HEALTH RESEARCH TO ACTION (HRTA)

Turning public health evidence into clear, actionable solutions

Since completing my Master of Public Health in 2010, I have worked in evidence synthesis, evaluation, and knowledge mobilization. In 2023, I began offering this work as an independent consultant, supporting national and provincial public health organizations, non-profits, and community-based groups across Canada by translating complex evidence into practical tools, evaluations, strategies, and learning resources. This work helps decision-makers, practitioners, and policy-makers use evidence to improve programs, clarify priorities, and advance equitable health outcomes.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Evidence synthesis

  • Knowledge mobilization

  • Program evaluation

  • Capacity building

  • Policy analysis

  • Grant writing

  • Strategic planning

my approach

  • Rigorous and evidence-based, grounded in the best available research

  • Collaborative and responsive, engaging clients and stakeholders throughout each project

  • Clear and concise, providing deliverables designed for immediate use

  • Equity-focused, using culturally responsive and community-informed approaches

  • Efficient and dependable, with transparent communication and reliable timelines

  • Committed to continuous learning, including emerging areas such as generative AI in public health

  • Collaborative, partnering with trusted and highly-skilled subcontractors for large projects

Services

Bridging the research-practice gap

It is commonly stated that it takes an average of 17 years for research to reach practice. I work with clients to shorten this gap by translating research into clear, timely, and actionable evidence that supports real-world decision-making across the public health sector.

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“Evidence-informed decision-making has the potential to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of health policies and interventions. It facilitates a more efficient use of scarce resources in health care, reduces research waste, and improves transparency and accountability.” 

                 - World Health Organization. Evidence, policy, impact.