Reena Anthonyraj, Mph, Qes Scholar Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Implementation and evaluation of a community-based national HIV self-testing program for first-time testers and key populations in Canada:- Improved program efficiency and site management by developing standard operating procedures for site engagement, implementing a performance tracking mechanism for real-time project progress, and organizing monthly follow-ups for over 350 frontline and community agencies.- Streamlined core project activities for internal staff, service vendors and community partners, developing standardized process workflows and implementation guidelines to improve communication, and identifying solutions for process improvement with senior leadership.- Evaluated and reported results of the program's real-time impact from November 2022 till date on first-time testers and key populations in formats of reports, presentations, and visuals (static and interactive dashboards, graphs, maps) to senior leadership, Public Health Agency of Canada, and the Community Leadership Committee.- Facilitated knowledge transfer of key findings on pan-Canadian reach and demographic characteristic of first-time testers to community partners, HIV researchers and federal representatives at international and national conferences (International AIDS Conference and Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research), community meetings and public forums.- Supported periodic engagements with an African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) Steering Committee of Black researchers and community-based organizations (Black-led, Black-serving and Black-focused organizations) to gather community-based insights for program improvement.

Mumbai, India

Strengthened collaborations and identified opportunities for new public health programs between Columbia University and Indian institutes:- Expanded the organization’s network and facilitated partnerships between Columbia University and India-based institutes for 2 new programs by delivering 5 in-person workshops and 2 virtual events in a year for 50+ researchers, community members, healthcare providers and subject matter experts in sexual and reproductive health.- Spearheaded the initiation of an inclusive and multi-stakeholder project on Menstrual Justice, in collaboration with academia, schools, grassroot organizations, and healthcare practitioners to enhance menstrual health across the life course for all menstruators regardless of their age, gender identity, social status or economic condition.- Managed the grant application and implementation of a cross-country fellowship grant between Columbia University and Indian research institutions, as the primary point of contact for researchers, liaison at the University and external partners.

Mumbai, India

Technical advisor and project lead for public health projects and health innovations for key populations:-Technical expertise in the development and roll out of a national digital learning platform (web-based SaaS solution) to build capacities for 10,000+ public health workers, which was successfully transitioned to the Government of India after 2.5 years.- Co-designed and secured funding, in collaboration with community partners, for a global health program (social venture fund to incubate and scale technology-based innovations in sexual and reproductive health for youth), resulting in a successful 6-month pilot in India and a 2-year global scale up in South Asia and Africa.- Led the planning, implementation and reporting of formative research studies to identify unmet community needs and recommend strategies for new programs for key populations, and evaluated mid-term and end-term program outcomes using mixed method research.- Improved service delivery for community clinics providing subsidized services to marginalized populations by implementing change management strategies and developing strategic plans for the next phase.

Mumbai, India

Provided technical support across the project lifecycle and supported the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health projects.Developed reports, stakeholder materials, proposals, concept notes and presentations for business development and funding grants.Strengthened capacities of project staff (of clients) in key programmatic skills

Montreal, Canada

As a QES scholar, completed a short-term research study on school based health promotion policies and programs in Canada, and applied best practices, frameworks and learnings to strengthen school based tobacco prevention programs for adolescents in India.Invited by INSPQ in Montreal to present research findings on the prevalence and determinants of tobacco consumption among Indian adolescents.

Assisted and coordinated activities across projects. Developed project proposals, grant proposals and concept notes

Mumbai, India

Responsibilities included providing basic dental care and treatment to adults and children; educating patients on oral hygiene, tobacco control and prevention, and prevention of oral cancer; mentoring juniors on dental care and assisting in surgeries at the hospital

Mumbai, India

Provided basic dental care and treatment to adults, assisted senior practitioners in surgeries, and provided basic education on oral hygiene and tobacco prevention.

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Public Health

Cooperative MPH program between Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Indian Institute of Health Management and Research.

Summer Institute In Infectious Diseases And Global Health

Global Health Diagnostics and Qualitative Methods in Global Infectious Diseases

Bachelor Of Dental Surgery, Dentistry