Roxana Badiei

Roxana joined the IFA team as a Policy and Advocacy Specialist in 2025. With a diverse academic background in health and business, along with professional experience in policy development, research, and program implementation, she brings a strong understanding of the broader global health policy landscape.

Previously, as a Policy Analyst at the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), Roxana oversaw all phases of policy development – from conceptualization to evaluation – while ensuring community voices are central in the policymaking process. Her role supported RHRA’s right-touch regulatory approach to sector governance. Prior to that, as a Policy and Advocacy Program Lead at the IFA in 2024, she contributed to key initiatives, including adult vaccination and hearing health in later life. In research, evaluation, and analysis, Roxana has extensive experience developing sound policy and program recommendations. Through her work at PRISM Institute, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS), the Ontario Digital Service, and the Ontario Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility (MSAA), she has played a key role in shaping consultation plans and evidence-based policy solutions.

Roxana holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in healthcare management. She is committed to addressing global public health and equity challenges through advocacy and policy work at the IFA.

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Contact:

rbadiei@ifa.ngo