Celia Kowch

Led a multi-stage applied research project examining municipal food systems policy, synthesizing academic and grey literature, applying critical appraisal, and analyzing local policy and planning contexts to identify evidence-informed opportunities for policy recommendations. Coordinated interdisciplinary working groups, consulted subject matter experts, and synthesized diverse interest groups while tracking project milestones and supporting time-constrained project deliverables. Prepared and facilitated presentations and briefing materials to communicate complex evidence clearly to public health professionals and other audiences.

Health Promotion Assistant at Middlesex London Health Unit (2026-05 – 2026-07)

• Led a multi-stage applied research project examining municipal food systems policy, synthesizing academic and grey literature, applying critical appraisal, and analyzing local policy and planning contexts to identify evidence-informed opportunities for policy recommendations.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary working groups, consulted subject matter experts, and synthesized diverse interest groups while tracking project milestones and supporting time-constrained project deliverables.
• Prepared and facilitated presentations and briefing materials to communicate complex evidence clearly to public health professionals and other audiences.

Program Coordinator; Minds in Motion at Alzheimer Society of BC (2022-02 – 2025-07)

• Led implementation and evaluation of community-based health promotion programs across multiple communities, building partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, volunteers, and contractors to deliver evidence-informed programming.
• Developed and delivered evidence-informed education and resources to community partners and clients with lived experience, translating complex information into accessible materials for diverse audiences.
• Coordinated and trained contractors and volunteers to support consistent, high-quality program delivery and expand adapted programming across multiple communities, including underserved and remote populations.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary partners across community and health sectors, to coordinate priorities, maintain strong partner relationships, and support shared program goals.

Program Assistant at BC Housing (2021-04 – 2021-12)

• Coordinated a community food security initiative, effectively partnering with community organizations to deliver nutrition education and food literacy resources to promote equitable access to healthy food.
• Tracked and analyzed program inputs and outcomes to assess the effectiveness, scalability, and replicability of projects, contributing to evidence-informed program decisions.
• Managed program documentation, communication, and reporting using Excel, Teams, and internal databases.
• Created and facilitated staff development education on inclusive, equity-based language to educate team members on serving the community members with cultural humility.

Community Outreach Support Worker at Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table & Burnaby Together: Coalition Against Racism & Hate (2020-05 – 2020-08)

• Developed a municipal resource inventory of faith centers to support the City of Burnaby planning and service coordination for newcomers and refugees.
• Assisted coordination of intersectoral planning tables and collaborated with community organizations to identify community needs, resources, and opportunities for service delivery.
• Developed public-facing educational materials to communicate community resources and anti-racism policy recommendations for community partners and diverse audiences.

Program Development Assistant at MS Society of Canada; BC & Yukon Division (2019-05 – 2019-08)

• Researched accessible sharing methods and created province-wide recreation, leisure, and resource guides to provide the Knowledge Network navigators and clients resources and service options best suited to their situation.
• Coordinated the Equipment Provision AC Program by managing applications, tracking spending, and approving eligibility to ensure people with MS had financial assistance acquiring equipment based on equity and need.
• Conducted client evaluations of programs and collected testimonials to enhance the impact of programs.

Summer Student at Alzheimer Society of Perth County (2018-06 – 2018-08)

• Researched and updated health data information on practitioners and community resources for referrals.
• Planned community fundraising event by organizing hosts, implementing new promotional strategies, designing new branding and materials, and updating social media campaigns to boost fundraising.
• Drafted and edited new organizational policies and program outlines to support program development and expansion.

Master of Public Health in Public Health – Western University (2025-09 – 2026-07)

Bachelor of Arts in Health Science – Simon Fraser University (2017-09 – 2021-12)