Sharon Tan, Mph Email & Phone Number

Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

- Building and strengthening relationships with community members, graduate students, researchers, and professors - Delegating tasks and scheduling meetings within the editorial team including peer review and copyediting- Manage and lead an editorial team to publish open-access peer-reviewed issues via Open Journal Systems- Facilitating conference calls with the 40+ collaborators in our community of practice while honouring Indigenous ways of knowing and doing (i.e. integrating ceremony)- Planned and executed a speakers' panel attended by 100+ Indigenous and non-Indigenous health researchers across Canada

The Turtle Island Journal of Indigenous Health was founded by a group of graduate students who have a shared interest in Indigenous health and research. The journal invites collaborators from diverse backgrounds including Elders, Knowledge Keepers, graduate students, faculty leads, and health professionals to contribute in the journal's growth and the community of practice. TIJIH has received a Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Connections grant for its journal and community of practice launch event in November 2019 along with its future endeavours. - Planned the logistics for a gathering with collaborators and Elders - Created event evaluation materials using Qualtrics- Co-produced a report based on community insights and - Building operational plans to run the journal with graduate students across Canada- Developing promotional content and strategies- Delegating roles to members of the core team- Building the governance structure, regional teams, and the ethics and review processes based on ongoing community consultations

Anti-Asian Racism Working Group: https://people.utoronto.ca/inclusion/anti-racism-strategic-tables/anti-asian-racism-working-group/

Research Coordinator and Lab Manager at the AMP LabWaakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health

- Leading province-wide elder abuse prevention projects by producing branding/promotional materials, supporting older adult workshop facilitators, coordinating logistics of workshops with facilitators and research team, and analyzing survey and qualitative data- Building collaborative partnerships with Indigenous communities to address the cultural-specific needs of their aging population by co-creating relevant infographics

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

University Of Toronto

- Managed and delegated the logistics among the executive team and the Social Committee for events including Orientation Week, monthly gatherings, and a mentorship program to foster a sense of community - Created evaluations for newly implemented events that will be used to support the execution of future, re-occurring events and inform faculty of student needs - Redesigned and documented key aspects of the Social Chair role including the committee’s structure, Orientation Week, and bolstered the relationship with PhD students to promote collaboration, communication, and community- Spearheaded the school’s first mental health forum to disseminate knowledge in a report to faculty members and administrative bodies to enact policy change - Co-managed the Student Buddy mentorship program between first-year and upper-year students

University Of Toronto

- Critically review and appraise research publications while considering the relevance to current policy/decision making- Prepare abstracts and summaries for quarterly issues - Provide up-to-date evidence-based information to providers and policymakers- Mentor new students on editorial process

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Produced a cancer fact sheet that provides a comprehensive and timely overview of current cancer-related issues for people who work with cancer and chronic diseases- Led the evaluation of online modules among Ontario university students after building collaborative partnerships with relevant medical school contacts- Developed the ethics proposal, pre- and post-intervention surveys, focus group questions, consent forms, and additional recruitment materials- Supported an informative community-led health fair including the development of the budget, arrangement of children's activities, and coordination of catering all while sustaining a meaningful relationship with the community and its members- Conducted a literature review on health care services for Two-Spirited and Indigenous transgender peoples-Completed a project on Indigenous food insecurity through the online course on human-centred design, "Design Kit: Prototyping", by +Acumen and IDEO.org through NovoEdhttps://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/cancer-facts/lung-cancer-incidence-higher-first-nations-people-other-people-ontario

- Provided mentorship for first-year students through emotional support and provision of on- and off-campus academic and health resources- Supported their aspirations by actively and empathetically listening to their needs - Organized one-on-one chats and group gatherings to build trusting relationships

- Drafted the itineraries for renowned scholars within the computer science, digital media, and engineering fields under the supervision of the Department of Computer Science- Led and managed event planning for visiting scholars’ lectures- Maintained organization within the lab's graduate students- Completed general administrative tasks

Toronto, Canada Area

- Worked under Sustainability Commission portfolio - Promoted awareness about climate justice and sustainable lifestyles- Produced promotional videos and managed social media accounts. - Liaised between the student body and the Dean's office at social events and across campus

Toronto, Canada Area

- Collaborated with a team of 10 members (upper-year students and Campus Life Coordinator) to organize a welcoming and safe week for 1000+ incoming first-year undergraduate students- Planned logistics for a social event by booking rooms, purchasing and coordinating materials, and delegating tasks to Orientation Leaders- Developed branding materials including the logo and digital schedule to generate student excitement- Led carousel-style interviews, training, and meetings to select and prepare Orientation Leaders for the week

Richmond Hill

- Engaged in personal interactions with customers while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Richmond Hill

Worked with students with intellectual disabilities. Organized interviews and meetings.Planned school-wide events and communicated on a regular basis with program coordinators and teachers.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Indigenous Health With A Collaborative Specialization In Aging And The Life Course

Activities and Societies: Public Health Students' Association, Turtle Island Journal of Indigenous Health, National Initiative.

Honours Bachelor Of Arts With Distinction - Ba, Criminology And Health Studies

Activities and Societies: Victoria University Students' Administrative Council, Health Studies Student Union, Peace by Peace, Orientation.

Certificate In Project Management