Ann Yew
About Ann Yew
Ann Yew is a Senior Policy Analyst at the First Nations Health Authority in West Vancouver, British Columbia, where she has worked since 2016. She leads initiatives aimed at improving health care for First Nations and Aboriginal communities, including the 'Food, Fitness & Families: Early Intervention Type II Diabetes Prevention' project.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Ann Yew has served as a Senior Policy Analyst at the First Nations Health Authority since 2016. In this role, she focuses on transforming health services for First Nations and Aboriginal people in British Columbia. Her work aims to improve the quality of health care available to these communities. She has been actively involved in initiatives that address health disparities and promote wellness among First Nations populations.
Education and Expertise
Ann Yew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from the University of Alberta, where she studied from 1992 to 1997. She later earned a Master of Arts in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Victoria, completing her studies from 2003 to 2006. Currently, she is a PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University, a position she has held since 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in health policy and community health initiatives.
Background
Ann Yew has been involved in advancing health care quality for BC First Nations and Aboriginal people since 2016. Prior to her current role, she worked at the University of Victoria as a Research Ethics Facilitator and as a Healthy Living Research Project Coordinator from 2006 to 2010. Her experience in research ethics and project coordination has contributed to her understanding of health issues affecting Indigenous communities.
Achievements
Ann Yew leads the 'Food, Fitness & Families: Early Intervention Type II Diabetes Prevention' project, which targets health improvement in First Nations Reserves. This project reflects her commitment to addressing health challenges faced by Indigenous populations. Through her various roles, she has contributed to significant advancements in health policy and community health initiatives in British Columbia.