About
MY BACKGROUND
I am a historian who researches the history of vaccination, anti-vaccination, and public health interventions in the 19th and 20th centuries. I am passionate about public engagement and seek to use my research to help address inadequacies in healthcare systems today.
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Currently seeking research, teaching, or policy engagement contract work that can apply my knowledge to meaningful projects.
Education
2016 - 2022
Doctor of Philosophy, History - University of Oxford, UK
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Thesis Title: A History of Anti-Vaccination in Canada, 1867-1985
2015 - 2016
Master of Science, Medical Anthropology - University of Oxford, UK
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Thesis Title: Re-inventing the Wheel: A Genealogy of the Medicine Wheel as used in Modern Medical Care
2013 - 2015
Master of Arts, History - University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Thesis Title: Circular Progress: Health and Healthcare within Albertan Indian Residential Schools, 1920-1950
2013 - 2015
Master of Arts, History - University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Thesis Title: Circular Progress: Health and Healthcare within Albertan Indian Residential Schools, 1920-1950
Experience
Founding Director
AB History Consulting Inc., Calgary, Canada
Uncomfortable Oxford Ltd., Manchester, UK
Researcher
Vaccine Misinformation Project, WEH, Oxford UK
Oxford and Empire Project, Oxford UK
Lecturer
Access and Outreach Project, Wadham College
A Very Brief Introduction to the British Empire Series, Oxford
Consultant
Oxford's Medical Legacies Project
Living Archives of Eugenics (LAE)
Skills
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Leadership
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Experienced in managing projects across multiple countries
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Effective at team coordination and supervision
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Self-motivated and driven
Communication
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Efficient & direct communicator
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Accomplished at public speaking and presentations
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Versed in numerous communication programs
Content Writing & Editing
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Experienced in both academic and casual writing
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Can synthesize information effectively for reader comprehension
Organization
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Excellent time-management skills
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Maintains rigorous systems of organization
Problem - Solving
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Adept at recognizing systems-level problems and brainstorming innovate methods for addressing them
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Pays attention to detail and is careful and deliberate
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Strongly analytical and perceptive
Research & Marketing
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Regularly involved in conducting oral interviews
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Proficient in online, archival, and other document research
Audio/Video Production
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Experienced with developing short engaging videos
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Seasoned podcaster
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Proficient at basic audio and video editing
Public Speaking & Media Engagement
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Trained in media interviewing and effective media communication strategies