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Chriselle Braganza, PhD, has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Chriselle is currently working as a Senior Analyst - Life Sciences at Airfinity Ltd since April 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Advisor, Science and Technical Advisory, COVID-19 Health System Response at the Ministry of Health New Zealand from March 2021 to March 2022. Chriselle also served as a Science Researcher, COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy Taskforce at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment from October 2020 to February 2021.

Before their involvement in COVID-19 related roles, Chriselle worked as an Advisor in Hazardous Industries (Certifications), High Hazards, Energy and Public Safety at WorkSafe New Zealand from March 2020 to February 2021. Chriselle also gained research experience as a PhD Candidate in Chemistry/Biomedical Science at Victoria University of Wellington from June 2016 to May 2020 and as a Research Assistant from February 2015 to June 2016.

Additionally, they worked as a Research Assistant at BDG Synthesis from December 2014 to January 2015 and as a Web Sales Manager at Ferrier Research Institute, Victoria University of Wellington from June 2014 to December 2014. Earlier in their career, they served as a Chemistry Lab Demonstrator at Victoria University of Wellington from 2011 to 2013.

Throughout their career, Chriselle has demonstrated their expertise and versatility in the fields of science, research, and advisory roles, with a special focus on COVID-19 related projects and hazardous industries.

Chriselle Braganza, PhD completed their education in a chronological order. Chriselle received their Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science from Victoria University of Wellington from 2009 to 2012. Chriselle then pursued a Master's Degree in Biomedical Science from the same university, from 2012 to 2014. Later, they continued their academic journey at Victoria University of Wellington and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Chemistry, from 2016 to 2020.