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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Independently conducted research to develop options for voting in quarantine that took into account legal authorities, public health considerations, and public opinion, and;- Mentored and oversaw daily and weekly tasks of two co-op students in regard to research and summary products to support senior executive management decision-making related to border measure initiatives.- Independently consulted with internal stakeholders and OGD’s (Global Affairs Canada, IRCC and Public Safety)… Show more - Independently conducted research to develop options for voting in quarantine that took into account legal authorities, public health considerations, and public opinion, and;- Mentored and oversaw daily and weekly tasks of two co-op students in regard to research and summary products to support senior executive management decision-making related to border measure initiatives.- Independently consulted with internal stakeholders and OGD’s (Global Affairs Canada, IRCC and Public Safety) on National Interest Exemptions (NIEs), and; - Briefed and provided analysis and recommendations to senior executive management on NIE consultations and regulatory packages. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Successfully coordinated federal input on several major projects (RBT2, TMX, PGM Marathon).• Represented Crown-Indigenous Affairs regarding consultation initiatives on Federal Review Panel for a major project (PGM Marathon).• Independently conducted and completed research and analysis on a range of domestic issues related to Indigenous rights and implementation strategies related to the Impact Assessment Act.• Supported senior analysts in drafting briefing materials for senior… Show more • Successfully coordinated federal input on several major projects (RBT2, TMX, PGM Marathon).• Represented Crown-Indigenous Affairs regarding consultation initiatives on Federal Review Panel for a major project (PGM Marathon).• Independently conducted and completed research and analysis on a range of domestic issues related to Indigenous rights and implementation strategies related to the Impact Assessment Act.• Supported senior analysts in drafting briefing materials for senior management (ADM, DG). Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Strategic Policy Team, Implementation Sector, Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Northern Affairs Canada• Independently conducted and completed research and analysis on a range of international and domestic issues related to Indigenous rights and implementation strategies related to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.• Successfully completed a Gender-Based Analysis+ on a budget proposal included in a Memorandum to Cabinet.• Created and distributed… Show more • Strategic Policy Team, Implementation Sector, Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Northern Affairs Canada• Independently conducted and completed research and analysis on a range of international and domestic issues related to Indigenous rights and implementation strategies related to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.• Successfully completed a Gender-Based Analysis+ on a budget proposal included in a Memorandum to Cabinet.• Created and distributed in-depth reviews of a range of media outlets to provide high-level summaries for senior management (ADM, DG) (Wet'suwet'en crisis).• Coordinated and supported student hiring across the Implementation Sector. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• As a junior analyst on the Consultation and Accommodation Unit in CIRNAC, I independently researched policy options for implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within Canada.• Prepared supporting documents, including clear research and policy reports and concise summary notes to provide briefing materials to senior management.• Developed decks for senior management to provide training on the Duty to Consult to other senior officials and federal… Show more • As a junior analyst on the Consultation and Accommodation Unit in CIRNAC, I independently researched policy options for implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within Canada.• Prepared supporting documents, including clear research and policy reports and concise summary notes to provide briefing materials to senior management.• Developed decks for senior management to provide training on the Duty to Consult to other senior officials and federal government departments in the National Capital Region.• Created and coordinated the student hiring committee across the sector to streamline branch’s various hiring needs. Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

- Held tutorials, assisted with developing and grading undergraduate course materials for Gender studies and graduare courses in Indigenous governance and policy.- Conducted research, analysis and policy recommendations to research team and lead Professor regarding food insecurity in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

• As a junior analyst within the Learning Branch, I independently researched and conducted policy analysis on issues related to access and affordability of post-secondary education, youth transitions from high school to college/university and key trends in the broader post-secondary education system in Canada.• Developed a policy proposal on improving access and persistence to post-secondary education for low-income students and presented the recommendation to a panel of Assistant Deputy… Show more • As a junior analyst within the Learning Branch, I independently researched and conducted policy analysis on issues related to access and affordability of post-secondary education, youth transitions from high school to college/university and key trends in the broader post-secondary education system in Canada.• Developed a policy proposal on improving access and persistence to post-secondary education for low-income students and presented the recommendation to a panel of Assistant Deputy Ministers and a Deputy Minister• Prepared supporting documents, including clear research and policy reports and concise summary notes to provide briefing materials to senior management.• Wrote correspondence letters for an internal and external audience, including correspondence with stakeholders. Show less

Masters In Public Policy And Public Administration, Public Policy Analysis

Activities and Societies: Microeconomics, Macronomics, Public Management, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods, Statistical.

Specialization In Human Rights And Conflict Studies, Bsocsc Honours In Conflict Studies And Human Rights

Completed a Bachelors in Social Sciences with an Honours in Conflict Studies and Human Rights