Kaku Lema, MBA
Knowledge Mobilization Manager
Kaku is the Knowledge Mobilization Manager for the SHAPE Hub. In this role, Kaku facilitates the exchange and co-creation of knowledge among researchers, healthcare providers, and patients, working to ensure that information on these conditions is accessible, inclusive and impactful. With a background in project management, Kaku is committed to bridging research and practice to advance sexual health equity and support patient-centered care across Canada. She holds a Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Human Geography from the University of British Columbia and Master’s of Business Administration in Project Management from Università degli studi Guglielmo Marconi.
Maya Popovich, BFA, MPH (c)
Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator
Maya is the Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator for the SHAPE Hub. She supports the exchange and co-creation of knowledge among researchers, healthcare providers, and patients. Her work ensures that information on sexual dysfunction and genito pelvic pain conditions is accessible, inclusive, and usable. She has a longstanding commitment to sexual and reproductive healthcare and a strong belief in improving access to information that supports and empowers women and gender diverse people. Maya holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University and is currently completing a Master of Public Health at Simon Fraser University.
Lareina Sharma
Research Assistant
Lareina is a Research Assistant for the SHAPE Hub, she is an undergraduate student at the University of British Columbia, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies. Lareina supports the Indigenous Women & Two-Spirit persons research priority setting by assisting with data collection and outreach.
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Sarah Youssef
Research Assistant
Sarah is a second-year undergraduate student in the Neuroscience program at the University of British Columbia. She is interested in exploring the underlying neuroscience behind women’s health and is passionate about ensuring equitable access to sexual health resources. Sarah is excited to volunteer with the SHAPE Hub and assist in knowledge mobilization work.
