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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Extracted and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data for internal quality improvement and monthly and quarterly reporting to funders.
• Reviewed literature for evidence-based/informed practices in mental health training in health care workplaces.
• Contributed to the work of the QI and Evaluation committees.
• Sat on the agency wide Privacy Committee. Drafted policy and procedures pertaining to program evaluation and privacy at CMHA Ontario.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Worked in the Social Mission Department at Territorial Headquarters as a member of the team responsible for providing consultation, accreditation and program evaluation services to Ministry Units.
• Established Evaluation Frameworks for Long Term Care, Correctional and Justice, Mental Health and Addictions, Developmental and Child Care services.
• Completed environmental scan and literature review of Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement in Health Care and Social Service Sectors.
• Evaluated the Family Tracing Service. Developed a survey to gather feedback from clients of a Mental Health and Addictions service unit.
• Contributed to the work of the front line staff professional development and human trafficking committees.
• Explored the Ontario Perception of Care client experience survey for use in the Mental Health and Addictions Ministry Units.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Coordinated research studies in Justice and Equity Lab.
• Contributed to the development of data collection tools and Research Ethics Board submissions. Recruited study participants, collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data.
• Drafted manuscripts and reports. Liaised with Research Ethics Board with regards to application amendments and approvals.
• Supervised research volunteers and interns.
• Completed administrative work for projects (meeting agendas, minutes, study incentives tracking, adding research personnel to studies, tracking expenditures, setting up virtual meetings).

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Part time
• Provided oversight to program evaluation, performance measurement and quality improvement activities within organization.
• Extracted output and outcome data from databases for reporting to senior leadership, funders and the Hospital for Sick Children. Provided training to clinicians and workers on new data entry requirements for funder.
• Established and chaired internal Evaluation Committee which included front line staff evaluation champions as members.
• Trained staff members on quality improvement methodology and supported team QI projects.
• Initiated child and youth mental health sector evaluation Community of Practice.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Pathways to Education
• Completed annual mixed methods evaluation of Pathways program for reporting to Pathways to Education Canada.
• Extracted and analyzed performance indicator data for quarterly reporting to funder and host agency.
• Participated on community health centre Evidence Informed Practice Committee. Assisted with EIP reviews of programs and services. Contributed to merger of community health centres through committee work.
• Led evaluation of the Unison Housing Help Centre. Conducted surveys with clients and secured data from Toronto Community Housing Corporation on evictions.
• Established evaluation youth advisory group. Conducted surveys with youth to ensure health centre services were responsive to their needs and preferences.

Master Of Arts, Community Psychology

Bachelor Of Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Social Development Studies - Renison College Diploma In Social Work