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Waterloo, On, Ca

Waterloo, On, Ca

Waterloo, Ontario, Ca

Kincardine, Ontario, Ca

- Performed in-depth feasibility and user experience study utilizing methods including user journey maps, client personas, storyboarding and competitive analysis- Decreased costs, admin time and increased profit by streamlining client user flow for rentals based on user experience research- Supported families through pivotal life experiences with deeply empathetic, personalized care (Grand River, Guelph, Cambridge Hospitals); distilled relevant research, resources and personal experience to find customized solutions for pregnant people and new parents- Designed style guide for recognizable visual brand and voice

Waterloo, Ca

- As the product manager, led a remote team of Nanotechnology Engineering students using an agile GV 5-day design sprint method developing an award-winning, innovative antimicrobial menstrual pad to address the complex problem of menstrual poverty in Uganda. - Leveraged data from local and Ugandan quantitative surveys alongside qualitative user research methods to develop a unique solution to women’s health inequities in Uganda, featured in University of Waterloo Global Impact Report- Won global recognition and over $35K in cash prizes from pitch competitions within a six-month window.World’s Challenge Challenge Global Finals, First place (University of Waterloo; Western University,) Waterloo Innovation Summit Pitch Competition Finalist (University of Waterloo; Velocity), Jack Rosen Memorial Award for Environmental Innovation (University of Waterloo), ECL Hult Prize (University of Waterloo)SheCycle is focused on breaking the cycle of poverty for women in developing countries by designing infection-free, antimicrobial menstrual pads. Timeline: - April 2020: SheCycle was invited to the Hult Prize Competition in Nairobi, Kenya- Fall 2019: Third Prize in both the Jack Rosen Memorial Award and Hult Prize at the University of Waterloo, associated funding.- October 2019: Invited to pitch at the Waterloo Innovation Summit- September 2019: Joined Concept Science by Velocity and partnered with Nanotech Engineering Capstone Design Project Team- June 2019: Won $33,000 in funding from the Global Finals and Waterloo heat of the World's Challenge Challenge.

Kitchener, Ontario, Ca

- Highlighted large gaps in social services for low-income pregnant individuals in Kitchener-Waterloo through qualitative research methods (interviews, journey maps, personas, service blueprints)- Led team in leveraging existing database to design and implement a new strategy to address identified pain points in client needs tracking (in collaboration with University of Waterloo Blueprint)

Kitchener, Ontario, Ca

Kitchener, Ontario, Ca

Waterloo, Ontario, Ca

- Used ecosystem networking skills to connect students and incubator participants to others in their space, as well as on-campus and community resources- Independently created a tool for students to better navigate the Waterloo Social Innovation Ecosystem, addressing a need identified by the Centre for Peace Advancement, GreenHouse, and the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business - Created a collaborative database of social innovation resources for University of Waterloo students including global pitch competitions, funding opportunities, coaching and incubator programs- Presented to University of Waterloo faculty and community stakeholders about the Map the System Challenge run by Oxford University

- Successfully launched start-up eco-friendly coffee shop - Worked global network to source exclusively women-grown, eco-friendly coffee from farmers with a personal connection- Harnessed volunteer and customer drive for environmental and social sustainability to establish Bring-Your-Own-Mug program and partnership with Communities for Conservation

Goderich, Ontario, Ca

- Confidently took on the responsibility of being the on-call primary first aid provider for staff and campers, in addition to caring for the everyday health and wellbeing of everyone at camp- Competently and quickly responded to emergencies and health concerns by driving campers to the hospital around the clock, scribing doctor's orders, picking up prescriptions and accurately relaying information to volunteer registered nurses at the camp. - Strengthened skills in providing emotional support, listening well, working independently, and thinking on my feet.

Masters, Digital Experience Innovation

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Honours Health Studies