Kevin Lu
About Kevin Lu
Kevin Lu is a Senior Planning Analyst at the First Nations Health Authority, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in public health and event facilitation, with previous roles at Simon Fraser University, the City of Ottawa, and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Kevin Lu has been employed at the First Nations Health Authority since 2020, serving as a Senior Planning Analyst. His role involves strategic planning and analysis to support health initiatives within the organization. The First Nations Health Authority operates within the Unceded Coast Salish Territory, focusing on improving health outcomes for Indigenous communities.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining the First Nations Health Authority, Kevin Lu held various positions that contributed to his expertise in public health and planning. He worked as a Research and Evaluation Analyst at Reichert and Associates Program Evaluation and Research from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as a Special Events Facilitator for the City of Ottawa from 2012 to 2013. His experience also includes roles at the Public Health Agency of Canada and Simon Fraser University.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Lu earned a Masters of Public Health from Simon Fraser University, where he studied Health Services and Allied Health Sciences from 2013 to 2016. He also holds a Joint Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from McGill University, completed from 2008 to 2012. His educational background supports his analytical skills and understanding of public health issues.
Teaching and Tutoring Experience
Kevin Lu has experience in academia, having worked as a Teaching Assistant at Simon Fraser University during two separate periods, from 2013 to 2014 and again in 2016. He also served as a Tutor Marker in 2015 for a duration of four months. These roles involved supporting students in their learning and contributing to educational programs.
Internships and Early Career Roles
In the early stages of his career, Kevin Lu completed several internships that provided practical experience in public health. He was a Student Research Assistant at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in 2015 and worked as a Health Promotion Practicum Student at the Heart and Stroke Foundation in 2014. Additionally, he served as an Epidemiologist in Surveillance and Epidemiology at the Public Health Agency of Canada in 2015.