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Listen "From Teaching to Policy: Lauren Thurber on GBA+, Education, and Public Service [Part 1]"
Episode Synopsis
In this first part of Polisci, host Navid Mahlooji speaks with Lauren Thurber, a former educator who transitioned into public policy after a decade in teaching. Now a policy analyst at Health Canada, Lauren shares how the COVID-19 pandemic, personal experiences, and a passion for equity-driven policymaking led her to pursue a Master’s in Public Policy and Public Administration (MPA) at Concordia University.Lauren discusses her research on cosmetic regulations across Canada, the U.S., the EU, and Australia, where she applies GBA+ (Gender-Based Analysis Plus) to assess how policies impact different communities. She also reflects on the teacher shortage in Quebec, the importance of soft skills in policy work, and the challenges of balancing grad school, work, and parenthood.Note: MLT means Medical Lab TechnicianCreditsHost: Navid Mahlooji Guest: Lauren Thurber Production: João Roque Audio Editing: Gaëlle Poirier-Morin Date: February 13th – 3 PM Location: Concordia University – LibraryMusic credits:9:03 Stupid Trade War _ Stupid President by JKL17:56 Be Present by Ketsa26:17 words will always hurt me by coolkid
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