People

Denitsa is a Primary Care Paramedic with Toronto Paramedic Services and a student in the Bachelor of Health Studies program at York University. With a background in both frontline healthcare and community support, she has developed a strong interest in health equity, the socioeconomic determinants of health, and global health challenges. Denitsa is currently expanding […]

Lisa is a third-year Global Health student with a specialization in disease prevention and health promotion. Her academic and research interests include antimicrobial resistance (AMR), climate change, the social determinants of health, and advancing health equity in underserved communities. Lisa is the founder of The Graveyard Shift, a literacy and health advocacy initiative based in […]

Taylor is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at the University of Ottawa, specializing in Global Health. She holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) from the University of Calgary, where she cultivated a strong passion for research and the social determinants of health. Taylor has also worked as a Research Coordinator with the […]

Dr. Lauren J. Wallace is a Research Associate at the Global Strategy Lab, where she uses her expertise as a medical anthropologist to synthesize research on the complex social components of AMR. As a member of the AMR Policy Accelerator team, Lauren spearheads evidence synthesis focused on unpacking the pathways between gender, equity and AMR. […]

Heba is a dedicated public health professional committed to advancing social justice, health equity and improving health outcomes for marginalized communities worldwide. She has served as a Policy Analyst in the Office of International Affairs at the Public Health Agency of Canada, contributing to Canada’s international health engagement, and has conducted extensive research on access […]

As policy advisor, Vesela Ivanova contributes to the planning of policy products, including the Smart Choice Process (SCP), a process for prioritizing AMR interventions for stronger AMR national action plan (NAP) implementation. Building on her experiences from multiple sectors (non-profit, research, clinical, global health and government), Vesela brings a unique understanding of public health systems […]

Mary Wiktorowicz adopts a comparative lens to study the global governance of AMR with a focus on identifying strategies to improve governance of antimicrobial stewardship. As a member of the Global One Health Network (global1HN.ca Link ) she further assesses the global governance of deep pandemic prevention through approaches that support the prevention of zoonotic […]

Tracey Wagner-Rizvi holds a PhD and MA in Global Governance from the Balsillie School of International Affairs, University of Waterloo, specializing in global social governance, human rights, and global justice. Her research focuses on global health governance, non-state actors (particularly corporate entities), multistakeholderism, corporate political activity, conflicts of interest, and the political and corporate determinants […]

A dedicated project management professional with expertise in both administrative and leadership roles across academic and organizational environments. With postgraduate certifications in Project Management and Healthcare Management, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Lagos, Esosa has a well-rounded background that equips her to manage complex projects efficiently. Her experience […]

Kadia Petricca is the Senior Policy Lead at the Global Strategy Lab’s AMR Policy Accelerator, where she draws on her expertise in global health policy and implementation science to lead the Smart Choice process in advancing national AMR action planning with partner countries. Kadia is deeply committed to strengthening the translation of evidence into real-world […]