Rifat Farzan Nipun

Rifat Farzan Nipun is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in program management and healthcare coordination. Currently serving as a Program Manager at Community Living Toronto since September 2024, Rifat has a strong background in managing community support initiatives at VHA Home HealthCare. As a Research Coordinator at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Rifat contributed to significant research projects related to opioid education and distribution. Previous roles include a Research Trainee at CAMH, focusing on cannabis market analysis, and a Senior Technical Officer at CARE Bangladesh, where Rifat enhanced opioid substitution therapy programs. With a comprehensive educational background including a Master's degree in Addictions & Mental Health from the University of Toronto, Rifat possesses a robust foundation in medical and social sciences, demonstrated through roles ranging from Medical Officer to Team Doctor for the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket Team.