Alex Holtom Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Qc, Ca

My role includes reviewing and analyzing research; leading and collaborating on the development of service provider programming resources and tools; synthesizing evidence into CATIE’s core knowledge exchange vehicles; and supporting the uptake of harm reduction, HIV, and hepatitis C programming knowledge across the organization and with external stakeholders.My main roles include: - Development of CATIE resources for the Programming Connection- Support for and development of CATIE resources for Prevention in Focus- Incorporation of programming knowledge into CATIE knowledge synthesis vehicles and programming tools- Support the uptake of harm reduction programming knowledge within the organization and with external stakeholders

- As a contract employee of the Canadian Association of People Who Use Drugs, I worked as a Knowledge Translation, Exchange, and Mobilization for the National Safer Supply Community of Practice.- Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate work with our team, membership, and stakeholders to develop and share evidence- and practice-based knowledge exchange resources and tools (e.g., FAQs for health and social care providers, advocacy toolkits, recommendations for clinical guidance, etc.);- Design and apply various communication tools and techniques to engage our membership and the general public (e.g. website, monthly newsletter, social media content, dissemination plans, discussion forums, press releases, opinion-editorials, etc.);- Develop, coordinate, and co-organize the delivery of virtual and in-person events and conferences (e.g., webinars, workshops, drop-in meetings, panels discussions, etc.);- Research, synthesize, write, copy-edit, and circulate informative, engaging, and audience- and membership-specific resources and publications;- Facilitate interactive working group meetings, build relationships, and connect with drug user groups, clinicians, researchers, and allied social justice organizers; and,- Mentor, guide, and support working group members and conference volunteers.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- As a contract employee of the Dr. Peter Centre (DPC), writer, editor, and English/French translator for “The Drug Hub”, formerly the “Urgent Public Health Need Sites (UPHNS) Community of Practice HUB Blog”.- Social media and communications lead responsible for graphic design and the publishing and advertisement for new content across all social media platforms.- Communicate and work with journalists, authors, and artists to solicit and support new submissions, while simultaneously building rapport and networks in the harm reduction community.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- Teaching Assistant for Social Work: SWRK 327 - Approaches to Community Practice- Facilitate and support student learning in remote online settings in collaboration with course instructor- Grade student response/reflection papers, proposals, and final papers- Provide feedback and comments to students regarding the strengths and weaknesses of their assignments- Regularly maintain contact with students through "virtual office hours" in collaboration with course instructor

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- As a fieldwork intern, engage in various projects focused on diverse populations (newcomers, refugees and asylum seekers, racialized and visible minorities, youth) and their access to health and social services in Montréal and Québec- Assist with scoping and systematic reviews, using both academic and grey literature, and help with research and writing processes- Test, revise, and conduct online quantitative surveys- Conduct qualitative interviews with research participants and provide transcription services- Engage in knowledge translation activities and participate in SHERPA office meetings

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- As a fieldwork intern and summer employee, organize events and public assemblies, and facilitate committee meetings regarding diverse community issues- Mobilize residents, outreach workers, organizations, funders, politicians, and other stakeholders to engage in a variety of community projects and initiatives- Conduct interviews with stakeholders to assess services and identify needs in the community- Produce community needs assessment highlighting health and social services in the NDG- Work both collaboratively and independently to draft meeting minutes, funding requests, surveys and assessments, organizational policies, formal reports, and presentations

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- Project lead responsible for Hepatitis C prevention and education program based at drop-in centre- Facilitate workshops and provide hands-on training to people who use drugs regarding a variety of topics including Hepatitis A-B-C, HIV/AIDS, and STIs, injection and inhalation techniques, naloxone administration training, methods of transmission, housing/tenant rights, and stigmatization- Empower and mobilize people who use drugs to plan and facilitate educational workshops- Education, distribution, recovery, and record keeping of harm reduction materials- On-call replacement shifts at day centre, evening centre, and supervised injection site

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- Case manager and counsellor at Webster Pavilion Emergency Shelter in downtown Montréal- Responsibilities included clinical case management to serve client needs, crisis intervention, admissions to shelter programs, and communication with external community organizations- Serve as first point of contact for clients accessing services and systems and provide a variety of referrals including (but not limited to) housing, employment, physical and mental health care, substance use, harm reduction, immigration, financial management, and social welfare- Work in multidisciplinary teams and independently to find solutions for clients with diverse needs

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

- Case manager and support worker at Rock Bay Landing Emergency Shelter in downtown Victoria and on-call support worker at transitional and women’s shelters- Responsibilities included accepting referrals, registration and orientation services, providing crisis intervention and case management support, and advocating for clients who experience homelessness and are at-risk of homelessness- Primary referral point for residents accessing services and systems including housing, employment, harm reduction, substance use treatment, physical and mental health care, and social welfare- Connect and communicate with other service agencies and professionals in the community to support diverse client needs

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

- Case manager and support worker at Rock Bay Landing Emergency Shelter in downtown Victoria and on-call support worker at transitional and women’s shelters- Responsibilities included accepting referrals, registration and orientation services, providing crisis intervention and case management support, and advocating for clients who experience homelessness and are at-risk of homelessness- Primary referral point for residents accessing services and systems including housing, employment, harm reduction, substance use treatment, physical and mental health care, and social welfare- Connect and communicate with other service agencies and professionals in the community to support diverse client needs

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

- On-call harm reduction support worker for evening drop-in centre and mobile outreach services- Responsibilities included distributing and recovering harm reduction materials, and providing education and support regarding safer drug use, safer sex, Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, and STIs- Actively engage with people who use drugs and individuals who are living with (or at risk of contracting) Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, and STIs, while using a collaborative, person-centred approach grounded in harm reduction and trauma-informed practices

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

- Teaching Assistant for introductory Sociology and Anthropology courses- Facilitated tutorials to engage students in critical thinking and self-expression- Aided students with response papers, midterms, and examinations- Graded student response papers, midterms, and final exams- Regularly maintained contact with students from assigned tutorial sections

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

- Planned and organized enjoyable summer events and day-trips for street-involved youth between the ages of 13 and 19 years old- Used creativity and imagination to energize and encourage youth to participate in activities- Provided counselling, support and options to marginalized youth struggling with diverse issues- Special summer job contract

Master Of Social Work - Msw, International And Community Development, A

Student research affiliation with the Centre for Research on Children and Families

Master Of Arts - Ma, Social Dimensions Of Health

- Master of Arts, Social Dimensions of Health - Thesis: Risky Environments or Risky Business?: Health and Substance Use Among.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Anthropology, History, French