Charles C.
Cycling Educator @Cycle Toronto
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WORK HISTORY
Cycling Educator @Cycle Toronto
Toronto, ON, CA
City-wide Cycling Program Leadership: Led city-wide cycling & health education programs, promoting active transport and cycling culture, impacting community members in 23 city wards- Health Equity & Advocacy: Directed outreach in underrepresented neighborhoods, educating 200+ participants on cycling’s health benefits and advocating for safer, more equitable cycling routes in the suburbs- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships: Cultivated strategic partnerships with local organizations and government to align cycling programs with city-wide health and transportation goals.
EDUCATION
Carleton University
Master’s Degree, Health Science, Technology, and Policy
University of Toronto
Bachelor’s Degree, Global Health (Major), Geography (Minor), and Sociology (Minor)
ABOUT CHARLES C.
With 7+ years of health experience across program management, digital health, person-centred clinical care, community research, and policy leadership, I am now training to become a Registered Nurse — a natural next step in a purpose-driven journey. Joy grounds my work.Let\'s chat: https://calendly.com/charlesozzoude My scope of work has involved: Mapping over 150 primary care providers, successfully engaging 50+ in chronic disease initiatives, and identified gaps supporting $2M+ in care expansion. Directing $1.7M in digital health research for mental health apps aiding post-incarceration community transitions and gambling addiction recovery. Mapping a province-wide digital health product strategy to improve healthcare access for vulnerable individuals in mental health and addictions. Leading COVID-19 virtual care delivery via 75+ weekly patient-family video calls, boosting morale and patient satisfaction scores by 40% during the Omicron surge. Collaborating with 60+ stakeholders from marginalized groups, community, industry, and government in interviews and structured engagement to co-develop and launch an evidence-based mental health app for gambling recovery.Strengths & expertise:• Managing multiple, complex projects with strategic objectives• Working with interprofessional health teams to streamline patient care• Translating user research/requirements into actionable products/strategies• External/internal stakeholder management and relationship building• Broad healthcare system knowledge and value-based care (US A story weaves a deeper tapestry. Born in Nigeria during the polio epidemic, I immigrated to Canada in my late-teens, which sparked my interest in how *power*[proximities/privileges/policies/places] shapes health [inequities]. I\'m passionate about the intersection of health and our relationship with digital technologies. As an artist, I strive to live creatively every day.
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