About Me
Hi! My name is Ravia. I am currently working as a senior health specialist on the player health team at the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC).
Previously, I was a researcher at lululemon, working in wellbeing and fitness innovation. I'm interested and experienced in health innovation, inclusive design, digital health, user research, behavioural science and project management.
I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Behavioural Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia in 2020 and my Master of Public Health from the University of Waterloo in 2023. Coursework and my research experience, combined with my passion for fine arts led me to explore the fields of human-centred design and user experience. I am intrigued by human behaviour, the brain and the intersection of psychology and technology.
I have also worked on the development and evaluation of a digital mental health tool at the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital Research Institute.
I am a watercolour and gouache artist and I practice yoga, music, and dance. I like to bring forth a creative perspective to all facets of my life and hope to continue to build a career in the interconnected areas of art, health and technology.
Education
University of Waterloo
Master of Public Health (MPH)
2021-2023
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science (BSc.), Behavioural Neuroscience
2015 - 2020
Experience
BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC), Player Health
Senior Health Specialist
Dec 2023 - Present
lululemon, Futures Innovation
Researcher
May 2023 - November 2023
lululemon, Futures Innovation
Project Coordinator
May 2022 - April 2023
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
Research Project Coordinator
May 2019 - May 2022
UBC Mental Health Network
Chair
May 2020 - April 2022
Ravia Arora Design
User Researcher and Designer, Web Designer
Jan 2021 - March 2022
Swingle Clinic
Research Project Coordinator
May 2018 - Jun 2021
Campus Lightbox
Outreach and Communications Lead
Jul 2019 - Jul 2021
University of British Columbia, Department of Psychology
Website Administrator, Social Media Coordinator
Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
Skills
Project Management
Public Speaking & Presenting
Interpersonal Communication
Innovation and Creativity
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Vendor Management
Leadership
Qualitative Research
User Experience Research
Mental and Digital Health
Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Google suite, Miro, Smartsheet, Jira, Elicit.AI, Google Scholar, Qualtrics, UserTesting.
Publications