Abbi Nwaiwu is an epidemiologist and public health consultant living and working on the traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Neutral (Attawandaron) peoples. She is passionate about applying data-driven approaches, process improvement methodologies, and evidence-based policy evaluation to strengthen health systems and improve population well-being.

Abbi brings extensive experience in epidemiology, health systems optimization, and program evaluation across infectious disease control, substance use, and health policy. Her work spans local and national initiatives that have enhanced pandemic preparedness, healthcare quality, and data-informed decision-making.

During her time with the COVID-19 Taskforce at Health Canada, Abbi supported epidemiological surveillance, data coordination, and system-readiness planning to guide timely response strategies. She also contributed to the Drug Shortages Taskforce, where she played a pivotal role in process improvement initiatives to stabilize critical medication supply chains during health emergencies.

At the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), Abbi served as a research analyst and first author on a peer-reviewed publication examining the Take-Home Naloxone program, providing critical insights for the decriminalization of opioids in BC. Her work exemplifies the integration of epidemiological evidence with practical policy implementation.

Services offered:

• Epidemiological Intelligence + Data Analytics

• Healthcare Process Improvement

• Policy + Program Evaluation