Next Available Webinars

Global Learners, Local Belonging: Small Actions That Foster Belonging For International Students

October 27, 2025, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm EST; hybrid workshop based in Boston, MA

Hosted by Northeastern University’s Office of Belonging conference, Building a Culture of Belonging

Price: Free for Northeastern University faculty and staff from all campuses. Register here.

Hybrid Boston-based conference, Building a Culture of Belonging, taking place October 27 – 28, 2025. The strategies presented in this interactive hybrid workshop are tailored towards educators that teach diverse classes including international students.

How to Mentee

November 24, 2025, 5 pm – 6 pm EST

Hosted by University of Toronto

Price: Free with registration for Mentees & Mentors from the Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP) Graduate Mentorship Program

The 2025-2026 LMP Graduate Mentoring Program Orientation Session is an in-person event.

How (and How Not to) Use ChatGPT for Resume Writing

September 3, 2025, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm EST

Hosted by Community Outreach Canada

Price: Free for Community Outreach Canada clients. Please contact them for further details on eligibility criteria.

Hybrid workshop uses lay language and is accessible to people with disabilities. Handout is available to attendees that didn’t have access to a computer during the workshop.

Conducting Industry Clinical Trials in Canada: A Practical Introduction

November 17 and 19, 2025, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm EST

Hosted by ACCES Employment

Price: Free for Internationally Educated Health Professionals and International Medical Graduates

Available only to ACCES clients that have been accepted to the Healthcare Connections program. Attendees that successfully complete the 2-day workshop will receive a certificate of completion for 10 SOCRA CE credits.

Laughter Heals Comedy Show

2026 (Date TBD)

Hosted by Laughter Heals

Price: Details coming soon!

Please note that my set contains mature content (for adult audiences only). It is Not a reflection of my professional etiquette.

Conducting Industry Clinical Trials in Canada: A Practical Introduction

2026 (March/April, Date TBD)

Hosted by ACCES Employment

Price: Free for Internationally Educated Health Professionals and International Medical Graduates

Available only to ACCES clients that have been accepted to the Healthcare Connections program. Attendees that successfully complete the 2-day workshop will receive a certificate of completion for 10 SOCRA CE credits.

Clinical Research Processes for Interview Preparation

Date TBD

Hosted on Eventbrite

Price: $38 CAD (inclusive of all taxes and fees). Tickets available here.

Applying for a clinical research job, but don’t have experience in some of the responsibilities listed in the posting? In this workshop, you’ll get your questions answered and learn about real-world, step-by-step clinical trial processes, so that you can demonstrate industry knowledge when answering technical job interview questions. Demonstrating practical knowledge of day-to-day processes will make you stand out from competitors and reduce the employment barrier from lacking hands-on experience. This workshop will be helpful to anyone trying to: bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and application, change roles/careers, transition from academic to industry, or understand Canadian or North American clinical research practice.

Tailoring your Resume for Clinical Research Careers

Date TBD (2026)

Research Industry Professional Development Day hosted by Clinical Research Association of Canada (CRAC). Details to come!

Price: Includes access to the full itinerary. Details and tickets coming soon!

This workshop will be virtual. Although the resume writing strategies will be tailored to people trying to enter the clinical research profession, the strategies will be helpful across all career stages.

Previous Webinars

How to use Generative AI for Research Addendum

August 16, 2025

Hosted by MicroResearch Curriculum

Price: Free for anyone with access to MicroResearch’s online curriculum website

This is the pre-recorded addendum that accompanies the original training webinar titled, How to use Generative AI for Research, which was tailored to new research sites across Africa. Recent changes to GPT-5 are also covered.

Laughter Heals Comedy Show

August 19, 2025, 8 pm EST (doors open 6:30 pm EST)

Fundraiser for the Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST)

Price: $10 CAD per virtual ticket. $50 CAD per in-person seat (SOLD OUT). Tickets available here.

It’s my first time doing stand-up comedy! I’ll be the opening act. Let me know if you’re coming/watching!!! The professional Canadian comics are Dom Pare, Jeff McEnery, Casey Corbin, and Bob Labrecque.

Insights on Imposter Syndrome for Self-Understanding

April 2, 2024, 2 pm – 3 pm EST

Women in Leadership Digital Forum hosted by Today’s Clinical Lab.

Price: Free with registration

I will share insights from my own experience with imposter phenomenon, in hopes of supporting others to better understand themselves and challenge self-doubt. The following topics will be discussed: The meaning and complexity of imposter phenomenon, root causes of imposter phenomenon including childhood experiences and systemic discrimination, and simple everyday strategies for combating imposter phenomenon.

Free recording available here with registration to Today’s Clinical Lab (View on Demand).

Career Boost for Your Next Steps

May 23, 2024, 3 pm – 5 pm AT

CWIM Conference 2024 hosted by Canadian Women in Medicine (CWIM)

Pricing options here. Workshop details here.

CWIM Conference 2024 is in-person in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Package prices. The 3-day conference is May 23-25, 2024.

Collaborative Online International Learning

January 31, 2025, 11 am – 12 pm PST

Hosted by BCcampus

Price: Free with registration here.

This FLO Friday webinar will include insights and strategies for facilitating Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), with a main focus on teaching considerations. There will also be suggestions for curriculum development. The goal is to help educators and administrators address unmet needs of students in learning environments as unique and challenging as COIL.

Free recording available here.

[WINNER of the People’s Choice Award] Process Map for Navigating Challenges Faced by Clinicals and Individuals Seeking Housing – Solutions, Success Stories, Next Steps

December 5, 2024, 1:57 pm to 2:05 pm + Q&A 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm, Toronto, ON

Hosted by Toronto ABI Network Conference.

Price: Details and tickets here.

This is a rapid podium presentation at an in-person, 2-day conference. I will be presenting a resource that I created for helping professionals and the general public find housing within Toronto for people living with brain injury. The speakers are: Alison Foo, Colleen Worsley, and Laura Pazzano. The authors are: Alison Foo, Colleen Worsley, Bob Murphy, Laura Pazzano, and Meeta Gugnani (members of the Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST) Advocacy Committee). Update: Our rapid podium presentation won the People’s Choice Award. The presenters were Alison Foo, Colleen Worsley, Laura Pazzano.

Job Search Program for Neurodivergent People

Workshops are 7 pm to 9 pm EST on March 20, April 3, May 1, June 12, July 3, October 3, 2024; January 8, February 26, 2025.

Hosted on Eventbrite

Price: Pay what you can with $10 CAD minimum (inclusive of all taxes and fees) per workshop. Tickets available here. Tickets must be purchased separately for each workshop.

This series of 8 semi-private workshops is offered exclusively to members of the Job Search Support Group for Neurodivergent People that attended at least 4 sessions. At the end of each workshop, attendees will vote on the topic and date/time for the next session. Topics may include: resume writing, cover letter writing, interview preparation, LinkedIn strategies, networking, self-promotion. Each attendee will receive personalized feedback on their job search documents and/or scenarios. Time allotted for each person will be per the facilitator’s discretion and will be dependent on factors including, but not limited to, the total number of attendees, time constraints, each individual’s needs (in the facilitator’s opinion), etc.

Career Connections – The Power of Professional Relationships and Networking

April 16, 2024, 4 pm to 5 pm EST

Hosted by Let’s Talk Science

Price: Free for Let’s Talk Science volunteers. Register here.

I’ll be one of the panelists. This event is only open to registered Let’s Talk Science volunteers. Topics discussed will include, but aren’t limited to, networking as a day-to-day activity, mentorship, professional relationships, and career development.

Clinical Trials Early Career Pathways in Industry

June 11, 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm EST

Hosted by CANTRAIN CTTP (Clinical Trials Training Programs)

Price: Free for participants of the CANTRAIN Mentorship Program, 2025

This virtual workshop is for a CANTRAIN Mentor-Led Engagement Session.

Conversational Strategies with Authenticity

April 22, 2025, 4 pm to 5:15 pm, 25 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON

The Art of Communication: Mastering Conversational Strategies and Storytelling to Succeed. Event hosted by Access Alliance

Price: Free with registration here

This networking event (1 pm to 5 pm) is for internationally educated professionals that are interested in a career in research. In this interactive in-person workshop, participants will practice conversational strategies for professional settings. The learning objectives include: how to start conversations in a way that encourages authenticity, strategies for maintaining conversations and asking questions effectively, how to respond with empathy, understanding how differences in positionality may lead to misunderstandings, and the importance of leaving a good last impression when ending conversations.

How to use Generative AI for Research

July 21, 2025

Hosted by MicroResearch Curriculum

Price: Free for anyone with access to MicroResearch’s online curriculum website

Pre-recorded training webinar tailored to new research sites across Africa.

Free recording available here.

Oral and Poster Communication

July 14, 2025, 8 am – 9 am ADT

Hosted by MicroResearch

Price: Free workshop for Kisii and Meru research sites (Kenya)

Training workshop topics include advantages of poster and oral presentations, effective strategies for presenting data, common pitfalls in poster and oral presentations. Slides developed by Dr. Bob Bortolussi and Dr. Noni MacDonald.

Free recording available here.

Resume Workshop for Masters of Biotechnology Alumni

March 18, 2025, 7 pm – 9 pm EST

Hosted by Northeastern University, Toronto campus

Price: Free with registration

Only open to Northeastern University MS BIOT alumni (Toronto campus).

How to Mentee

February 25, 2025, 12 pm – 1 pm EST

Hosted by SickKids Career Development Committee (CDC)

Price: Free with registration

Only open to participants of the SickKids CDC Mentorship Program.

How to Give and Receive Feedback

November 7, 2024, 10 am to 12 pm EST

Hosted by Community Outreach Canada

Price: Free for Community Outreach Canada clients. Please contact them for further details on eligibility criteria (e.g. Ontario Works (OW) recipients).

Barriers (Conscious and Unconscious) to Returning to Work

November 14, 2024, 10 am to 11:30 am EST

Hosted by Community Outreach Canada

Price: Free for Community Outreach Canada clients. Please contact them for further details on eligibility criteria (e.g. Ontario Works (OW) recipients).

Leveraging Teamwork and Communication in Clinical Research

January 8, 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm EST

Hosted by CANTRAIN CTTP (Clinical Trials Training Programs)

Price: Free for participants of the CANTRAIN Mentorship Program, 2025

This virtual workshop is for a CANTRAIN Mentor-Led Engagement Session. Topics included: communication strategies, team dynamics, leadership, internalized perspectives, mentorship.

Unique Strategies for Clinical Research Resumes

March 5, 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Hosted by CANTRAIN CTTP (Clinical Trials Training Programs)

Price: Free for participants of the CANTRAIN Mentorship Program, 2025

This virtual workshop is for a CANTRAIN Mentor-Led Engagement Session.

How to Mentee

November 4, 2024

Hosted by University of Toronto

Price: Free with registration

Only open to Mentees & Mentors from the Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP) Graduate Mentorship Program

Social Media Training

Various dates, 2024

Hosted by Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST)

Price: Free to the BIST Board of Directors

One-on-one training sessions were offered to the Board Directors of BIST.

How (and How Not) to Use ChatGPT in the Job Search Process

October 31, 2024, 10 am to 12 pm EST

Hosted by Community Outreach Canada

Price: Free for Community Outreach Canada clients. Please contact them for further details on eligibility criteria.

Job Search Program (Semi-Private)

August 27 to October 8, 2024, every Tuesday, 7 pm to 9 pm EST

Hosted on Eventbrite. Tickets available here and here.

Price for 6 workshops: $225 (inclusive of all taxes and fees). Price for bonus workshop 7: $38 (inclusive of all taxes and fees).

This program will set you up for success in this job market and is being offered at an accessible price point! The workshop topics are: resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, interview preparation, and networking. During each workshop, attendees will receive personalized feedback on their job search documents and/or scenarios (time permitting).

Resume Workshop for Career Transitions

June 6, 2024, 6 pm to 8 pm EST

Jointly hosted by Alison Foo and Lely Chow

Price: $18 CAD (inclusive of taxes and fees). Register here.

The strategies will be tailored to people trying to make a career change. Following a brief presentation of career transition and resume writing strategies, attendees will have the opportunity to receive a semi-private resume review during the workshop from either Alison or Lely. Then there will be a Q&A for all attendees with both career coaches.

COVID-19 Vaccines: How they work and how they were studied

May 8, 2024, 4 pm – 5 pm EST

Hosted by Skype a Scientist

Price: Free

This lay webinar is tailored to grade 3 and 4 classes (i.e. 9 and 10 year old students) at Florida Ruffin Ridley School. Please note that this is only available to classes that have made pre-arrangements through Skype a Scientist.

Strategic Cover Letter Writing

February 27, 2024, 1 pm to 2 pm EST

Hosted by Today’s Clinical Lab

Price: Free with registration

Select attendees will have their cover letters reviewed live.

Free recording available here with registration (View on Demand).

Unique Interview Preparation Strategies

March 20, 2024, 1 pm to 2 pm EST

More details to come! Hosted by Today’s Clinical Lab

Price: Free with registration

Free recording available here with registration (View on Demand).

Navigating Interviews

October 26, 2023, 2:10 pm – 3:10 pm EST (Full event 2 pm to 9 pm EST)

Research Industry Professional Development Day hosted by Clinical Research Association of Canada (CRAC)

Price: $45 to $75 CAD includes access to the full itinerary from 2 pm to 9 pm EST. Details and tickets available here.

This workshop will be virtual, but the event has virtual and in-person events. Interview preparation strategies will be tailored to clinical research professions across all career stages. The workshop will also include live role-plays.

Communication Strategies for Teamwork

September 18, 2023, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm EST

Hosted by SickKids Association of Research Technology Professionals (ARTP)

Price: Free with registration

Virtual workshop. Available only to members of SickKids ARTP.

Networking Series Part 4: Informational Interviews

May 4, 2023, 1 pm to 2 pm EST

Hosted by Today’s Clinical Lab and will be broadcasted on LinkedIn Live

Price: Free with registration

Free recording available here with registration to Today’s Clinical Lab (View on Demand).

Introduction to Clinical Trials Workshop

May 9 and 11, 2023, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm EST

Hosted by ACCES Employment

Price: Free for Internationally Educated Health Professionals and International Medical Graduates

Available only to ACCES clients that have been accepted to the Healthcare Connections program. One-on-one career coaching is also made available through ACCES.

AI for Job Search Strategies: A Career Coach’s Honest Opinion

December 6, 2023, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST

Cancer and Genomics Digital Forum, event hosted by Today’s Clinical Lab

Price: Free with registration

Registration grants you access to all presentations.

Free recording available here with registration to Today’s Clinical Lab (View on Demand).

Resume Workshop for Clinical Research Capstone Experience

November 8, 2023, 7 pm – 9 pm EST

Hosted on Eventbrite

Price: $28 CAD (inclusive of all taxes and fees). Tickets available here.

Strategies for leveraging clinical research capstone course, co-op, internship and volunteering experience on a resume. Semi-private workshop is tailored to those that are currently (or previously) enrolled in a clinical research program as well as those that are considering enrolment (e.g. advantages and disadvantages of co-op vs capstone course).

Recording available for a small fee. Contact me for details.

Networking Series Part 3: Leveraging LinkedIn

January 19, 2023, 1 pm to 2 pm EST

Hosted by Today’s Clinical Lab

Price: Free with registration

Free recording available here with registration (View on Demand).

How to Write a Resume

May 11, 2022, 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm

Hosted by Life Sciences Career Expo at the University of Toronto

Price: $20 + tax CAD

Co-Facilitator

Networking Series Part 2: Conversational Strategies

November 29, 2022, 1 pm to 2 pm EST

Hosted by Today’s Clinical Lab

Price: Free with registration

Free recording available here with registration (View on Demand).

Self-Advocacy: Communication Strategies, Tips & Tools

January 25, 2023, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm EST

Hosted by Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST)

Price: Free with registration.

Created presentation with BIST Advocacy Committee. Presented by Stacey Levine, Behavioral Therapist. Webinar is tailored for people living with brain injury (BI), families, friends, professionals and anyone interested in learning about BI.

Resume Workshop for Those with Brain Injury and Caregivers

April 24, 2024, 6 pm to 8 pm, Toronto, ON

Hosted by Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST)

Price: Free with registration to the Community Meeting. Details here.

This is an in-person event. Presentation uses lay language and is accessible to people with disabilities. Basic resume strategies will be tailored to people navigating various employment barriers. Live resume reviews will be performed for a select few attendees.

Clinical Research: How to Participate and Discover New Treatment Options

August 28, 2024, 6 pm to 8 pm, Toronto, ON

Hosted by Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST)

Price: Free with registration to the Community Meeting. Details here.

This is an in-person event. Presentation uses lay language and is accessible to people with disabilities.

Semi-Private Resumes for International Healthcare Professionals

December 13, 2023, 7 pm – 9 pm EST

Hosted on Eventbrite

Price: $30 CAD (inclusive of taxes and fees)

This workshop includes semi-private resume reviews.

Introduction to Clinical Trials Workshop

May 29 and 31, 2024, 9:30 am – 4 pm EST

Hosted by ACCES Employment

Price: Free for Internationally Educated Health Professionals and International Medical Graduates

Available only to ACCES clients that have been accepted to the Healthcare Connections program. One-on-one career coaching is also made available through ACCES.

How to Mentee

November 7, 2022

Hosted by University of Toronto

Price: Free with registration

Only open to Mentees & Mentors from the Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP) Graduate Mentorship Program

Resumes for Research Professionals: A Unique Approach

July 14, 2022, 1 pm to 2 pm EST

Hosted by Today’s Clinical Lab

Price: Free with registration

Free recording available here with registration (View on Demand).

Networking Series Part 1: A Different Perspective

September 22, 2022, 1 pm to 2 pm EST

Hosted by Today’s Clinical Lab

Price: Free with registration

Free recording available here with registration (View on Demand).

Resume Workshop for Internationally Educated Clinical Professionals

July 28, 2022, 7 pm to 9 pm EST

Hosted on Eventbrite

Price: $25 CAD (inclusive of all taxes and fees)

This workshop includes semi-private resume reviews.

Job Search Support Group for Neurodivergent People

Meeting Dates: January 10, 24, and 31, February 21 and 28, March 6 and 13, 2023, 7 pm to 8:30 pm EST

Hosted on Eventbrite

Price: Free with registration. Register for each meeting date separately here.

The goal is to create a safe space for people to express frustrations related to the job application process, share career goals, and celebrate successes. This is only open to people that identify as neurodivergent. All types of neurodivergence are welcome. Formal diagnosis is Not a requirement. By participating in the group, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to the terms of the disclaimers listed on the event information page.

Semi-Private Workshop: Career Coaching Drop-in

January 29, 2024, 7 pm to 9 pm EST

Hosted on Eventbrite

Price: $35 CAD (inclusive of all taxes and fees). Tickets available here.

Attendees may have the chance to receive personalized feedback and recommendations on any career, communication, or leadership-related goals. Attendees may also receive live review of their resumes, cover letters, or written correspondence; or may participate in a mock interview.

Strategic Resume Writing Workshop

March 22, 2023, 5:30 pm to 7 pm EST

Hosted by SickKids Career Development Committee (CDC)

Price: Free with registration

Only open to those that have internal access to SickKids CDC events.

Introduction to Clinical Trials Workshop

February 6 and 9, 2023, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm EST

Hosted by ACCES Employment

Price: Free for Internationally Educated Health Professionals and International Medical Graduates

Available only to ACCES clients that have been accepted to the Healthcare Connections program. One-on-one career coaching is also made available through ACCES.

Clinical Research: How to Participate and Discover New Treatment Options

November 21, 2023, 2 pm – 3 pm EST

Hosted by Connect 4 Life

Price: Free with registration

Presentation uses lay language and is accessible to people with disabilities. This webinar is part of Connect 4 Life’s Story Telling program and Life Skills theme.

Introduction to Clinical Trials Workshop

October 18 and 20, 2023, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm EST

Hosted by ACCES Employment

Price: Free for Internationally Educated Health Professionals and International Medical Graduates

Available only to ACCES clients that have been accepted to the Healthcare Connections program. One-on-one career coaching is also made available through ACCES.

REACH Alumni Career Panel

May 6, 2023, 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm EST

Hosted by CLAMPS at the University of Toronto

Price: Free tickets available on Eventbrite

Panelist. CLAMPS (Confederation of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology Students) in-person event.

Clinical Research Career Panel

May 3, 2023, 4 pm to 4:50 pm EST

Hosted by Life Sciences Career Expo at the University of Toronto

Price: Tickets to the conference range from $15 to $30 plus tax CAD

Panelist

My Life Journey: Lands to Lessons

October 15, 2024, 8 pm EST (8 am Shanghai time)

Hosted by Skype a Scientist

Price: Free for Shanghai Community International School‘s Grade 2 students (7 year olds)

This lay webinar is designed to meet the learning objectives of the Grade 2 unit, “Exploring the movement and journeys of individuals help us understand the world”.

My Life Journey: Lands to Lessons

October 23, 2024, 8 pm EST (8 am Shanghai time)

Hosted by Skype a Scientist

Price: Free for Shanghai Community International School‘s Grade 2 students (7 year olds)

This lay webinar is designed to meet the learning objectives of the Grade 2 unit, “Exploring the movement and journeys of individuals help us understand the world”.

Introduction to Clinical Trials Workshop

February 5 and 7, 2025, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm EST

Hosted by ACCES Employment

Price: Free for Internationally Educated Health Professionals and International Medical Graduates

Available only to ACCES clients that have been accepted to the Healthcare Connections program. One-on-one career coaching is also made available through ACCES.

Conducting Industry Clinical Trials in Canada: A Practical Introduction

August 11 and 13, 2025, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm EST

Hosted by ACCES Employment

Price: Free for Internationally Educated Health Professionals and International Medical Graduates

Available only to ACCES clients that have been accepted to the Healthcare Connections program. Attendees that successfully complete the 2-day workshop will receive a certificate of completion for 10 SOCRA CE credits.

Introduction to Clinical Trials Workshop

February 5 and 7, 2024, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm EST

Hosted by ACCES Employment

Price: Free for Internationally Educated Health Professionals and International Medical Graduates

Available only to ACCES clients that have been accepted to the Healthcare Connections program. One-on-one career coaching is also made available through ACCES.

Introduction to Clinical Trials Workshop

September 30 and October 2, 2024, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm EST

Hosted by ACCES Employment

Price: Free for Internationally Educated Health Professionals and International Medical Graduates

Available only to ACCES clients that have been accepted to the Healthcare Connections program. One-on-one career coaching is also made available through ACCES.

Introduction to Clinical Trials Workshop

October 3 and 4, 2022, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm EST

Hosted by ACCES Employment

Price: Free for Internationally Educated Health Professionals and International Medical Graduates

Available only to ACCES clients that have been accepted to the Healthcare Connections program. One-on-one career coaching is also made available through ACCES.

Introduction to Clinical Trials Workshop

May 9 and 10, 2022, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm EST

Hosted by ACCES Employment

Price: Free for Internationally Educated Health Professionals and International Medical Graduates

Available only to ACCES clients that have been accepted to the Healthcare Connections program. One-on-one career coaching is also made available through ACCES.