Sarah Akierman, MSc, PMP

Sarah Akierman, MSc, PMP has a diverse and extensive work experience. Sarah is currently working as the Chief Product Officer at Lumiio Inc., a company specializing in real-world data collection services for health outcomes. Prior to their current role, they held the position of Director of Projects & Product Development at Lumiio. In this role, they combined social science with data science to improve diagnostics, treatment, and care solutions.

Before joining Lumiio, Sarah worked at Vivametrica as a Project/Product Manager. Vivametrica provides predictive analytics for underwriting and health & wellness. Sarah successfully completed over 20 projects, implemented privacy/security measures, and led the project management team. Sarah also played a crucial role in the company's acquisition.

Sarah's involvement in various organizations includes serving as a Board Member for the Alumni Association Board of the University of Calgary from 2013 to 2017, and as a Founding Board Member for the Alberta Graduate Provincial Advocacy Council from 2013 to 2015. Sarah also held leadership positions at The University of Calgary Graduate Students' Association, where they served as Acting Executive Director and President.

Sarah's early career includes a Teaching Assistant position and a Researcher role at the University of Calgary. During their research, they published a paper on determinants of drug tolerance for Escherichia coli in the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Sarah also worked as a Research Assistant focused on business ethics.

Overall, Sarah Akierman has a strong background in project management, product development, and leadership. Their experience spans various industries, including healthcare, technology, and academia.

Sarah Akierman, MSc, PMP completed their Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biological Science and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy at the University of Calgary. Sarah then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Host-Pathogen Interactions from the same institution. Additionally, they hold several certifications including Health Canada Division 5 from the CITI Program, Tri-Council Policy Statement 2: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2 CORE) from the Government of Canada, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) from The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and Project Management Professional (PMP®) from the Project Management Institute.