Lulwama Mulalu
Hamilton,Ontario
Summary
I have a strong background in Global Health advocacy, research and education. I have strong sense of justice and a holistic understanding of/perspective on systems of oppression. I am passionate about enhancing diversity and driving impactful discussions in the field global health with the aim of inspiring and implementing transformative change. As a global health advocate with 4+ years of experience in pioneering dialogues on decolonisation, anti-racism, and anti-oppression in various spaces, I am interested in interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
CanstorEnergy Project
Hamilton, Ontario
01.2025 - Current
- Performed literature reviews on critical community engagement strategies to ensure that community engagement practices are values- and principles-based, and reflect the needs of the different communities in Hamilton.
- Prepared a comprehensive report on the different models of community engagement to ensure best practices that reflect the stakeholder context.
- Conceptualised innovative avenues of knowledge mobalisation, translation and dissemination to inform public engagement strategies on climate injustice.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for community engagement and mechanism of knowledge translation.
- Conducted interviews to capture the perceptions and needs of different communities in Hamilton experiencing climate injustice.
Teaching Assistant, Global Health
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
09.2021 - Current
- Facilitated engaging tutorials on global health, enhancing student comprehension and participation
- Designed and facilitated tutorials, enhancing student engagement and comprehension in global health topics
- Administered assignments, mentored students, and answered queries, fostering a deeper understanding of refugee health policy
- Collaborated with faculty to improve curriculum
- Provided one-on-one support to students, addressing individual learning needs and enhancing overall academic performance
- Led student discussions on global health, increase student engagement and comprehension
- Pioneered dialogues about decolonisation, anti-racism, and anti-oppression in Global Health, enhancing student engagement, and fostering social justice through impactful advocacy
- Organised lecture series and fostered student engagement through targeted outreach and social justice advocacy initiatives
- Facilitated institutional conversations on equity and inclusion, implementing mechanisms and strategies for measurable academic accountability
Founding Member, Critical Global Health Group
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Pioneered dialogues about decolonisation, anti-racism, and anti-oppression in Global Health, enhancing student engagement, and fostering social justice through impactful advocacy.
- Organised lecture series and fostered student engagement through targeted outreach and social justice advocacy initiatives.
- Facilitated institutional conversations on equity and inclusion, implementing mechanisms and strategies for measurable academic accountability.
Host, Global Health Collective Podcast
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to research, synthesise interview questions, and edit episodes, ensuring high-quality content delivery
- Conducted in-depth research on global health topics, synthesising data to formulate insightful interview questions, enhancing content quality
- Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to curate and edit podcast episodes, ensuring seamless integration of diverse perspectives for impactful storytelling
- Engage with leading global health experts to highlight innovative solutions, increasing audience awareness and driving discussions on critical issues
Guest Writer
Plan International Canada
Toronto, Canada
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Contributed as a Public Intellectual to a series critical think pieces for the Plan International Canada's Change-maker Diaries on topics relating to truth and reconciliation, justice, inequalities, and oppressive systems
- Crafted compelling narratives to engage and inspire readers on social justice issues, enhancing Plan' International's public image and influence
- Researched and analysed key social issues, producing well-informed pieces positioning Plan International Canada as a thought leader
Monitoring and Evaluation Summer Associate
Plan International Canada
Toronto, Canada
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Co-developed and launched Monitoring and Evaluation tools to measure youth engagement impact, significantly enhancing data-driven decision-making processes
- Led virtual focus group discussions to gather stakeholder feedback, providing actionable insights for strategic youth engagement improvements
- Coordinated with team members to ensure safeguarding standards, fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all youth and youth programmes
- Analysed programme data to identify gaps, leading to strategic adjustments for youth programming
Research Assistant
McMaster DeGroote School of Business
Hamilton, Canada
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted qualitative research and analysis on inclusive mental health initiatives, contributing to the development of co-design mental health care models
- Meticulously coded and analysed qualitative data to support mental health initiatives, ensuring precision in developing co-design care models
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate diverse perspectives, enhancing the inclusivity of mental health programmes
Programme Planning and Graduate Research Assistant
McMaster University Equity-Based Co-Design Hub
Hamilton, Canada
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Assist in co-production and co-creation programmatic planning for 2022 and 2023 global forums/conferences in Canada and Sweden respectively
- Coordinated with international teams to design and execute co-creation programmes, enhancing global engagement and participation
- Performed thematic analysis and research extrapolation, contributing to journal articles on equity-based co-production
- Developed and facilitated art-based workshops, enhancing participants' understanding of navigating power and fostering trust
Graduate Internship
Body Brave
Hamilton, Canada
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Organised, designed and led the Missing Voice Community Dialogue research project to include marginalised perspectives and lived experiences to promote more inclusivity in models of care.
- Developed a comprehensive research framework to assess gaps in current eating disorder treatments, leading to more culturally sensitive solutions.
- Implemented research findings into actionable strategies, improving the cultural appropriateness of treatment programs.
- Meticulously documented community feedback and integrated it into the research project, ensuring all voices were accurately represented.
Counselling Department Intern
Boitekanelo College
Gaborone, Botswana
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Organised, designed and led the Missing Voice Community Dialogue research project to include marginalised perspectives and lived experiences to promote more inclusivity in models of care
- Developed a comprehensive research framework to assess gaps in current eating disorder treatments, leading to more culturally sensitive solutions
- Implemented research findings into actionable strategies, improving the cultural appropriateness of treatment programs
- Meticulously documented community feedback and integrated it into the research project, ensuring all voices were accurately represented
Education
Ph.D - Global Health
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada08-2026
Master of Science - Global Health
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Drama
Bennington College
Bennington, Vermont, USA06.2018
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Strategic Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Research Analysis
- Research design
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Social Justice Advocacy
- Policy Analysis
- Analysing and synthesising data
Hobbies and Interests
I love writing poetry about all aspects of the human condition.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Setswana
Professional
French
Limited
Accomplishments
- Recipient of 2021-2022 Graduate Student Award
- Recipient of 2024-2025 DRI EDIA Pilot Champions Award
- Contributed a book chapter for The Sage Handbook of Decolonial Theory entitled Climate policy and Social Death: how Euro-American Green New Deals reinforce the disposability of African life in the “post”-colonial
- Co-authored book chapter for Transboundary Water Security: Global Resilient Practices and Policy Initiatives entitled Hydro Diplomacy and the Cubango-Okavango River Basin (CORB): Single Entity, Multiple Interests
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
CanstorEnergy Project
01.2025 - Current
Guest Writer
Plan International Canada
12.2022 - 02.2023
Monitoring and Evaluation Summer Associate
Plan International Canada
05.2022 - 09.2022
Research Assistant
McMaster DeGroote School of Business
03.2022 - 09.2022
Host, Global Health Collective Podcast
McMaster University
01.2022 - 03.2023
Programme Planning and Graduate Research Assistant
McMaster University Equity-Based Co-Design Hub
12.2021 - 08.2022
Founding Member, Critical Global Health Group
McMaster University
09.2021 - 11.2023
Teaching Assistant, Global Health
McMaster University
09.2021 - Current
Graduate Internship
Body Brave
06.2021 - 08.2021
Counselling Department Intern
Boitekanelo College
02.2020 - 08.2020
Ph.D - Global Health
McMaster University
Master of Science - Global Health
McMaster University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Drama
Bennington College
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