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Brussels, Be

I analyse current health trends, research outcomes, and policy developments to inform strategic decision-making and project delivery for EHMA. I ensure that the organization has the capacity to effectively translate scientific and experiential expertise into practical, sustainable health policy impact.

Brussels Region, Belgium

I planned and implemented all activities and deliverables for a portfolio of European health projects. I developed multiple winning project proposals, built effective stakeholder partnerships, and refined EHMA's capacity for strategic policy impact, supported by my direct management and development of a team of policy officers.

DESS Consulting provides research and project support for a broad range of activities across the health sector. We offer expertise in the fields of health policy, health economics, health emergencies, and disaster management.We have delivered on projects for the Hunter Medical Research Institute, the University of Newcastle, Incluude, and the European Health Management Association. Our team has also authored a number of peer-reviewed publications.

International

I contribute to global research initiatives in health economics and health policy, including through authorship of peer-reviewed publications. These contributions also include the delivery of webinar presentations and the development of digital resources to improve research impact - here are some examples:

Brussels Region, Belgium

I provided technical and analytical support to develop and implement global health and access to medicines initiatives, including collaborative projects with the World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research on Cancer. This included the preparation of consultation responses, technical reports, presentations and research materials to advance the society's strategic policy initiatives.

Newcastle, Nsw, Australia

I am a founding member of the Impact Cooperative for Australian Cardiovascular Health (ICOACH), for which I developed practical, evidence-based resources to support the national implementation of a research impact assessment framework.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I provided emergency medical treatment and leveraged in-depth knowledge of local health systems to support broader public health at the individual and community levels. This included collaboration with senior management and external stakeholders to develop and implement new policies and clinical research initiatives.

Toronto And Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

I contributed directly to field operations and produced programme analysis with particular attention to data about emergency preparedness and response. I also facilitated multi-stakeholder collaboration with strategic regional, national and global partners to ensure vulnerable populations would have access to essential services during potential emergency situations.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

I prepared and delivered course content in collaboration with professors, and evaluated academic research and university examinations.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

I represented student interests with both university management and the wider community as an elected representative. The board oversaw a total organizational budget of over CAD 8 million and ensured that actions taken by the executive team were financially prudent and in line with organizational objectives.

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

I conducted internal organizational research to establish gaps in existing policy, and based on this analysis I developed and presented recommendations for new policy implementation to senior management.

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

I prepared and delivered personalized English and math lessons to adult learners, and I developed and implemented a computer literacy program for adult learners.

M.Sc European Master In Health Economics And Management

In addition to my core studies, I completed a research expedition as part of the Tackling Inequalities Master Honours Program.

Certification In Advanced Emergency Medical Care (Paramedicine)

I completed intensive training in medical emergency management, public health, and emergency preparedness and response and passed all.

Bachelor Of Arts, Honours Political Science

I earned an additional "Research Specialization" designation through extra coursework in quantitative and qualitative methods.