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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

-Edited and oversaw the publication of 18 digital blog articles and 13 in-depth research reports, with a focus on both quantitative and qualitative research. -Designed strategy, and drafted program plans and policies, for the 2022 Social Connectedness Fellowship.-Prepared SCSC’s year-end and quarterly reports for donors, with details on program management, funding breakdown, and strategic vision. -Assisted in drafting internal and external documents, including speeches, letters, briefing notes, presentations, and correspondence. -Managed program budget, monthly invoices, and funding evaluation. -Conducted monitoring and evaluating progress against organizational vision to ensure the Fellowship was aligned with broader strategic goals. -Developed relationships with external stakeholders and partners.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

-Managed crisis communications with a range of community stakeholders during COVID-19 pandemic. -Drafted newsletters, newspaper columns press releases, public remarks, and correspondence.-Created content for social media channels. -Engaged with a diverse range of community members by liaising directly with constituents and community organizations.-Promoted policy on issues including climate action, pharmacare, Indigenous reconciliation, affordable housing, and accessible childcare. -Created a database of relevant community services and resources.

British Columbia, Canada

-Managed day-to-day food bank operations, feeding up to 200 students per day.-Spearheaded fundraising campaigns and aided in grant writing, leading to a 100% reduction of the initial deficit and the eventual creation of a $20,000 surplus. -Oversaw management of social media, increasing Facebook reach by over 25%. -Recruited, trained, and coordinated a team of over 20 volunteers and 2 student staff in areas such as food security, social justice, sustainable food systems, and daily logistics. -Conducted presentations and served as a panel member for various conferences, annual general meetings, and outreach events. -Created media content and outreach strategies for a successful referendum campaign, resulting in a 50% increase in funding.-Networked with relevant community stakeholders and successfully leveraged relationships to boost support for food bank programming. -Implemented a culturally accessible foods program with the support of the Students of Colour Collective and the Native Students' Union. -Built and maintained relationships with various campus representatives, such as International Student Services and the UVic Department of Sustainability.

-Identified potential long-term opportunities for growth, such as contracts with local food vendors, increased community partnerships, and a broader range of stakeholder meetings.-Created, formatted, and edited in-depth reports and briefings on suggested food security policies, with a focus on low-carbon and environmentally sustainable food procurement. -Analyzed a range of quantitative and qualitative data and critically evaluated results.

-Campaigned for sustainable development programs. -Connected with numerous sponsors and expanded Plan’s fundraising base. -Facilitated community engagement.-Received distinction of "Top Campaign Fundraiser" in June 2016.

Master Of Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Supported policy development with the Canadian Mortage and Housing Corporation as part of the Max Bell Policy.

Bachelor'S Degree, History

Activities and Societies: Writer with HerCampus media; UVSS food bank manager.Courses Include: -Middle East, 1789-World War II -Canadian.