Sarah C.

• Led complex, multi jurisdictional public sector initiatives supporting evidence informed policy, program implementation, and system transformation across healthcare, education, and community services.
• Co-led the development and implementation of four standardized, healthcare decision support and planning tools adopted across multiple jurisdictions & 10+ countries, strengthening consistency, accountability, and evidence informed decision making within publicly funded systems.
• Led and managed national and international initiatives involving government ministries, 90+ public agencies, and non profit organizations, establishing 10+ governance structures and formal agreements to support cross jurisdictional collaboration and policy alignment.
• Oversaw complex, multi year initiatives spanning five continents – translating research evidence into operational and policy relevant outputs.
• Supported successful grant proposals, securing over $2.5M+ funding from public and grant-funded programs ensuring financial stewardship, compliance, and effective use of public resources.
• Directed financial operations for budgets exceeding $1.5M, ensuring compliance, accountability, and optimal resource utilization.
• Led workforce capability and change management initiatives by designing and delivering training to 2000+ individuals for government, healthcare, and education stakeholders, supporting adoption of new tools, policies, and practices within complex organizational environments.
• Led multidisciplinary teams, supervising and mentoring 15+ graduate and post graduate researchers and professionals, fostering leadership capacity, knowledge translation.
• Produced policy relevant reports and knowledge mobilization products for government and funding agencies (e.g., PHAC, CIHR, community foundations), supporting decision making, accountability, and continuous system improvement.

• Design and execute mixed-methods market research for health and education sectors, delivering actionable recommendations to clients.
• Lead strategic workshops and produce detailed reports for organizations such as the Ontario Securities Commission and London Family Court Clinic.
• Present findings to diverse stakeholders, offering actionable insights and implications for strategic decision-making.
• Cultivate strong relationship-building skills among client team members and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and achieving organizational goals.

Seneca Polytechnic, located in Toronto, Canada, is a leading institution offering over 290 programs and 500+ career options. It combines rigorous academics with practical training across various fields, ensuring graduates are job-ready through extensive industry connections and co-op placements.

• Provided expert methodological guidance for research involving children, youth, and communities.
• Upholded the highest ethical standards in research methodologies.

• Led an international team of 20+ healthcare professionals and researchers to deliver evidence-based programs supporting graduate and professional school applicants.
• Designed and implemented innovative learning programs, leveraging adult learning theory and instructional design principles (e.g. BeMo PreMed MasterMind Club).
• Designed and developed of learning elements, including but not limited to instructor-led training, webinars, e-learning, videos, blogs, and performance support tools.

• 91% referral rate based on client satisfaction for professional school acceptance
• Deployed and executed training materials for consultants related to Multiple Mini Interviews and CASPer(R)

• Coached students to learn how to interpret assignments, begin the writing process, learn proper documentation styles, and edit their work
• Presented research at the 2015 Canadian Writing Centres Association conference about effective strategies to engage international students in group instruction based on experience as an Instructor
• 100% of students I assisted with the written component of their graduate school application were granted admission

• Prepared and delivered lectures to over 800 students on learning theories for educational practice.
• Developed multiple choice tests based on course materials.

The University of Alberta, located in Edmonton, is a renowned teaching and research institution offering a wide range of programs across various disciplines. It is among the top five research universities in Canada, known for its academic excellence and innovation.

• Established a database on writing components for undergraduates at Huron University College.
• Analyzed quantitative data using SPSS and presented findings to faculty and staff.

• Program: Splendor International Language Exchange Association of the Republic of China
• Sponsored by the Bank of Nova Scotia, StartRight Program
• Prepared and developed experiential based learning curriculum for students between 7-15 years of age ranging from little to no English language skills

• Delivered seminars on grant writing, research design, and academic presentation.
• Recruited guest speakers to discuss publishing in academia.

The Canadian Research Centre on Inclusive Education conducts national research studies to improve education for students with disabilities, focusing on teacher efficacy and inclusive practices.

• Conducted analyses on a national research study published in the International Journal of Inclusive Education.
• Managed partnerships for a national grant application to improve education for students with disabilities.

• Designed and implemented a qualitative case study on collaborative learning and inquiry-based science learning.
• Developed a survey instrument to measure engagement in adult learning activities.
• Successfully completed a dissertation within the allocated four years, a first in the supervisor's 20+ years of experience.

• Prepares and develops teaching resources, and educational games in 10 different academic subjects for varying levels of language comprehension
• Collaborates with English, Korean and administrative departments to maintain enrollment and student satisfaction
• Develops lesson plans that meet varied student needs, evaluated and assessed student’s development, and implemented study methodologies to enhance students’ progress
• Prepares, administers, corrects, and records results of assessments and monthly student records for over 120 kindergarten and elementary students per semester
• Maintains classroom order, and instills positive study habits and an appreciation for learning

• Principal Investigator: Dr. Lisa Archibald
• Research Study: Language, Reading, and Academic Achievement in School-Age Children
• Administers standardized assessment measures to over 1000 elementary-aged students across a school board, including Automated Working Memory Assessment, Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals – Fourth Edition, Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence, and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence

• Assisted with the data collection phase of two case-control studies:
• Examining whether there were increased incidences of birth defects when women are exposed to one or more club drugs during pregnancy;
• Assessing the incidence of birth defects when woman are exposed to Cipralex (anti-depressant) during pregnancy

Robarts Research Institute is a non-profit medical research facility in London, Ontario, focusing on diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cancer. It is a leader in biological, clinical, and imaging research.

• Researched interactions between Angiotension 1 Receptor and Phospholipase D1/D2, with implications for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Identified receptor interactions at the cell surface.

The University of Toronto is a globally recognized institution known for its research and academic excellence across various disciplines.

• Cultured Dopamine-1 (D1) and Dopamine-2 (D2) receptor dimmers for schizophrenia research.