Alexandra Wright
Toronto,ON
Summary
A seasoned academic lecturer and research director with over 10 years experience, specializing in areas such as health system transformation, organizational health management, business leadership, and crisis management. With a rich background in collaborating with both academic and industry stakeholders, Alexandra bridges the gap between academia and real-world application.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Director
Office of Scientific Research l HIMSS
04.2023 - Current
- Leadership: Responsible for the oversight, direction, and mentoring of Office of Scientific Research (OSR) team
- Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborating with all other departments to integrate business strategies and decision-making on all of HIMSS maturity models developed by the OSR
- Co-developed organizational research initiatives strategic planning for the Office of Scientific Research · Responsible for developing business analytics maturity models and tools
- Providing research insights and information to senior leadership
Adjunct Faculty
University Of Toronto
02.2023 - Current
- · Adjunct faculty on Public Health Policy graduate courses at Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Research Director and Knowledge Broker
SCANHealth
11.2022 - Current
- Leadership: Responsible for the oversight, direction, and mentoring of Office of Scientific Research (OSR) team
- Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborating with all other departments to integrate business strategies and decision-making on all of HIMSS maturity models developed by the OSR
- Co-developed organizational research initiatives strategic planning for the Office of Scientific Research · Responsible for developing business analytics maturity models and tools
- Providing research insights and information to senior leadership
Senior Program Specialist
Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery l Public Health Ontario
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted research and analysis of public health initiatives, leading research teams and projects, and facilitating internal and external stakeholders
- Lead four applied research initiatives and projects related to public health emergencies, emergency planning, response and recovery
- Utilizing theoretical frameworks to support applied research projects
- Leading and developing rigorous research methodology standards and approaches for the team
- Analysis and development of risk assessment framework used in risk analysis
- Facilitating and leading engagement with multiple partners, jurisdictions, with significant visibility, urgency, and complexity through learning exchanges, facilitated meetings, and co-design
- Identified best-practice and provides scientific advice to senior leadership
- Provided technical support and advice to government, public health stakeholders, and private partners
- Provided technical and scientific input into policies, legislation, and standards.
Senior Research Associate/ Research Analyst
SCANHealth
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Significant experience using a variety of research methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, co-design, Delphi method) for research projects
- Writing and developing technical reports on research to reach senior staff and government
- Successfully developed and implemented multiple research projects, including a program evaluation (80 participants) and CIHR-funded grant on the COVID-19 healthcare (over 160 participants), and Communities of Practice
- Co-wrote a successful $1.38 million CIHR grant, coordinating over 45 participating stakeholders (academic, private, public organizations)
- Successfully coordinated 18 different researchers across seven academic institutions
- Co-wrote a successful $1.38 million CIHR grant, coordinating over 45 participating stakeholders
- Successfully coordinated 18 different researchers across seven academic institutions which included leading team meetings and facilitating knowledge synthesis.
Research Consultant
HIMSS Analytics
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Successfully created two measurement and evaluation tools used by global health systems
- Applied technical methodologies to meet strategic needs
- Conducted analysis and gathered insights to develop reports summarizing key conclusions and recommendations
- Developed and co-wrote two white papers on CISOM and Digital Health Framework
- Established indicators and measurement tools that provided policy recommendations to global healthcare organizations to improve their digital health
- Developed and supported relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders (public, private, academic).
Knowledge Exchange Specialist
Public Health Ontario
10.2021 - 05.2021
Lead Teaching Assistant
University of Toronto
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted in the design and execution of the graduate level, 2020 Public Health Policy course at the University of Toronto
- Supported the design of course content, assignments, and reading material for the course
- Facilitated the moving of the course to the online format
- Directed and facilitated seven Teaching Assistants
- Coordinated over 200 graduate students
- Taught two tutorials a week where I worked to teach complex, public health concepts
- Marked and evaluated over 60 papers alongside assisting other TAs with their marking style and evaluation technique.
Lecturer, MBA Program
University Of Windsor
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Research Analyst
World Health Innovation Network
04.2017 - 04.2020
Teaching Assistant
University of Toronto
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Teaching assistant for two courses where I instructed two tutorials a semester, marked student papers, and was the contact for students in the course
- Teaching Assistant for Public Health Policy course for four semesters
- Teaching Assistant for Tools and Approaches to Public Health Policy Analysis and Evaluation for one semester
- Facilitated the instruction of course material through tutorials
- Taught and assessed over 40 students a semester, evaluating their course participation and three assignments
- Developed teaching techniques to facilitate multiple learning types
- Provided additional 'office hours' for students to learn and deepen their understanding of the course materials.
Education
Ph.D. Health Policy - Collaborative Specialization in Public Health Policy
University of Toronto
01.2022
Master of Public Administration -
Queen's University
01.2016
Bachelor of Public Relations -
Humber College
01.2015
Skills
- Program Management
- Research Analysis & Writing
- Grant Writing
- Leadership and Team Building
- Stakeholder Management
- Technical Writing
- Statistical Analysis
- Survey Design
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Innovation Management
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Policy / Regulations
- Editing / Proofreading
- Data Analysis (Qualitative and Quantitative)
- Client Management
- Mentoring / Training
- Presentation
- Contract Development
- Presentations and Lectures
- Budget Oversight
Publications
Wright, A., Snowdon, A., Saunders, M. (2023).The Necessity of Healthcare Supply Chain Resilience for Crisis Preparedness. Healthcare Management Forum. Available from: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08404704231207386
Snowdon, A. Wright, A. (2022). Supply Chain Infrastructure in Global Health Systems a Strategic Asset for Pandemic Preparedness. In D. K. J. E. von Lubitz, C. J. Gibson. The Nature of Pandemics. New York. CRC Press.
Snowdon, A., Saunders, M. & Wright, A. (2022) The Emerging Features of Healthcare Supply Chain Resilience. Healthcare Management Forum. 25 (2). DOI 44-53.10.12927/hcq.2022.26889
Snowdon, A., Saunders, M. & Wright, A. (2022) Strategic Healthcare Supply Chain Framework Informed by the Canadian Supply Chain Response and COVID-19. Healthcare Management Forum. 25 (2).
Snowdon, A. Wright, A. & Saunders, M. (2021) Case Study: Province of Ontario Supply Chain Response and COVID-19. Healthcare Management Forum.
Snowdon, A., Saunders, M. & Wright, A. (2021) Case Study: Province of Alberta Supply Chain Response and COVID-19. Healthcare Management Forum.
Snowdon, A., Saunders, M. & Wright, A. (2021) Case Study: Province of Nova Scotia Supply Chain Response and COVID-19. Healthcare Management Forum.
Snowdon, A., Saunders, M. & Wright, A. (2021) Case Study: Province of Newfoundland Supply Chain Response and COVID-19. Healthcare Management Forum.
Snowdon, A., Saunders, M. & Wright, A. (2021). Key Characteristics of a Fragile Healthcare Supply Chain: Learning from a Pandemic. Healthcare Quarterly.
Snowdon, A.,Wright, A. & Saunders, M. (2021). An Evidence Based Strategy to Scale Vaccination in Canada. Healthcare Quarterly.
Snowdon, A. & Wright, A. (2020). Supply Chain Infrastructure for Global Health Systems: a strategy to manage pandemics. In von Lubitz, D. Nature of Pandemics.
Snowdon, A., Wright, A. (2018). Case Study: Supply Chain Transformation in the Alberta Health Services. Healthcare Quarterly 21(3) October 2018 : 34-36.doi:10.12927/hcq.2018.25703
Snowdon, A. & Wright, A. (2018). Case Study: Supply Chain Transformation in the UK National Health Service. Healthcare Quarterly 21(3) October 2018 : 24-27.doi:10.12927/hcq.2018.25705
Timeline
Research Director
Office of Scientific Research l HIMSS
04.2023 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
University Of Toronto
02.2023 - Current
Research Director and Knowledge Broker
SCANHealth
11.2022 - Current
Lecturer, MBA Program
University Of Windsor
09.2022 - Current
Senior Program Specialist
Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery l Public Health Ontario
05.2022 - 04.2023
Knowledge Exchange Specialist
Public Health Ontario
10.2021 - 05.2021
Lead Teaching Assistant
University of Toronto
09.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Research Associate/ Research Analyst
SCANHealth
04.2020 - 10.2021
Research Consultant
HIMSS Analytics
05.2019 - 06.2021
Teaching Assistant
University of Toronto
09.2017 - 01.2020
Research Analyst
World Health Innovation Network
04.2017 - 04.2020
Ph.D. Health Policy - Collaborative Specialization in Public Health Policy
University of Toronto
Master of Public Administration -
Queen's University
Bachelor of Public Relations -
Humber College
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