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ASEEL ANABTAWI

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Public health professional with strong background in community education and health promotion. Adept at developing and implementing programs that drive positive health outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in public speaking, curriculum development, and data analysis to deliver impactful health education. Known for reliability and results-focused approach.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Employment Facilitator

Canadian Council of Rehabilitation and Work
04.2021 - 03.2023
  • Supported job seekers with disabilities and intersecting barriers through compassionate 1-on-1 coaching rooted in confidence, competence, and dignity
  • Facilitated engaging workshops on resume writing, interview skills, and career clarity with a warm, empowering presence
  • Created a safe, uplifting space for clients to rebuild self-worth and re-enter the workforce with confidence
  • Collaborated with community partners to offer additional resources such as training programs, financial assistance, or mental health services to clients in need.
  • Increased successful job placements by conducting thorough assessments of clients' skills, interests, and goals.

Research Assistant

McMaster University, Department of Surgery
03.2019 - 04.2021
  • Conducted data analysis using SAS and SPSS with a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and meaningful impact for Department of Surgery research projects
  • Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to analyze complex datasets and synthesize findings for publication and presentation
  • Communicated research outcomes with clarity and professionalism, contributing to manuscripts, grant applications, and knowledge translation efforts
  • Demonstrated initiative and reliability in managing shifting project timelines and maintaining high standards under pressure
  • Maintained accurate and well-organized documentation to support reproducibility and ethical research practices

Research Assistant, Student – Maternal and Child Health

Queen’s University, Kingston General Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Led project coordination for a team of four professors to balance multiple priorities and move forward their research program on the epidemiology of maternal and child health
  • Coordinated meetings, actionable weekly strategies and project timelines
  • Supported professors with data analysis by combining, cleaning, and analyzing data
  • Conducted direct outreach with international researchers to facilitate cross-institutional collaboration and projects

Health Analyst - Student Summer Placement

Public Health, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDGPH)
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Reporting to Manager, conducted routine collection, collation and analyses of health status data for vector borne diseases
  • Interpreted and disseminated database surveillance information for public website as reports, charts, graphs and maps
  • Working with Health Promoter, conducted evaluation of Lyme disease and West Nile Virus and identify evidence-based framework for prevention and present it in a report format
  • Created visualization tools using Power BI software for tick awareness, removal and identification to disseminate to schools, community centers and through online portals

Researcher

University Of Toronto, St. George Campus
2016 - 2017

Epidemiological Research Project University of Toronto, field work in Jordan,


Awarded funding by University of Toronto for a self-initiated proposal, “Reducing Barriers to Breast Cancer Examination Among the Highest Age-Specific Incidence Cohorts in Jordan

  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
  • Submit approved Research Ethics proposal to U of Toronto Research Ethics Board,
  • Traveled to Jordan and facilitated 3 focus groups with women in relevant age cohort and 2 with healthcare workers about breast cancer prevention and gaps in knowledge translation
  • Based on findings, create a plan with health promoters for culturally appropriate tools to promote breast cancer examination and dissemination
  • Present results at the Health and Human Rights Conference, March 2017
  • Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.


Education

Master of Public Health -

Queen’s University
01.2019

Honours Bachelor’s Degree - Public Health Studies

University of Toronto
06-2017

Skills

  • Program evaluation
  • Data analysis and collection
  • Data visualization using Power BI
  • Collaborative relationship management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Yoga Teacher Training Certificate – 200 hours 2019
  • University of Toronto International Health Scholarship, $3000 2017
  • Merit Award for exceptional contribution to University of Toronto extracurriculars 2017
  • Dean’s List Scholar for academic excellence 2013 – 2017

Timeline

Employment Facilitator

Canadian Council of Rehabilitation and Work
04.2021 - 03.2023

Research Assistant

McMaster University, Department of Surgery
03.2019 - 04.2021

Health Analyst - Student Summer Placement

Public Health, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDGPH)
01.2018 - 01.2018

Research Assistant, Student – Maternal and Child Health

Queen’s University, Kingston General Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2018

Researcher

University Of Toronto, St. George Campus
2016 - 2017

Master of Public Health -

Queen’s University

Honours Bachelor’s Degree - Public Health Studies

University of Toronto
ASEEL ANABTAWI