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SUMMARY:CBSN Career Chats: Mobilizing science through careers in policy and communication
DESCRIPTION:All CBSN Members are invited to join us for the first CBSN Career Chat of the year \nJanuary 8\, 2025 \n4pm ET \nTopic: Mobilizing science through careers in policy and communication\nwith \nVictoria Kyeyune\nSenior Policy Analyst and GBA Plus Focal Point at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada  \n& \nDanielle Nadin\nSenior Medical Writer & Learning Solutions Designer at Metrix \n  \nBio: \nVictoria Kyeyune\nVictoria (pronouns: she/her|elle) describes herself as an integrative systems thinker with an affinity to detailed analysis while also enjoying zooming out to consider the big picture view of our biggest societal challenges. She is a dedicated public servant. A lifelong learner. A scientist. A language artist. A food justice advocate. \nVictoria is currently a Senior Policy Analyst and GBA Plus Focal Point at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada\, in the Indigenous and Sector Diversity Policy Division. With over 20 years of experience as a federal public servant\, she has assumed various roles – most recently\, as a Policy Advisor to agriculture portfolio organizations\, and a Policy Analyst engaged in developing and implementing Canada’s first-ever Food Policy and Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council. Victoria has enjoyed an interesting career journey from science to policy\, including: research program support at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)\, regulatory scientist conducting human health risk assessments and dietary exposure evaluations at Health Canada for agricultural pesticides\, natural health products and foods (food additives\, contaminants\, processing aids\, supplemented and novel foods). Pausing her day job to pursue a MA in Human Geography at McGill University\, Victoria found the perfect integration of science\, policy and justice studying the livelihood impacts of agricultural biotechnology among upland ethnic minorities in rural northern Vietnam. Victoria has a BSc. in Biology from the University of Ottawa\, and a post-graduate Certificate in Food Security from Ryerson University. \nDanielle Nadin\nDanielle Nadin is a Senior Medical Writer & Learning Solutions Designer at Metrix\, where she collaborates with pharmaceutical clients to craft impactful training and marketing solutions. \nDanielle is passionate about mobilizing science in accessible ways to positively impact peoples’ lives\, whether they’re a patient\, a health care provider\, or a learner looking to grow. Previously\, Danielle served as Science Strategy Lead at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Gender and Health. In this role\, she translated research on sex\, gender\, and health into educational resources and provided strategic scientific advice for funding opportunity and policy development. With over 4 years of clinical research experience in neuroscience\, Danielle earned her MSc in Neuroscience from McGill University in 2021. Beyond her professional endeavors\, Danielle is the co-founder of Black In Neuro and SciComm Collective\, nonprofit organizations committed to advancing equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and social justice in STEM. \n\nPlease contact the CBSN Project Administrator if you are a member looking for the registration link! \nCBSN Career Chats (or C3) is a monthly\, drop-in discussion series providing an opportunity for people exploring different career options to chat with experienced professionals for career insight\, advice\, and answers to their questions.\n\nSecond Wednesday of each month\nOctober 2024 to May 2025\n4pm ET\n\nEach session will have a focus derived from member suggestions\, although organic questions and conversations are expected and encouraged!\nShare ideas for focal topics or offers for sharing professional insights on this form.\nThis series is open to CBSN Members and to contributors who will be invited by the program committee.  \nRegister once and we will remind you each month. \nWatch this space for future session announcements! \n\nFeburary 12\nMarch 12\nApril 9\nMay 14
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