Research Assistants
Our team brings diverse talents and lived experiences to the heart of the UnborderED Knowledge project. From undergraduate students to experienced researchers, they contribute expertise in communications, digital design, software development, and migration studies. With multilingual skills (English, French, and beyond) and backgrounds in commerce, law, engineering, and international affairs, our team is united by a shared commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive knowledge mobilization.
Ezza Jalil
Ezza holds a Master of Public Health from McMaster University, with expertise in health promotion, population health, and expanding access to care for equity-deserving communities. At the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA), she contributed to policy-focused research on tobacco pricing and strategies to reduce illicit cigarette availability in Quebec and Ontario. She has also led COVID-19 surveillance initiatives in Hamilton and developed multilingual public health promotion materials for community centres, hospitals, and clinics. Currently, as a Research Assistant in the Community-Based Research department at Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services, Ezza leads projects that enhance healthcare access and improve health outcomes for refugees, immigrants, and other priority populations. Her work emphasizes collaborative, community-informed approaches that advance health equity and culturally responsive care.