Leadership

Leadership, mentorship, and volunteerism have consistently shaped my identity. Listed here are some groups and organizations I have had the pleasure of working with and learning from.

  • On the Hall Foundation Board of Directors, I participate in all Board meetings and contribute to various activities and committees. Notably, I have coordinated the Jack Boan student essay competition for four years.

Capacity Planning & Performance Measurement Working Group, Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario | Co-Chair

  • I guide strategic planning, measurement, and evaluation efforts to strengthen health system capacity and improve care for older adults in Ontario.

  • In this role, I fostered community among graduate students in Health Research Methodology by leading a team of student volunteers in planning academic, networking, and social events.

Pictured: Attending the HRMSA Board Game Night

  • I worked with prospective students and graduate program staff to promote graduate programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences, such as meeting with Health Research Methodology applicants.

Faculty of Health Sciences | Former Graduate Student Ambassador

  • I mentored four graduate students during their first year to provide insights on coursework, research, and funding. We met regularly throughout the academic year and attended program and faculty events together.

Faculty of Health Sciences & Health Research Methodology program | Former Mentor

  • I collaborated with student volunteers to disseminate evidence-based health education to promote graduate student wellness. For example, my team and I established, coordinated, and facilitated weekly GradChats sessions (drop-in group counselling sessions).

Graduate Wellness Outreach Team, Student Wellness Centre | Former Team Lead

  • I provided initial research experiences to six undergraduate students by leading them through a research project, educating them about various methodologies, and sharing opportunities to gain practical research skills. Our manuscript was published in the STEM Fellowship Journal.

McMaster STEM Fellowship Mentor | Former Team Lead