Anna Socha Email & Phone Number

Basel, Switzerland

Basel, Switzerland

London Area, United Kingdom (remote)

• Contributing to a flagship UHC2030 global report on Universal Health Coverage
• Supporting various research tasks, such as analyzing qualitative and quantitative data from a global survey, and conducting literature research and policy analysis
• Synthesizing data from various sources to build a data visualization dashboard using PowerBI
• Acting as the liaison between Chatham House and the World Health Organization

Geneva, Switzerland

• Interned with UHC2030 and Health Systems Governance and Policy teams.
• Drafted briefs and documents for high-level, international policy processes, such UN HLPF
• Supported and led various research tasks involving methodology development, data collection, and qualitative and descriptive quantitative analyses
• Supported international event and meeting preparations, including preparing presentations, drafting speaker notes, and writing meeting summaries
• Collaborated in… Show more Interned with UHC2030 and Health Systems Governance and Policy teams.
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Norway

Led a qualitative research study consisting of qualitative interviews and a literature review to understand the challenges of vaccinating migrant populations in Norway from a healthcare provider and health systems perspective.

Remote

Researched the influence of institutional and policy factors on the health of Indigenous peoples in Queensland, Australia, through a literature review and a case study comparison of public and Indigenous-led health institutions on their governance structure, policy implementation, and culturally safe service provision. Presented research findings at the.

Hamilton, ON

Identified local issues and service gaps faced by women & girls in Hamilton. Co-authored a report in partnership with a community organization to inform grant decisions.

Oshawa, ON

Promoted healthy and active living in my community, through (1) educating children, youth and families on dietary requirements and healthy eating strategies, living an active lifestyle, and other healthy habits (e.g. screen time guidelines), and (2) leading sports and engaging activities at community events.Prepared educational resources and fun activities.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area (remote)

• Led research to improve an international development program that treats 280 million children per year
• Conducted 2.5 systematic reviews and wrote two comprehensive reports that were shared with high-level stakeholders including the World Health Organization
• Consulted and collaborated with key experts in the field of neglected tropical diseases
• Tracked emerging evidence for priority learning tasks
• Presented key research findings to the Evidence Action leadership team and at… Show more
• Presented key research findings to the Evidence Action leadership team and at a renowned global health conference Research topics:

Hamilton

• Conducted qualitative research to help improve Hamilton’s Neighbourhood Action Strategy in order to better address the social, economic, and health inequities among Hamilton neighbourhoods
• Used the qualitative data analysis software NVIVO to code interview and focus group transcripts
• Developed deliverables for various partners, including research summaries for community-based researchers and a report for Hamilton residents
• Developing skills and knowledge in asset-based… Show more
• Developing skills and knowledge in asset-based community development, anti-oppressive practice, and acting for equity, inclusion, and social justice Show less

Hamilton, ON

• Recruited participants into the CanDECIDE study, a prospective cohort study evaluating the mechanisms that contribute to inflammation in obese survivors of childhood brain tumours
• Conducted research interviews including questionnaires, various body measurements, and coordinating blood work in primarily pediatric neuro-oncology hospital clinics
• Contacted patients via phone calls to book interviews
• Assisted with additional research tasks and projects as needed, such as systematic… Show more
• Assisted with additional research tasks and projects as needed, such as systematic review article screening and quality appraisal Show less

Hamilton, ON

• Assisted with data collection and data entry for the Fit Hips study using ASA24, a dietary assessment tool
• Interviewed research participants by phone
• Assisted with research administrative tasks

Toronto / Oshawa Area

• Led games, activities, and crafts for children aged 8 to 14
• Guided campers on numerous field trips as part of the Day Trippers and Extreme Sports Camp
• Was paired one-on-one with children with mental or physical disabilities and was able to adapt the activity for their abilities
• Was recognized for my compassionate nature and creative abilities

Oshawa

• Taught children aged 2 to 14 various styles of dance
• Always portrayed a positive attitude and encouraged children of all abilities to participate and learn

Master Of Science - Ms, Global Health

Bachelor Of Health Sciences Degree, Health Sciences / Global Health

Accepted into the most or one of the most competitive undergraduate programs in Canada with an acceptance rate ~4% (~4000 applicants for.

Science, Technology & Society - Implementing Innovations On A Global Scale

As part of my MSc Global Health, I specialized in Science, Technology, and Society studies (an interdisciplinary field of sociology) to.

M, Global Health Symposium

As part of my MSc Global Health, I took part in a 2-week Global Health Symposium in India which involved conducting system mapping of the.