Dr. Drake is a health leader skilled in leading multi-modal research programs and translating evidence into health programs, policies, system innovation, digital content and impactful science communication. She graduated from Acadia University’s Honours Psychology program, Dalhousie University’s Master’s in Health Promotion program and Dalhousie University’s PhD in Health program. She is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at McGill University.

Dr. Drake demonstrates high levels of health services and knowledge translation/implementation science acuity. A former contributor to the Huffington Post (US) and invited public health speaker, her writing and public speaking skills have been sought out by non-profit organizations, healthcare providers and the private sector in Canada, Europe, the United States and Australia. Dr. Drake has been a contributor to the BMJ Blog, the Cancer Knowledge Network and Oncology Exchange. She has also published numerous academic journals.

A social innovator, Dr. Drake co-founded Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Societal Movement (#AYACSM) in 2013. This active, multi-disciplinary Twitter community, continues to grow and is changing the way stakeholders interact and share information regarding adolescents and young adults living with cancer on multiple social media channels.

Dr. Drake currently lives in Canada where she runs her own consulting business (EmilyDrake.ca). Prior to this she completed her PhD and previously worked with Hope & Cope at the Jewish General Hospital/McGill University as the Director of their young adult cancer support program, which offered in person and digital support services.

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