London, England, United Kingdom
MSc Public Health graduate and BSc Biochemist highly skilled in qualitative and quantitative methodologies to address environmental, work, and health policy issues. Extensive background in community engagement and health education through paid and voluntary approaches helping to communicate research for greater impact. Copywriting complex research ideas and findings for a broad range of stakeholders to address equitable health policy and research processes. Advocacy approaches within local councils to engage policymakers to address structural determinants of mental and physical health across London boroughs. Currently seeking employment within policy and research roles where I bring unique insights, deliverable outcomes, and advocacy across housing, health, and social policy issues. Open to voluntary work with charities and other organisations seeking to deliver and build power within underserved communities.
- Transcribing survey data in line with GDPR regulations to identify barriers in accessing health care services across the Greenwich Borough. - Engaging in community outreach across the borough helping people access cancer screening services
- Editing submissions to an international journal about public policymaking from historical, economical, and sociological viewpoints. - Liaising with assistant editors about the style and fit of specific pieces related to the journal ensuring house style is maintained throughout - Meeting deadlines and quick turnaround of journal submissions (within 24hours) to ensure writers feel supported through the publishing process.
- Creating a welcoming environment for the local community for "Warm Wednesdays" which provides a free hot meal and a place to connect for residents of New Eltham. - Setting up and helping staff with the distribution of food packages and serving meals where needed - Providing a point of contact between the community and the borough to help people engage in health promotion related to healthy lifestyles and food preparation
- Health communication via social media to local groups about health promoting behaviours. - Signposting to residents where they can engage with approaches which can improve their mental and physical health. - Engagement with national, regional, and local health policies to see how they may influence the physcial health of people within the borough.
- Facilitating monthly book club (Left Book Club) based on building political literacy among young people within the local area. - Liaising with external organisations inviting them to speak about issues related to digital accessibility, engagement and epistemic plurality.