Luma Sakakini
Toronto,ON
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-oriented public health professional with impeccable work ethic and extensive experience in community development, with a strong demonstrated commitment to address community health needs. An articulate individual who is poised in interactions with clients and coworkers at all levels, and who is adept at building collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellbeing Counselor
Arab Community Center of Toronto, ACCT
04.2020 - Current
- Provide counseling for 400 immigrants and refugees annually, utilizing crisis management strategies
- Conduct mental health assessment for newcomers
- Provide case management by coordinating with the appropriate additional supports needed to ensure optimum care
- Liaise with community partners for clients’ integration into society
- Plan, organize and facilitate 10 group sessions annually to raise awareness on mental health-related issues
- Conduct outreach activities in newcomer communities to reduce mental health stigma
Health Educator
Abbvie Biopharmaceuticals GmbH, Immunology
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Developed educational materials and delivered presentations about immune mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs), and the importance of patient adherence to biologic drugs
- Oversaw patient recruitment and drop outs in major hospital accounts
- Successfully implemented a referral program at health centers which increased patient recruitment of rheumatology cases at major hospitals by 20%
- Implemented a training program for 100 nurses to ensure proper use of the practical assessment tools for the diseases
- Coordinated and facilitated nation-wide disease awareness events for an audience of 100 – 200 physicians and patients.
Graduate Research Assistant
PROPEL Center for Population Health Impact, University of
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Conducted an environmental scan for the topic development phase of a Documentation of Practices project on smoke free campuses in Ontario
- Examined evidence of successful cases of smoke free campuses and drafted the literature review
- Submitted the proposal and other deliverables in a timely manner, supporting the decision making of local public health units.
Project Expeditor
World Vision
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Provided administrative and technical assistance to the staff in funding, implementation and reporting of projects
- Conducted field visits to Palestinian villages and schools to conduct needs assessments
- Assisted the Coordinator in implementation of the Maternal and Child health and Nutrition program in nearby villages.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON07.2015
Bachelor of Science (HBSc) | Biomedical Sciences -
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON06.2012
Skills
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
4 years of customer service experience working in settlement
Team collaboration and advanced result-oriented thinking capability
Competent in conducting literature reviews
Robust knowledge in health promotion and community outreach
Culturally competent case management and counseling
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Certification
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PMI (2551551)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wellbeing Counselor
Arab Community Center of Toronto, ACCT
04.2020 - Current
Health Educator
Abbvie Biopharmaceuticals GmbH, Immunology
04.2016 - 09.2019
Graduate Research Assistant
PROPEL Center for Population Health Impact, University of
01.2015 - 04.2015
Project Expeditor
World Vision
01.2013 - 07.2013
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science (HBSc) | Biomedical Sciences -
University of Waterloo
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