Jillian Herring (She/Her) Email & Phone Number

Seniors Oral Health Team

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Contributed to the development of a provincial BC Children’s Hospital report outlining recommendations to support youth mental health and well-being during the Covid-19 pandemic and recovery phases.- Contributed to creation of resources identifying evidence-based or informed strategies schools and educators can implement to support various dimensions of youth well-being, such as social and emotional development.- Collaborated with intersectoral community partners to support multiple knowledge translation projects including a Youth Development Instrument symposium with 100+ attendees and a youth mental health resource toolkit, among others.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

SPPH 527 (Social Determinants of Health) Teaching Assistant- Provided academic support to masters students and facilitated class conversations related to the social determinants of health and UN Sustainable Development Goals.- Designed and maintained course website, developed rubrics and educational materials, and effectively addressed student concerns throughout the course.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Youth Development Index Knowledge Translation Practicum Student under the supervision of Dr. Hasina Samji, CHART Lab, Simon Fraser University

- Managed 50 – 100 patient records per day and post-consultation care.- Professionally liaised with pharmacists and physicians while working in a fast-paced work environment with competing priorities.- Provided high quality customer service for patients using the Telus Health MyCare app via email and over the phone.

-Led a team of urban researchers as part of a nationwide program focused on understanding the needs of youth to inform effective post-pandemic recovery.- Facilitated a dialogue that opened space for progressive change within the Pivot 2020 project- Successfully managed conflict and supported a safe working environment for my coworkers

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Assisted with literature reviews and developed powerpoint presentations centred on the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of psychological disorders including MDD, GAD and ADHD

Conducted research examining predictors of teen dating victimization and how normative beliefs may influence individual's perceptions of severity of teen dating violence Worked closely with Dr. Craig and undergraduate students to collect and analyze data that was used to test hypotheses and create a foundation for my undergraduate psychology honours thesis paper

Emphasized the importance of the holistic approach to health through a variety of peer-led events run throughout the year including facets such as mental health, healthy eating and physical activityCo-led a weekly running club to promote the benefits of physical activity for peers within the university

Co-led a team of 12 research assistants in an undergraduate psychology research labResponsible for overseeing participant recruitment, completion of lab studies and scheduling for research assistantsWorked closely with Dr.Ji and graduate students to ensure a smooth and successful year in the lab

Led prospective students on an informational tour of Queen's UniversityProfessionally represented Queen's University at large scale events such as the Ontario University Fair

Responsible for fulfilling all research assistant duties including detailed literature reviews, report preparation and data coding/analysisObtained hands-on clinical research experience focused on the study of endophenotypes that underlie depression

Worked under the Lab Advisor and complete data entry, as well as collectionResponsible for participant recruitment, running participants through studies and attending weekly lab meetings

Queen'S University

Demonstrated high quality customer service on the front end of the coffeehouseWorked in a fast paced, team oriented environment while serving made to order sandwichesOctober 2019 Employee of the Month

- Created and facilitated weekly professional development workshops for rising ninth graders that aided in their success in the MGH Youth Summer Job Program.- Conducted a detailed review and tracking of student applicants, help match students to sites and acted as a liaison between students and supervisors, and provide pro-active check ins with assigned contacts.- Took part in various community health conferences and trainings as well as play an active role in the Center for Community Health Improvement community.

Wellesley, Massachusetts

Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of campersLed activities and events for campersFollowed instructions given by supervisors and completed all daily tasks

Wayland, Massachusetts

Responsible for setting and clearing tables, taking orders and delivering foodPlayed an active role in the residence community by providing residents with the high quality and efficient service

Master’S Of Public Health, Public Health, Current Gpa: 4.33

Activities and Societies: Highlight Courses: Statistics for Health Research, Epidemiological Methods 1, Social Determinants of Health.

Bachelor Of Science Honours Degree With Distinction, Psychology