Dr. Gillian Kerr

I love bringing the world's knowledge to bear on our projects by reviewing the latest research literature and contacting global thought leaders. We don't settle for the skills that we've developed within our own team, good as they are - we look outward to gather state of the art information. Almost always, there are tested approaches that can be adapted for our client's needs or that broaden their options.

Personal Profile

Sample Engagements

• Developed a performance measurement framework for the Qatar Statistics Authority.
• Managed the National Vision initiative for the State of Qatar, including facilitation of multi-stakeholder groups, policy research, and a national household survey (approved by the Emir in June 2008).
• Conducted stakeholder consultations for revision of public health standards for the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
• Developed a vocational assessment battery for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing job seekers for the Canadian Hearing Society.
• Planned and facilitated a national consultation to define outcomes and an evaluation framework for services to immigrants and refugees, involving 20 full-day workshops across Canada for over 100 organizations.
• Developed and managed a national research initiative at the Canadian Institute of Advanced Research, focusing on the use of distance collaboration.
• Conducted a needs assessment and user requirements analysis of the Canadian Institute of Health Information's internet strategy for research-policy interaction in population health.