ਡਾ. ਹੋ 1998 ਤੋਂ 2008 ਤੱਕ (Continuing Professional Development) ਦੇ ਐਸੋਸੀਏਟ ਡੀਨ ਸਨ ਅਤੇ 2008 ਤੋਂ 2015 ਤੱਕ ਫੈਕਲਟੀ ਅਵ ਮੈਡੀਸਨ ਈਹੈੱਲਥ ਸਟਰੈਟਜੀ ਆਫ਼ਿਸ (Faculty of Medicine eHealth Strategy Office) ਦੇ ਸੰਸਥਾਪਕ ਡਾਇਰੈਕਟਰ ਸਨ। ਕੈਂਡਲ (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeon’s of Canada’s Professional Development Committee) ਅਤੇ (eHealth Committee of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada) ਦੇ ਪਿਛਲੇ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਸਨ। ਉਹ (World Health Organization eHealth Observatory and Pan American Health Organization Knowledge Management) ਨਾਲ ਸਹਿਯੋਗੀ ਹਨ। ਉਹ (International Association of Humanitarian Medicine) ਦੇ ਵਾਈਸ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਹਨ।
Betsy Leimbigler holds a Ph.D. in political science from the John F. Kennedy Institute, Free University Berlin, Germany. She has previously worked in various roles and institutions, including at UBC Okanagan as a postdoctoral researcher and research coordinator, at the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, and the University of Ottawa Centre on Governance. She also taught courses on policy analysis and health politics at the Free University of Berlin and Bard College Berlin. She is passionate about languages, cultures and health equity.
Karen brings extensive knowledge and experience in community-based research, specifically in nutrition and pediatric health, gained from her time at the University of Illinois and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. With a master's degree in nutrition and a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, her passion lies in working with multicultural communities, raising awareness, and prioritizing prevention.
Having grown up in Hong Kong, studied in the United States, and currently residing in Canada, Karen understands the importance of culturally tailored health promotion and aims to bridge cultural gaps. Her expertise in participant recruitment and data collection will be invaluable to our iCON team as we gain insights into the healthcare barriers faced by the Chinese community.
Khushi Daryani
Work Learn Student - Communications Associate
Minika Chu
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Minika holds degrees in Marketing Management and Corporate Communications. She has 15 years of experience in marketing, communications, fundraising and event management, working for public relations agencies and non-profit organizations in both Hong Kong and Canada. Minika moved to Vancouver in 2013, most recently working with Alzheimer Society of B.C. and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation, and enjoys work-life balance here in Canada. She also believes that cultural diversity paves the way with more empathy and compassion, and to approach the world from various perspectives. “Do everything in love”.
Pooja Ramachandran
ਖੋਜ ਸਹਾਇਕ (Research Assistant)
Simran Dhaliwal
ਖੋਜ ਸਹਾਇਕ (Research Assistant)
A Bachelor of Science graduate from the University of British Columbia, whose unique academic background and qualifications enrich iCON team. With two years of experience at South Asian Health Institute (SAHI) and an impressive six-year work in translation and interpretation, Simran brings a rare blend of expertise to her role. Her dedication to accessibility and empathy for diverse populations, nurtured through volunteer work at BC Children's Hospital, aligns seamlessly with her personal mission to break down barriers marginalized communities face in accessing healthcare. As a second-generation Punjabi Canadian from Abbotsford, Simran's passion for equity, social justice, and her research acumen position her as a committed advocate for meaningful change and inclusivity within the team.