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Alexandra Schroeder

Alexandra Schroeder

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research Analyst at the Public Health Agency of Canada | MSc Student in Health: Science, Technology and Policy

  • Education

    • Carleton University

      2023 - 2025
      Master of Science - MSc Health: Science, Technology and Policy

      Research Project: Mixed-methods Evaluation of a Pilot Community-Based Trauma- and Violence-Informed Physical Activity Program for Young Pregnant and/or Parenting IndividualsAwarded a Canada Graduate Scholarship(Master’s) from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Courses: Statistics for Health Sciences, Research Methods for Health Sciences, Fundamentals of Policy Analysis, New Health Technologies, Knowledge Translation for Health, Biological and Social… Show more Research Project: Mixed-methods Evaluation of a Pilot Community-Based Trauma- and Violence-Informed Physical Activity Program for Young Pregnant and/or Parenting IndividualsAwarded a Canada Graduate Scholarship(Master’s) from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Courses: Statistics for Health Sciences, Research Methods for Health Sciences, Fundamentals of Policy Analysis, New Health Technologies, Knowledge Translation for Health, Biological and Social Fundamentals of Health, Current Topics in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Indigenous Policy Show less

    • Carleton University

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      Honours Bachelor of Science - BSc Neuroscience and Mental Health, Minor in Psychology

      Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement (awarded to the top 3% of the graduating class in each degree)Honours Thesis: The Use of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Investigate the Brain Regions Associated with Emotion Regulation Impairments in Schizophrenia and Major Depressive Disorder

  • Experience

    • Carleton University

      Sept 2018 - Apr 2019
      Research Intern

      Under the supervision of Dr. Hongyu Sun, I completed an independent project mapping the activated neurons in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease in support of a study on the uncommon comorbidity of epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.

    • The Portia Learning Centre

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      IBI Instructor Therapist

      Intensive Behavioral Intervention (IBI) Instructor Therapist for children with autism, developmental delays, and disorders. Responsible for teaching and continuously tracking performance data while dealing with challenging behaviours in a fast-paced environment.

    • The Royal Mental Health Centre

      Sept 2019 - Aug 2022
      Research Intern

      Cognitive Remediation and Neuroimaging (CRANI) lab at The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research. The CRANI Lab conducts research to better understand and treat cognitive difficulties in mental health disorders such as schizophrenia and depression.

    • Health Canada | Santé Canada

      Sept 2020 - Apr 2021
      Scientific Evaluator

      Summarized hazard and exposure information on high profile chemicals to support the risk assessment of chemical substances

    • Defence Research and Development Canada | Recherche et développement pour la défense Canada

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Health Services Modeller

      Synthesized scientific literature to complete a systematic review on the impact of the Alpha and Gamma variants of concern on hospitalization and asymptomatic rate of SARS-CoV-2

    • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada

      Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

      Coordinating and tracking access to information and privacy (ATIP) requests for the Afghanistan Sector and the International Affairs and Crisis Response Branch Executive Assistant to the Director General of the Policy and Outreach Branch, Afghanistan Sector

      • Project Coordinator

        Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

      • Executive Assistant

        Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

    • Public Health Agency of Canada | Agence de la santé publique du Canada

      Jan 2024 - now
      Policy and Research Analyst

      Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch-Collaborating with a Senior Research Scientist, Suicide Surveillance Epidemiologists and Provincial and Territorial stakeholders to develop performance indicators for Canada’s National Suicide Prevention Action Plan (2024 to 2027)-Developed international country profiles that provide an overview of the policies, programs and practices of various countries in the areas of mental health, suicide prevention, and substance-related harms prevention-Completed an evidence-based report on the relationships between child maltreatment and substance use for the Family and Gender-based Violence Prevention Policy Unit under the supervision of a Senior Research Scientist Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics (TCPS 2: CORE)

      Panel on Research Ethics
      Sept 2019

    • Emergency First Aid and CPR

      Canadian Red Cross

    • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) - Life Science - Research Lab Staff

      CITI Program
      Jan 2023

    • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) - Research Lab Staff

      CITI Program
      Jan 2023

    • LivingWorks Suicide Prevention Training

      LivingWorks

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alexandra Schroeder
      Canada Graduate Scholarship - Master's Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) May 2024
    • Awarded to Alexandra Schroeder
      The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Student Volunteer Award The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Jul 2020 In order to apply, the applicant must have accumulated 100 hours of volunteer timewith The Royal. The purpose of the award is to provide financial assistance to a studentvolunteer who has made a valuable contribution as a volunteer, in his or her chosen program ofpost-secondary study.
    • Awarded to Alexandra Schroeder
      The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Student Volunteer Award Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Jul 2018 In order to apply, the applicant must have accumulated 100 hours of volunteer timewith The Royal. The purpose of the award is to provide financial assistance to a studentvolunteer who has made a valuable contribution as a volunteer, in his or her chosen program ofpost-secondary study.
    • Awarded to Alexandra Schroeder
      Canadian Undergraduate Conference on Healthcare (CUCOH) Delegate’s Decision Poster Award Canadian Undergraduate Conference on Healthcare (CUCOH) In recognition of my poster: Efficacy and Feasibility of Virtual Reality Rehabilitation Interventions for Individuals with a Psychotic Disorder: A Systematic Review.
    • Awarded to Alexandra Schroeder
      Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement Carleton University The Senate Medals for Outstanding Academic Achievement are awarded to the top 3% of the graduating class in each degree.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vice President Operations

      Issued by Carleton Science Student Society (CSSS)
      Carleton Science Student Society (CSSS)Associated with Alexandra Schroeder

    • Co-President

      Issued by Best Buddies Canada
      Best Buddies CanadaAssociated with Alexandra Schroeder

    • Peer Buddy

      Issued by Best Buddies Canada
      Best Buddies CanadaAssociated with Alexandra Schroeder

    • Awards Officer

      Issued by Carleton Science Student Society (CSSS)
      Carleton Science Student Society (CSSS)Associated with Alexandra Schroeder

    • External Conference Ambassador

      Issued by CUCOH
      CUCOHAssociated with Alexandra Schroeder

    • Contributor

      Issued by Her Campus Media
      Her Campus MediaAssociated with Alexandra Schroeder

    • Brain Awareness Week Volunteer

      Issued by Society for Neuroscience
      Society for NeuroscienceAssociated with Alexandra Schroeder

    • Special Events Volunteer

      Issued by Paul Menton Centre at Carleton University
      Paul Menton Centre at Carleton UniversityAssociated with Alexandra Schroeder

    • Member

      Issued by Golden Key International Honour Society
      Golden Key International Honour SocietyAssociated with Alexandra Schroeder

    • Crisis Line Responder

      Issued by Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region on Feb 2021
      Distress Centre of Ottawa & RegionAssociated with Alexandra Schroeder

    • Recreation Therapy Volunteer

      Issued by The Royal Mental Health Centre on Jan 2016
      The Royal Mental Health CentreAssociated with Alexandra Schroeder

    • Mask Fundraising Volunteer

      Issued by United Way East Ontario - Centraide de l'Est de l'Ontario on Jul 2020
      United Way East Ontario - Centraide de l'Est de l'OntarioAssociated with Alexandra Schroeder

    • Virtual Visitor Volunteer

      Issued by Virtual Visitors on Apr 2020
      Virtual VisitorsAssociated with Alexandra Schroeder