Biography

Kathryn Berry-Einarson's professional career has included various roles in public health, with a strong focus on research, community health, and health equity. With expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, and public & population health, Kathryn has contributed to the understanding and improvement of population health outcomes, particularly among First Nations peoples in British Columbia. She earned her Master's degree in Public Health from Simon Fraser University in 2014, specializing in Social Inequities in Health.
Kathryn has served as the Manager of Surveys & Data Secretariat at the First Nations Health Authority, where she engaged directly with Indigenous communities to gather and interpret health data. Her role involved not only data governance but also fostering culturally safe practices in survey research methodologies.
As the current Director of Quality & Research at Perinatal Services BC (Provincial Health Services Authority), Kathryn leads initiatives aimed at improving perinatal health outcomes. Her responsibilities include overseeing research projects, research data provision, collaborating with health authority and other health organization stakeholders, and ensuring the strategic implementation of evidence-based practices.
Kathryn has been involved in several collaborative, grant-funded research endeavors that focus on perinatal health, Indigenous health and wellness, and data analytics. Her collaborative approach, as evidenced by her involvement in defining shared research agendas and applying Indigenous knowledge to health programming, underscores her commitment to inclusive and community-driven research practices.
In addition to her research roles, Kathryn has been actively involved in teaching and curriculum development. Her contributions include designing post-secondary courses and educational programs focused on Indigenous health at UBC, decolonizing methodologies in the workplace, and health policy. Through her work, she is helping to empower a new generation of public health professionals equipped with a deep understanding of health equity and Indigenous cultural competence.