Dr. Anna Hushlak

Co-founder And Chief Science & Product Officer at Ferly

Dr. Anna Hushlak's work experience can be summarized as follows:

1. Co-Founder and Chief Science & Product Officer at Ferly (2017-present): Dr. Hushlak is responsible for overseeing product development, content creation, scientific research, and women's health initiatives. Ferly has achieved significant milestones, including supporting over 500,000 women worldwide, being featured on Apple Health, and securing funding from reputable institutions and angel investors.

2. Mission 1 Founder at ZINC VC (2017-2018): Dr. Hushlak was personally recruited by ZINC VC to participate in their first mission aimed at using technology to improve the mental and emotional health of women and girls. Ferly was one of the first portfolio companies to receive funding from LocalGlobe, Europe's leading VC and Tier 1 Fund.

3. Co-Founder and CEO at Deedi (2016-2017): Dr. Hushlak held a leadership position at Deedi, an undisclosed company where they played a crucial role in the organization's success.

4. Researcher and Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Oxford (2013-2017): Dr. Hushlak worked as a researcher, conducting scientific studies, and also served as a teaching assistant for graduate students.

5. Head of Content & Researcher at Why Do We Care? (2014-2017): Dr. Hushlak was responsible for managing content and conducting research for Why Do We Care?, a digital platform promoting social and environmental change.

6. Program Researcher at C3 Climate Change and Sustainability Consulting (2013): Dr. Hushlak worked as a program researcher, contributing to projects related to climate change and sustainability.

7. Community Development and Outreach Facilitator at Canadian International Development Agency | Fallsbrook Centre (2012-2013): Dr. Hushlak held a role in community development and outreach, contributing to initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development.

8. Chief Demonstrator and Teaching Assistant at University of Cape Town, South Africa (2011-2012): Dr. Hushlak served as a teaching assistant, supporting educational programs and assisting students at the University of Cape Town.

9. Post-Graduate Researcher at University of Calgary, Canada (2010-2012): Dr. Hushlak contributed to research projects as a post-graduate researcher at the University of Calgary.

10. Assistant Manager of UBC Events and Programming at Alma Mater Society, Canada (2006-2010): Dr. Hushlak held a managerial role, overseeing events and programming at the University of British Columbia.

Overall, Dr. Anna Hushlak has a diverse range of experiences, spanning from academia and research to entrepreneurship and social activism.

Dr. Anna Hushlak completed their education in a chronological manner. Dr. Anna first attended the University of British Columbia from 2005 to 2010, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations. Following this, they pursued a Master of Philosophy degree in Environmental Management at The University of Cape Town from 2010 to 2012, graduating with a First Class. Dr. Anna then proceeded to the University of Oxford, where they earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from 2013 to 2018 with a focus on Communication Geography & Digital Media Activism.

In addition to their formal education, Dr. Hushlak also obtained several certifications. These include the Summer Academy of Code certification from the University of Oxford in June 2017, the Get Up to Speed: Digital Skills Training Programme certification from The Training Collective in March 2015, the Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioner certification from The University of Cape Town, South Africa in December 2012, and the Permaculture Design Specialist certification from Falls Brook Centre, Canada in September 2012.

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