C. Danae Zachari
Vancouver,B.C.
Summary
Research professional with over 7 years of experience in community-based research and program coordination. Proficient in qualitative and quantitative methods, policy analysis, and developing metrics for evaluation and planning. Directed participatory initiatives, driving stakeholder engagement and fostering equity in health and social outcomes. Committed to implementing evidence-informed practices that support community well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Victoria Department of Geography
Victoria, B.C.
09.2018 - 12.2024
- Conducted literature reviews and policy scans to support research and community development interventions.
- Performed data analysis to enhance understanding of key issues.
- Produced research summaries and scoping documents for planning and grant proposals.
- Coordinated weekly speaker series and internal strategy meetings to facilitate dialogue among stakeholders.
- Managed website content to improve research dissemination and visibility.
- Promoted knowledge exchange among academics, community partners, and policy stakeholders.
- Supported strategic planning through comprehensive research documentation and analysis.
- Strengthened collaboration across research and policy areas through organized events.
Project Coordinator
UVic Community-based Research Laboratory (CBRL)
Victoria, B.C.
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Co-designed and implemented participatory workshops to enhance knowledge mobilization using creative, data-driven methods.
- Managed planning and logistics, ensuring effective stakeholder communication for timely project delivery.
- Oversaw documentation of activities and outcomes to support evaluation processes.
Teaching Assistant
University of Victoria Department of Geography
Victoria, B.C.
09.2018 - 04.2024
- Provided course support in health geography, quantitative methods, political and economic geography, and socio-cultural geography.
- Mentored students on research design, data interpretation, academic writing, and public policy communication.
- Applied Indigenous-based approaches and critical pedagogy to foster transformative learning experiences.
Program Management Assistant
Malaysian Social Research Institute (MSRI)
KL, Malaysia
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Co-managed refugee health and social support programs to enhance service delivery effectiveness.
- Produced monthly demographic and service delivery reports utilizing data visualization techniques for strategic planning and accountability.
- Refined complex client database, addressing data inconsistencies to boost reporting efficiency.
- Supported development and implementation of child protection policies in collaboration with diverse teams.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Geography
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Interdisciplinary Studies: Global Development
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC12-2017
Skills
- Mixed-methods research
- Policy analysis
- Community engagement
- Data visualization
- Performance measurement
- Health equity advocacy
- Social determinants of health
- Community care coordination
- Program development
- Accountability frameworks
- Excel proficiency
- SPSS expertise
- NVivo skills
- MS Access knowledge
- Basic Tableau skills
- Basic GIS knowledge
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Zoom facilitation
Certification
- Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C, Canadian Red Cross, 2023
- Competency-Based Child Protection Practice, UNICEF and Malaysian Association of Social Workers, 2016
Publications
Juliana F. F. Amauchi, Maeva Gauthier, Abdolzaher Ghezeljeh, Leandro L. L. Giatti, Katlyn Keats, Dare Sholanke, Danae Zachari, Jutta Gutberlet, 2021, The power of community-based participatory research: Ethical and effective ways of researching, Community Development, https://doi.org/10.1080/15575330.2021.1936102
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Greek, Fluent
Timeline
Project Coordinator
UVic Community-based Research Laboratory (CBRL)
09.2023 - 04.2024
Research Assistant
University of Victoria Department of Geography
09.2018 - 12.2024
Teaching Assistant
University of Victoria Department of Geography
09.2018 - 04.2024
Program Management Assistant
Malaysian Social Research Institute (MSRI)
05.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Arts - Human Geography
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Interdisciplinary Studies: Global Development
University of Victoria
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