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Paula Larsson

DPhil History, University of Oxford

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About

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.

Currently seeking research, teaching, or policy engagement contract work that can apply my knowledge to meaningful projects.

Education & Experience

Education

2016 - 2022

Doctor of Philosophy, History - University of Oxford, UK

  • Thesis Title: A History of Anti-Vaccination in Canada, 1867-1985

2015 - 2016

Master of Science, Medical Anthropology - University of Oxford, UK

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
  • Experienced in managing projects across multiple countries

  • Effective at team coordination and supervision

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Self-motivated and driven

Communication
  • Efficient & direct communicator

  • Accomplished at public speaking and presentations

  • Versed in numerous communication programs

Content Writing & Editing
  • Experienced in both academic and casual writing

  • Can synthesize information effectively for reader comprehension

Organization
  • Excellent time-management skills

  • Maintains rigorous systems of organization

Problem - Solving
  • Adept at recognizing systems-level problems and brainstorming innovate methods for addressing them

  • Pays attention to detail and is careful and deliberate

  • Strongly analytical and perceptive

Research & Marketing
  • Regularly involved in conducting oral interviews

  • Proficient in online, archival, and other document research

Audio/Video Production
  • Experienced with developing short engaging videos

  • Seasoned podcaster

  • Proficient at basic audio and video editing

Public Speaking & Media Engagement
  • Trained in media interviewing and effective media communication strategies

Skills & Languages
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