Get to know the team
Meet the passionate individuals driving our mission forward with dedication, creativity, and purpose.
Dieudonne Alemagi, Ph.D.
Honorary Board Chair
Dieudonne Alemagi, Ph.D.
Honorary Board Chair
Dr. Alemagi has over 20 years of international experience in climate change adaptation and mitigation, agriculture, forestry, renewable energy, natural resources, climate finance, project management, indigenous issues, and environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA/ESMP), including GCF and GEF project development and evaluation. He has published over 90 works, including peer-reviewed articles, and held senior positions such as Climate Change and Policy Associate Scientist at ICRAF and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of British Columbia (2008–2011). Dr. Alemagi has consulted for the World Bank, UNDP, African Development Bank, FAO, IUCN, and other organizations, and provided capacity building for forestry and agricultural stakeholders across Africa and Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental and Resource Management from Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus, Germany.
Carla Oyukuluk
Indigenous Engagement Advisor
Carla Oyukuluk
Indigenous Engagement Advisor
Carla is a committed community leader and cultural advisor with extensive experience in education and community engagement across Nunavut. She has served as a member of the District Education Authority, contributing her expertise to consultations on a wide range of issues impacting education and community wellbeing. Carla has travelled to 20 of the 25 communities in Nunavut, engaging directly with residents to listen, learn, and ensure community voices are reflected in decision-making processes. This breadth of outreach has provided her with a unique perspective on the diverse needs and strengths of communities across Nunavut. At RLRI, Carla continues to advance community-driven and culturally grounded projects, ensuring that programs remain respectful of Inuit societal values and responsive to local priorities.
Yousaf Ahmad
Global Health & Innovation Advisor
Yousaf Ahmad
Global Health & Innovation Advisor
Yousaf has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with extensive expertise across primary and secondary care in the UK and internationally. In 2020, he was appointed by the Privy Council to the governing council of the General Pharmaceutical Council, overseeing the regulation of over 80,000 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and 13,000 pharmacy premises in the UK. An expert in Pain Management, Yousaf has presented research at international conferences, published in leading journals, and serves in advisory and editorial roles. He regularly delivers keynote presentations on cutting-edge clinical practices to industry leaders. At the Real-Life Research Institute, he applies his expertise to advance global health and health literacy programs. Yousaf holds both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy and multiple certifications in Global Health and Healthcare Leadership.
Kyleigh Rosset
Mental Health & Harm Reduction Associate
Kyleigh Rosset
Mental Health & Harm Reduction Associate
Rosset’s work connects education and community empowerment, with a focus on mental health, suicide prevention, and addiction support. She has delivered hands-on programming in remote Indigenous communities across Canada and brings extensive experience teaching learners from early childhood through adolescence. She is passionate about bridging education, social impact, and STEM, integrating creative problem-solving, technology, and experiential learning into her work. At RLRI, Rosset supports mental health and harm reduction research and social development initiatives, helping young people in Nunavut and across Northern communities to benefit from community programs that are meaningful, inclusive, and culturally responsive. She holds a Bachelor of Science and Arts (BASc) in Health from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Teaching.