Sylvia Struck, Ph.D.
About Sylvia Struck, Ph.D.
Sylvia Struck, Ph.D., is the Manager of the Drinking Water Safety Program at the First Nations Health Authority and an adjunct professor at The University of British Columbia. She has extensive experience in sustainability and social innovation, and has led interdisciplinary teams globally to tackle environmental challenges.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Sylvia Struck, Ph.D., has served as the Manager of the Drinking Water Safety Program at the First Nations Health Authority since 2014. In this role, she focuses on ensuring safe drinking water for Indigenous communities in British Columbia. Her work involves leading initiatives that address water safety and quality, collaborating with various stakeholders, including government agencies and community organizations. Struck's expertise in sustainability and community engagement plays a crucial role in the program's success.
Education and Expertise
Sylvia Struck holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where she studied from 2004 to 2010. She also earned a Master’s Degree from Stanford University and another Master’s Degree from The University of British Columbia, where she studied from 2002 to 2004. Struck's educational background is complemented by her expertise in sustainability, systems change, social innovation, strategy, technical writing, and community engagement.
Background
Sylvia Struck has a diverse academic and professional background. She studied at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, where she achieved her Bachelor’s Degree. Struck is also a participant in the Homeward Bound program, which selects international women leaders in STEMM for a leadership expedition to Antarctica. This experience reflects her commitment to addressing global challenges related to health, climate, and social inequality.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Sylvia Struck has led multinational, interdisciplinary teams across four continents. She has collaborated with various stakeholders, including government, industry, NGOs, and Indigenous communities, to tackle environmental issues. Additionally, she has been an adjunct professor at The University of British Columbia's School of Population and Public Health since 2011, where she educates future leaders on critical intersections of health, climate, water, energy, economic development, and social inequality.