Dr. Helen Scott

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Helen Scott is a global health leader with a proven track record in building and leading initiatives and partnerships in health and nutrition worldwide. With 20 years of experience in public health programming, she has served in various capacities including Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Partnership for Women & Children’s Health (CanWaCH), where she co-founded and led efforts to enhance the health and rights of women and children globally. Her career includes significant roles at the World Health Organization, Health Canada, and local health units. She has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and extensive experience in not-for-profit sectors, focusing on human resources, finance, program evaluation, and board support. Currently, she teaches graduate-level courses in Epidemiology at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, and collaborates with Ontario teachers to promote health and well-being.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Teaches graduate level courses in Epidemiology.

Chief Executive Officer

— Present

Canadian Partnership Women & Children’s Health (CanWaCH) • Toronto, ON, Canada

Led initiatives to improve women’s and children’s health and rights globally.

Founder

— Present

Thrive Canada •

Established the organization focused on health promotion.

Chief Development Officer

— Present

Pinnguaq Association •

Directed development efforts for health-related programs.

Director

— Present

Salus Global •

Oversaw global health initiatives.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology