My writings and work, in action

I work at the intersection of research, policy, and communication to create a healthier, more just world.

Here, you'll find insights into my work, including my publications, speaking engagements, workshops I’ve delivered, and projects aimed at strengthening health systems and bridging gaps in science communication.

Selected Speaking Engagements

Canadian Association of Graduate Studies Conference, October 2024

  • From academia to innovation: empowering graduate students through communication and entrepreneurship

Global Canada, October 2023

  • Why Canada needs a global health strategy

Canadian Embassy to Hellenic Republic, Sept 2023

  • Leveraging innovation, diplomacy, and advocacy for global health security and health systems resilience

WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Jan 2023

  • Why Investing in Science Matters to Big Industry (Panelist)

  • A Conversation with Winnie Byanyima (Moderator)

World Health Organization, Jan 2023

  • Identifying drivers of health emergencies

World One Health Congress, Nov 2022

  • Monitoring upstream risk of health emergencies through a One Health lens

Canadian Red Cross, Oct 2022

  • Climate change, health systems, and humanitarian health

G7 Youth Summit, May 2022

  • Issues in global health: recommendations for the G7

Publications

  • Lessons and Evidence From Previous Crises: A Rapid Scoping Review to Inform the United Nations Research Roadmap for the COVID-19 Recovery. Read the full publication here.

  • This piece argues that without careful consideration, vaccine passports could exacerbate existing inequalities, making it essential to design a system that is accessible and inclusive for everyone. Published via ProjectProtech.

  • Co-written by a group of young global health scholars, calls on G7 and G20 leaders to urgently address three interconnected global challenges: the COVID-19 pandemic, antimicrobial resistance, and the climate crisis. It critiques the nationalistic responses that have exacerbated these issues and underscores the need for stronger global governance, equity, and solidarity. Read the full article here.

  • The study critically examines the effectiveness of over 250,000 international treaties, finding that most have failed to achieve their intended goals, except for those related to international trade and finance. Read the full article here.

  • The study investigates COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers in six low- and middle-income countries, finding that vaccine uptake is high when available, though concerns about side effects drive hesitancy. It highlights the importance of involving HCWs in promoting vaccines and suggests context-specific messaging to address hesitancy effectively. The research underscores the need for tailored strategies to increase vaccine confidence and coverage in these settings. Read the full article here.

"The greatest wealth is health." - Virgil