relationship with the board while Director role was vacant.
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Managed applied research aspects of core government funding contract.
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Performed deep ecosystem evaluation on post-secondary research training for graduate students; made and implemented recommendations.
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Managed multiple high profile grant profiles.
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Developed KT training for graduate students and early-career researchers.
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Spearheaded, built, and lead the Research Department.
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Secured funding to sustain staff, students, and research infrastructure within the organization.
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Formed strategic academic, community, and clinical partnerships to advance research objectives.
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Served on leadership team, building and delivering net new KT infrastructure frameworks for the organization.
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Participated in operational planning and implemented resultant activities.
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Developed KT materials to advance initiatives and engage diverse audiences on the organization as a whole.
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Designed studies, collected, analyzed and interpreted data, and presented on results of original studies.
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Developed and operationalized a mentorship program for undergraduate, graduate and medical students with an interest in clinical research.
Boards & Committee Experience
Jun 2023 - Present
Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation
Board Member - General Director
Jan 22 - Nov 22
NBHRF Annual Conference 2022
Conference Planning Committee Member
Sep 2024 - January 2025
Business Professional Women’s Club Edmonton
Board Member - Programs Director
May 2022 - Sep 2022
PragmaClin Research
Volunteer Board Member through Dalhousie University's Ready2Launch Program
Mar 2021 - Jun 2023
Fusion Saint John
Board Member - Vice Chair
Sep 2020 - Nov 2021
Loch Lomond Villa's Planetree Steering Committee for Person Centred Care
Steering Committee Member
Service
Oct 2024 - Present
Research New Brunswick
External Grant Reviewer
University of Calgary - L2M Launch
Mentor
Jun 2024 - Sep 2024
Jan 2024 - Present
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
External Grant Reviewer
Nov 2023 - Jan 2024
Girls Step Up Hosted by Tech Impact and CollabHub
Mentor
Nov 2023
NBHRF 2023 Annual Conference Oral Presentation Competition
Judge
Nov 2022
NBHRF 2022 Annual Conference Student Poster Competition
Judge
May 2022
University of New Brunswick Graduate Research Conference 2022
Judge
Apr 2018
Micro Research NS
External Grant Reviewer