Selina Allu’s bio
Three words can be used to describe Selina Allu – “Creator, Communicator, Connector”.
Selina is a Knowledge Translation Broker and Implementation Support Practitioner with a Master’s degree in Human/Health Geography.
Currently, she is responsible for supporting knowledge mobilization for Can-SOLVE CKD (CIHR-SPOR) kidney research projects. This national network comprises patients, researchers, health care providers and policy makers working to transform the treatment and care for Canadians living with or at risk for chronic kidney disease. As an implementation support practitioner, Selina guides teams and stakeholders on the scale, spread, sustainability, and implementation of research evidence and interventions.
Specializing in brokering relationships that require collaboration among diverse organizations, subject matter experts, policymakers and key stakeholders, Selina has extensive experience in strategic communications, and is uniquely skilled at forging effective partnerships to leverage resources and amplify messages around kidney research.
Having joint responsibilities with the Division of Nephrology at the University of Calgary and Can-SOLVE CKD, Selina is strives to see research findings applied in the real world. She has led the development and delivery of comprehensive knowledge outreach plans, including the design, planning, and execution of targeted knowledge dissemination while building strong and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and end-users to broaden research reach and impact.
Selina is a passionate advocate for patient-centred care, a mentor, an educator, a Twitter enthusiast, and a public speaker who embraces new knowledge and creative opportunities for knowledge sharing. She is also a trained storytelling coach and loves to talk about how researchers can use storytelling and plain language to tell stories of science. She lives in Calgary with her husband and enjoys trying new recipes, traveling, loosing track of time on her stand-up paddleboard, and being outdoors as much as she can.