Elena Szefer
About Elena Szefer
Elena Szefer is a Senior Coordinator for Data Collection and Analysis at the First Nations Health Authority, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in research roles across various institutions, including Simon Fraser University and The EMMES Corporation.
Current Role at First Nations Health Authority
Elena Szefer serves as the Senior Coordinator for Data Collection and Analysis at the First Nations Health Authority. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization for a total of five years. In her role, she focuses on coordinating data collection efforts and analyzing health-related data to support First Nations communities.
Previous Experience at First Nations Health Authority
Prior to her current position, Elena worked at the First Nations Health Authority as the Lead for the FNLED Survey from 2020 to 2021. This role involved overseeing the survey process and ensuring the effective collection and analysis of data relevant to First Nations health initiatives.
Educational Background in Statistics
Elena Szefer earned her Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Statistics from Simon Fraser University, completing her studies from 2013 to 2014. This advanced education has equipped her with the analytical skills necessary for her current role in data collection and analysis.
Research Experience at Simon Fraser University
Elena has extensive research experience at Simon Fraser University. She worked as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2013 to 2014 and later served as a Research Assistant in 2015 for seven months. These positions allowed her to develop her research skills and contribute to various academic projects.
Undergraduate Studies and Early Research Roles
Elena completed her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Financial Mathematics and Economics at the University of Victoria from 2008 to 2012. During her undergraduate studies, she gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in 2011 and again in 2012, both for three months. These roles helped her build a foundation in research methodologies.