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Work History
Education
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Certification
Selected Research Contributions
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Yasmin Lalani

Toronto,ON

Summary

Sole qualitative methodologist at Humber River Health Research Institute, leading qualitative initiatives in a fast-paced digital hospital. Over 10 years of research across five countries (U.S., U.K., Peru, Singapore, Canada), known for adapting methods to diverse contexts and building strong participant and stakeholder relationships. Skilled mentor and critical thinker, committed to capturing the full complexity of human experience in health research.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Associate, Qualitative Methods

Humber River Health
Toronto, ON
05.2021 - Current

Drive and shape the strategic direction of qualitative research at HRH, leading all initiatives to advance research excellence and impact. Lead high-impact, multi-method qualitative studies in diverse clinical areas (e.g., Cancer, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Mental Health), while training and mentoring junior researchers.

Research Analyst

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, Ontario
02.2020 - 02.2021

Conducted in-depth interviews with psychiatrists and psychiatry residents, performed qualitative analysis, and led

data abstraction and analysis for two scoping reviews on EDI in physician leadership programs and mental health

supports in medical pandemics.

Research Evaluation Coordinator

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
09.2018 - 09.2019

Conducted community consultations with diverse stakeholders in the GTA to develop a restorative justice initiative for Black, African and Caribbean families that have been affected by the child welfare.

Ethnographer

McGill University
Montreal, Quebec
08.2017 - 08.2018

Conducted focused ethnography to understand the efficacy of two biomedical interventions that aim to increase social inclusion experiences for individuals with dementia.

Qualitative Research Consultant

University of Rochester
Toronto, Ontario
12.2015 - 03.2016

Led analysis of focus group data of vulnerable men in Ghana affected by HIV/AIDS. Supported junior researcher in

analysis.

Education

Ph.D. - Education

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON

Master of Arts - Education

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Queen's University
Kingston, ON

Skills

  • Qualitative research design and analyses
  • Presenting research to diverse audiences
  • Training and mentoring
  • REB/IRB protocols
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Knowledge mobilization
  • Working knowledge of Spanish

Certification

  • Ontario College of Teachers, Ontario
  • Qualified Teacher, UK
  • Qualitative AI (Institute for Data and Statistical Science)
  • Principles of OCAP (First Nations Information Governance Centre)
  • Knowledge Translation Training (Sick Kids)
  • Gender and Health Summer Institute (CIHR)

Selected Research Contributions

  • List of conference presentations, publications and references available on request.

Timeline

Research Associate, Qualitative Methods

Humber River Health
05.2021 - Current

Research Analyst

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
02.2020 - 02.2021

Research Evaluation Coordinator

University of Toronto
09.2018 - 09.2019

Ethnographer

McGill University
08.2017 - 08.2018

Qualitative Research Consultant

University of Rochester
12.2015 - 03.2016

Ph.D. - Education

University of Toronto

Master of Arts - Education

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Queen's University
Yasmin Lalani