Lara Stroop

Harm Reduction Kit Maker, 01/2024 - present

Sanguen Health Centre - Kitchener, ON

• Packing harm reduction kits for people experiencing high degrees of marginalization as a result of their substance use, mental health, homelessness, and chronic poverty.
• Ensure kits are prepared with care, accuracy, and in alignment with public health and harm reduction best practices.
• Contribute to a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to community health and wellness.

Research Assistant, 03/2024 - present

Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo, ON

• Transcribed and coded interviews with parents and their children as part of a developmental psychology research project.
• Ensured accuracy and confidentiality in handling sensitive data, and applied qualitative coding methods to identify themes and patterns.
• Collaborated with the research team to maintain ethical standards and high-quality results.