Olivia Chan
About Olivia Chan
Olivia Chan is a Health Research Associate with extensive experience in public health and social policy. She has worked with various organizations, including Johns Hopkins and The Brookings Institution, focusing on social determinants of health and advocating for universal healthcare.
Work at Mathematica
Olivia Chan has been employed at Mathematica as a Health Research Associate since 2021. In this role, she focuses on health research initiatives, integrating evidence-based practices to improve public health outcomes. Her work involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance health systems and policies.
Previous Experience in Health Research
Prior to her current position, Olivia Chan held several roles that contributed to her expertise in health research. She worked at the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs as a Family Planning Evidence Monitor for four months in 2019. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health from 2018 to 2019 and again from 2017 to 2018, accumulating valuable experience in public health research.
Consulting and Fellowship Roles
Olivia Chan has participated in various fellowships and consulting roles that have shaped her professional journey. She was an Emerson National Hunger Fellow at The Brookings Institution for five months in 2021 and at the Congressional Hunger Center from 2020 to 2021 for one year. She also worked as a Consultant at The Century Foundation for three months in 2020.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
Olivia Chan is actively involved in community engagement initiatives aimed at addressing social determinants of health. Her work focuses on critical areas such as food security, housing, and environmental justice. She advocates for universal healthcare and a robust social safety net, integrating her research efforts with community needs.
Educational Background and Early Career
Olivia Chan's early career included various internships and assistant roles that laid the foundation for her expertise in health policy and research. She interned at The Century Foundation as a Health Care Policy Intern for seven months in 2020 and worked as a Teaching Assistant at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health from 2018 to 2019. Her experience also includes roles at the Center for Social Organization of Schools and the Franciscan Center of Baltimore.