Saffa completed her Bachelor of Science in Biological Anthropology at the University of Calgary, where she developed her knowledge base in social determinants of health, Canadian and international government, policy analysis, and qualitative research methods. While working as a Health Research Interviewer with Alberta Health Services, Saffa identified gaps in our healthcare policy during her conversations with hospital discharges and went on to pursue a Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in Health Policy and Administration. Her interest lies in bridging the gap between evidence-based medicine and policy by enhancing her skills in knowledge translation, implementation science, and policy analysis. She enjoys spreading awareness of issues that serve as barriers to a good quality of life and wellbeing. Her objective is to provide equitable, high-quality care to all Canadians by eliminating social, cultural, economic, and geographic barriers to care through participatory action research directed at lawmakers and the lay public. She hopes to be involved in the implementation of initiatives that align with her goal and has begun that journey with EQuIS. In her spare time, Saffa can be found relaxing on a drive, catching up on world politics, or at a car show with her partner.
