
Timeline
About me
M.A. Student at the University of British Columbia | Research Assistant | Trans Health Advocate
Education

The university of british columbia
2023 - 2025Master of arts - ma multi/interdisciplinary studiesActivities and Societies: Disabled Graduate Student Association, UBC Trans Coalition, Bodies, Minds and Disabilities Research Cluster, School of Nursing Graduate Academic Assistant, UBC Equity and Inclusion Office My research will draw on both social science and health disciplines to explore challenges faced by trans-disabled individuals when accessing healthcare. The community-based research study will provide insight into how those occupying both transgender and disabled identities navigate and advocate for themselves within the healthcare system. I plan on producing a community-based zine in order to make my research more accessible to a wide range of audiences, to provoke change and spur action.

The university of british columbia
2018 - 2023Bachelor of arts - ba gender, race, sexuality and social justice dean's list, graduated with high distinctionActivities and Societies: Disabilities United Collective, UBC Pride Collective, UBC Residence Life, UBC Arts Co-op My course work in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice helps provide an intersectional approach to various local and global human rights issues, the impacts of colonialism and institutions within society, anti-racist feminist frameworks and equity.
Experience

Acorn canada
Jun 2019 - Aug 2019Community organizer• Advocated for systemic change to help low-moderate income individuals. • Undertook awareness building, fundraising over the phone and door-to-door, as well as direct engagement in low-income communities. • Recognized as the top fundraiser in all of Canada for June 2019.• During a short-term acting opportunity with ACORN, I was required to establish priorities for the day, help execute the plan and verify the paperwork for the entire team.

Ubc student housing and hospitality services
Aug 2019 - Apr 2020Residence advisor• Provided leadership to first-year students and built community by facilitating group activities, while also supporting individual students in need.• Worked in a team to create a positive and inclusive living and learning environment.• As Chair of the Residence Pride Collective, I worked collaboratively with students and administration to raise awareness and foster inclusion. • Additionally, my strong organizational skills enabled me to manage my time effectively to complete all of my RA duties while maintaining a high academic average in full-time classes. Show less

Squamish nation
Jun 2020 - Jan 2021Member support services intake worker• Exercised sound judgment to support members of the Squamish Nation in need. • Completed the initial intake to connect members with internal and external resources; used attention to detail when organizing files, and ensured appropriate longer-term follow-up • Responsible for requesting and distributing support payments.• Liaison with various Indigenous service providers including First Nations Health Authority, the RCMP Integrated First Nations Unit as well as other social organizations to provide comprehensive support for members. Show less

Alzheimer society of b.c.
Jan 2021 - May 2021Communications assistant• Engaged with people living with dementia and supported the goal of creating a more dementia-friendly and accessible society. • Supported the development of educational content for e-learning modules.• Created promotional content for social media and supported the delivery of educational webinars.

Public services and procurement canada | services publics et approvisionnement canada
May 2021 - nowJunior analyst• Produce communication products to support public opinion research in the Government of Canada; develop and update website content to facilitate the distribution of key findings to partners.• Conduct research and analysis, prepare briefing materials, input departmental requests, coordinate engagement with an interdepartmental advisory group and make recommendations on relevant projects.• Design tools to facilitate student recruitment focused on strengthening public opinion research capacity within the Public Service. Show less
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Ubc school of nursing (vancouver)
Apr 2023 - Mar 2024Graduate academic assistant• Provided research assistant support for two trans-health research studies about identifying misinformation, developing resources and increasing access to safe and reliable trans healthcare for youth.• Developed comprehensive literature reviews and identify future research questions• Supported the facilitation of focus groups with trans youth across Canada

The university of british columbia
Mar 2024 - nowEdi and anti-racism research assistant• Support the development of the Equity and Inclusion Office's Education Hub platform• Design educational resources on topics including Anti-Racism, EDI fundamentals, Human Rights, disability and accessibility• Conduct in-depth research and collaborated with team members to create learning pathways to support EDI initiatives on campus

Housing research collaborative
May 2024 - nowAccessible housing research assistant• Support a project focused on improving accessible housing in Canada, contributing to the development of inclusive housing policies and practices.• Prepare the Ethics Board Application, ensuring all research activities adhere to ethical standards and guidelines.• Design and administer surveys using Qualtrics to gather data on accessible housing needs and experiences.
Licenses & Certifications

Indigenous gender diversity: creating culturally relevant and gender-affirming services
Provincial health services authorityApr 2023
Tcps 2: core-2022 (research ethics)
Government of canadaApr 2023
Qpr suicide prevention training
The university of british columbiaAug 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Elijah ForanCanada Graduate Scholarship - Masters Canadian Institutes of Health Research May 2024 Based on a rigorous selection process evaluating academic excellence, research potential, and leadership, this award will support my thesis research project. I am grateful for the recognition and excited to contribute to health research for transgender and disabled communities.
- Awarded to Elijah ForanSyd Vernon Graduate Student Award University of British Columbia Jan 2024 Awarded to students demonstrating commitment to advancing equity and working with people with disabilities.
- Awarded to Elijah ForanInstant Recognition Award Public Services and Procurement Canada Dec 2023 Recognition of my contribution to the Public Opinion 2022-23 Annual Report.
- Awarded to Elijah ForanGraduate Support Initiative Award University of British Columbia Mar 2023 Awarded to students pursuing a higher degree at UBC based on academic achievement.
- Awarded to Elijah ForanUBC Trek Excellence Scholarship - Sep 2019 Scholarship offered to returning students in the top 5% of their undergraduate year, faculty and school.
- Awarded to Elijah ForanGolden Key International Honour Society - 2019 Students in the top 15% of their programs are invited to join, I am a part of the UBC chapter.
- Awarded to Elijah ForanUBC Tuum Est Experiential Award - Sep 2018 Awarded to the top 10% of students entering UBC, including a scholarship and guaranteed CO-OP placement.
- Awarded to Elijah Foran2018 Spirit of the Capital Awards RBC Ottawa May 2018 Recognized for my extensive work in leadership and activism to advance transgender rights in schools, including implementing a gender-neutral washroom in my high school.
- Awarded to Elijah Foran2017 CMHO Change the View Video Contest Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) Apr 2017 I produced a video for the Children’s Mental Health of Ontario video contest focused on normalizing conversations around mental illness and was awarded first place.
Volunteer Experience
Research Collaborator
Issued by University of Ottawa on Jun 2021
Associated with Elijah ForanPatient Experience Committee Member
Issued by UBC Trans Coalition on Jan 2024
Associated with Elijah ForanDisability Mentor
Issued by UBC Disabilities United Collective on Feb 2023
Associated with Elijah Foran
Languages
- frFrench
- enEnglish
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