Keepa Karmacharya Email & Phone Number

Supporting the implementation of the BC Cancer Action Plan. Specifically focused on supporting:- Cancer screening initiatives- Indigenous cancer care- CART therapy - Malignant Hematology Planning

Supported various projects stemming from PHSA’s mandate. PHSA's mandate includes provincial clinical policy, clinical service delivery, commercial services and digital and information technology.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Project Coordinator with BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS), Provincial Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Programs & Contract Management Office & BC Cancer's CST Project.

Baluwa District, Nepal

Forests Without Borders (FWB) is committed to developing and delivering projects through partnerships. FWB's consult with and respond to community needs while proactively promoting awareness of forests and their sustainable use.The electric cooking stove project is multifaceted and is being implemented in the Baluwa district in Nepal, approximately 3.5 hours outside of Kathmandu. With this project, FWB hopes to: - Decrease the use of firewood for cooking - On the supply side, encourage Nepalese entrepreneurs to start electric cooking stove businesses - On the demand side, promote the use of electric cooking stoves through education and information dissemination on why it is important (in regards to environment, health, etc.) - Decrease the number of deaths caused by indoor air pollution - Support the national policy to increase Nepal's overall electricity consumption (in alignment with the first energy sector credit given to Nepal by the World Bank)

The Support Nepal Program (SNP) was founded in 2001. SNP projects:• Funded a library and playground project for Shree Chandika Primary School in Pithauli, Nepal.• Engaged with Chandika Primary School staff (principal and teachers) to complete a student needs assessment.• Coordinated with the Lions Club of Pokhara to build a playground for Shree Chandika Primary School.• Distributed educational supplies, clothing, medical supplies to institutions in rural areas as well as village people in the Annapurna Base Camp region. • Sponsored 10 scholarships to children at Shree Santu Devi Primary School to cover tuition, lunches, examination fees, stationery, books and uniforms.Newspapers articles:http://www.hintonparklander.com/2008/04/07/hintonite-helping-youth-in-nepalhttp://www.hintonparklander.com/2014/06/23/hinton-fohn-festival-vendor-donates-for-school-library-in-nepalhttp://hintonvoice.com/hintonites-to-help-nepal-tree-planting-p2783-73.htm

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Edmonton

Edmonton, Canada Area

Health Service Delivery Division Addiction and Mental Health Branch• Performed policy research and prepared a reports provincial strategy to improve outcomes for individuals with multiple and complex needs.• Conducted province-wide data collection to help government ministries align efforts and improve services for the population• Supported a cross-ministry policy analysis, development, and preparation of strategic policy documents aimed at clarifying ministry roles and responsibilities with respect to children and youth• Completed a qualitative analysis to identify service and system utilization of children/youth in Alberta• Wrote government Action Requests including briefing notes, memos, letters responding to public/patient inquiries and concerns• Presented research findings to key government and community stakeholders• Coordinated the planning and execution of two Advisory Committee meetings with over 200 invited stakeholders• Contacted stakeholders to gather data which informed the development of the Mental Health Services Protection Act (legislation)

Edmonton, Canada Area

Developed an evaluation framework for the Journeywoman Start program including a situation analysis, theory of change, logic model and completion of the ARECCI Ethics Screening Tool.

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Conducted narrative interviews and an online survey with the AHS Patient and Family Advisory Group to examine how their experiences translate into the types of supports needed for meaningful engagement• Conducted a document analysis to examine the current patient and family engagement strategy within AHS• Conducted an environmental scan to identify successful patient engagement strategies in other provinces• Completed a final report identifying key enablers, challenges, and a set of recommendations for AHS leadership and senior staff

Nepal

• Collaborated with the Tourism Director to ensure successful implementation of the four-week Himalayan Field Studies Program in Nepal• Researched methods to minimize costs while maintaining the efficiency of the program and ensuring the safety of participants• Developed communication documents and information packages for program participants• Addressed participant questions and concerns via phone and email• Attended a debriefing session to discuss improvements that could be made to the program for the subsequent year.

Master Of Public Health (M.P.H.), International Public Health/International Health

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations, Minor Law And Society