Kathy Luu is an experienced researcher with an extensive background in public health and a passion for healthcare access and health equity. She has worked with nonprofits, NGOs and healthcare professionals in these areas, honing her leadership skills and research expertise. She applies equal diligence to developing search strategies and gathering intelligence to support informed decision-making.
Professional Focus
- Proficiency in search processes, such as strategy development, market research and client relations, along with in-depth expertise in research methodologies and data analysis
- Extensive academic research on public health systems, global health, health equity, healthcare access and social justice
- Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian provincial and territorial public healthcare systems and social determinants of health
- Extensive work with community partners, NGOs, academic institutions and healthcare professionals, as well as a broad range of marginalized groups in Canada and global contexts
- Presenter and facilitator at healthcare events including Health and Human Rights Conference, CASID Conference, Canadian Association for HIV Research
- Fluent in English and Vietnamese
Business Expertise
- Research Coordinator at Unity Health Toronto
- Research Assistant at the North American Observatory on Health Systems and Policies and the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at University of Toronto
- Research Assistant at University of Waterloo’s School of Public Health Sciences
- Research Associate at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Social Inclusion and Health Equity Research Group
- Research Intern at the Centre for Community Research, Learning and Action
- Marketing Coordinator at PopRx; researched telehealth industry and health technologies
- Environmental Health & Safety Intern at Tyco Security Products
Sector Expertise
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Social Impact
- Higher Education
- Public Sector
- Not-for-Profit
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in public health and health systems from University of Waterloo School of Public Health Sciences
- Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in health sciences from Wilfrid Laurier University
Affiliations & Awards
- Co-Chair and Logistics Co-Lead, Canadian Global Health Students and Young Professionals Summit
- Results Canada Fellowship
- Faculty Representative - School of Public Health Sciences, Faculty Graduate Studies Committee, University of Waterloo
- Change Agent, Stand Up for Health
- Committee Member, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) Sex and Gender Science Trainee Network
- Scholarships from University of Waterloo, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Tom Berczi Campus Citizenship Scholarships, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Volunteer roles at Grand River Hospital, SOS Physiotherapy and Baycrest Centre
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