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Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

-Working in the Sales and Excise Tax division in the Environmental Tax and Policy Team.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

-Worked in in the Offshore Petroleum Management Division.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Conducted challenge function on four Treasury Board submissions from the Innovation, Science and Economic Development portfolio- Provided oral and written briefings to senior management (Assistant Secretary) to inform decision-making at Treasury Board- Liaised with counterparts at Finance and Privy Council Office to verify policy and budget decisions

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

-Led a partnership with the Misipawistik Cree Nation to support the creation and implementation of an Indigenous-led decolonial education framework alongside Elders, knowledge holders and educators-Researched best practices in Indigenous education; wrote sections for a journal article (forthcoming) and community roadmap; offered strategic and capacity.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Graded assignments for first year Macroeconomics Course in the Master of Public Policy

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Supported the report-back process for the Seven Youth Inquest, which entailed coordinating with 12 ministries to compile and synthesize updates to the Inquest’s recommendations- Drafted briefing materials and communication products for senior management, the Deputy Minister’s Office and the Office of the Chief Coroner; strategized on processes for.

Montreal, Canada Area

Oversaw various programmatic, research and strategic initiatives: As Manager of the Social Connectedness Fellowship:- Supported 10 graduates annually to develop extensive research reports and policy briefs across a variety of issue areas: forced migration, education, climate change. The 2019 final outputs helped our partners pilot new initiatives, advance.

Mistissini, Quebec

- Developed and facilitated a 4-week literacy program for 45 children in the Cree Nation of Mistissinni- Worked with Cree youth, educators and community members to ensure culturally-relevant curriculum- Achieved 20% increase in books read per camper and 29% increase in physical activities from previous year

Montreal

- Produced a policy brief and 35-page research report evaluating mental health policies at McGill University, which included tailored recommendations for McGill students and staff- The final outputs influenced the strategic advocacy of the Centre, and led to the formation of a partnership with McGill’s Teaching and Learning Services to improve.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Over the past 4 years, Prospect Madison has delivered high-quality leadership advisory and professional development services to leading universities and employers. In February 2016, the company changed to Paddle to.
• Expanded the client database for outreach to over 250 North America universities
• Created and organized half a year’s worth of written content to promote the brand… Show more Over the past 4 years, Prospect Madison has delivered high-quality leadership advisory and professional development services.
• Created and organized half a year’s worth of written content to promote the brand and products on the website and through various social media platforms
• Developed detailed and culturally relevant questionnaires and feedback material for domestic and international beta testing of the company’s productsLearn more at http://www.mypaddle.co/prospectmadison/ Show less

Ottawa/Montreal

• Young Diplomats of Canada (YDC) is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization that promotes the leadership of young Canadians through international delegations, research projects, and advocacy initiatives.
• Worked with a specialized team to create a 60-page accountability report on G20 compliance to a youth recommendation
• Specifically researched and wrote 3-page accountability reports on 8 of the G20 governments’ complianceLearn more at http://youngdiplomats.ca/

Toronto, Ontario

• Filed and categorized legal and online documents into an organized access system
• Transcribed 10-30 page interviews of over a dozen cross-sector leaders discussing different forms of leadership
• Booked meetings for the 5-person internal team, scheduled calls for the Executive Director and communicated with volunteers weekly

Masters In Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Equity Analyst at Equity, Diversity and Public Policy Initiative

Exchange Program, Public Policy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Honours In International Development, Minor In Management

Activities and Societies: VP Outreach at McGill Women in Leadership Students' Association, Director at AIESEC McGill, Student Volunteer.

Education record

Exchange term from January-May 2016. Took courses related to Asian politics, culture, and economics. These include: Chinese Economy.