Justine L.

Experience

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  University of Toronto Schools

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

  Camp Counselor -March Break Music Camp

  • Assisted in organizing camper registration • Responsible for running the daily camper sign-in and sign-out process.• Taught piano and cello to beginner and intermediate level students, ranging from grades 4-7.

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  Southern Ontario Model United Nations Assembly

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2016

  Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief Of Staff

  SOMA is the oldest and largest international relations simulation run by high school students for high school students around the globe.• Worked as a liaison with students and faculty advisors from over 100 different institutions globally, communicating via email, phone and in person. • In charge of approximately 150 conference staff members - organized staff- training sessions, and compiled the necessary materials, tools, and electronic templates required to ensure that the conference runs as smoothly as possible.• Responsible for designing and organizing all conference memorabilia and reviewing all staff and delegate applications. Show less

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  Operation Wallacea

  Mar 2015 - Apr 2015

  Student Researcher

  • Conducted Reef Check surveys on coral reef heads• Studied bat abundance and health in the Cusuco National Park• Stayed with families in the village of Buenos Aires to improve Spanish language skills• Partnered with the Rumie Initiative to increase access to free digital education and deliver educational tablets to the local school

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  Finch-Leslie Pharmacy

  Oct 2015 - Aug 2016

  Pharmacy Assistant

  • Provided customer service to clients through the point of sale system and through processing prescription orders • Maintained inventory of stock on a daily basis• Responsible for assisting the pharmacist with retrieving and counting medication, and labelling prescriptions.

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  Retreat Community Health Clinic

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

  Clinical Intern

  • Developed an understanding of South Africa’s public healthcare system and primary healthcare needs• Collaborated with HIV/AIDS charities to promote safe sexual intercourse, STI prevention, and adherence to treatment• Observed examination and treatment of HIV/TB co-infection cases in the clinic• Performed administrative tasks at the clinic, including patient scheduling and documentation of medical history

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  Perinatal hiv research unit

  May 2019 - Sept 2019

  Research Intern

  • Developed staff training materials and supported community outreach activities• Provided support for clinical trials and grant applications, and liaised with sponsors• Designed and conducted questionnaires and focus group discussions• Conducted a market study on clinical trial trends in South Africa

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  Women's Health Research Institute (WHRI)

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

  Research Assistant - Global Control of HPV Related Diseases and Cancer

  • Developed training materials for research staff and conference presentations for the Global Control of HPV-Related Diseases and Cancer research group, including award-winning poster designs and process mapping workflows• Developed facility-based process evaluation tools and conducted data analyses for several ongoing clinical trials; ensured adherence to ethical standards and procedures• Supported an active partnership with the Ugandan Cancer Institute.

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  COSMIC Medical

  May 2020 - Mar 2021

  International Outreach and Clinical Team

  The Collective Open Source Medical Innovations for COVID-19 (COSMIC) Medical is an initiative dedicated to developing open-source design solutions to address medical needs around the world. Our current focus is to assist in the global response for COVID-19 through the building of low-cost respiratory support equipment. • Helped track the development of the pandemic globally, and communicate with local organizations, healthcare workers and government leaders to identify areas of need • Liaised between COSMIC and global/local groups to coordinate oxygen supply and other medical supplies to combat COVID-19• Helped secure funding for the COSMIC Bubble Helmet project • Assisted with the writing of clinical papers and publications Show less

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  TMBC Consulting Inc

  Aug 2020 - now

  Research Assistant/Consultant

  • Provide technical support and research assistance in public health, monitoring and evaluation, guideline and investment case development, and outbreak response• Clients include World Health Organization, GIZ, United Nations Development Program, The Global Fund, and Vancouver Coastal Health• Facilitate meetings with Secretariat and key leaders, including grant recipients, beneficiaries, and Ministries of Health to ensure effective communication and decision-making between project stakeholders at all levels • Responsible for maintaining project finances and timelines • Prepare communication materials for publication, including graphics, presentations, reports, journal articles, and textbook chapters. Show less

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  CAMH

  Feb 2022 - now

  Research Analyst

  • Investigate all matters pertaining to substance use in Canada, including health data management, policy reforms, and utilization of treatment and prevention services. • Facilitate engagement and collaboration activities with internal and external stakeholders as part of the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Matters• Manage multiple large-scale national projects simultaneously; Monitor all aspects of project plans, from development to implementation• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research studies; regularly report activity status both internally and externally• Prepare publications and communication materials, including national guidelines, research reports, and commentaries; maintain quality control Show less