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Paris, Fr

Paris, Île-De-France, France

I conducted research and wrote papers on various science, technology and innovation policy issues - with a particular focus on how to govern, coordinate, implement, and monitor and evaluate mission-oriented policiesI organized interviews, events and workshops with government officials and other stakeholders to inform my researchI was consulted by governments on how to improve their innovation policies

Global

McIvorStones is a public policy consultancy specialising in science, technology,and innovation policy. We work with public sector organizations to explore complex questions,helping them to develop meaningful insights and solutions to achieve their goals.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

I supported the design of the Canada Innovation CorporationI supported the SR&ED review - Canada's biggest R&D tax creditI developed a research agenda for my directorate, conducted research, and managed/provided guidance to a team of other researchers

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

I supported the Assistant Deputy Minister of Innovation Canada, who is responsible for the government's flagship business innovation programs:- Global Innovation Clusters (Superclusters)- Innovative Solutions Canada- Strategic Innovation Fund- Canada Digital Adoption Program- Intellectual Property Centre of Expertise- ExploreIP- ElevateIP- Business Benefits Finder- BizPal- Accelerated Growth Service- Innovation AdvisorsI provided strategic advice and information to senior management on policy, program and corporate prioritiesI acted as the liaison between the ADM and the sector of ~500 people, the Deputy Minister's Office, the Minister's Office, and other sectors/departments across government

Ottawa, Canada Area

I conducted short and long-term research across a range of innovation policy issues, using both quantitative and qualitative research methodsI led international benchmarking exercises, identifying best-practices, and comparing countries' innovation systems based on a wide range of innovation metrics to inform decision makingI supported the development of Canada's innovation strategy - the Innovation and Skills Plan - and subsequent policies under it that focused on skills, science/research, companies, and program simplificationI supported the development of Canada's Digital Charter, which established 10 principles for how the government would address areas like data privacy and competition policy

Ottawa, Canada Area

I supported the Science Technology and Innovation Council (STIC) by conducting research and providing confidential advice to the Government of Canada on science, technology and innovation issuesI conducted benchmarking of Canada's science, technology and innovation system through the State of the Nation report

London

I conducted policy analysis regarding the impact of technology on work and jobs, using both quantitative and qualitative research methods. This work included the skills implications of a transition to a green economy and how to tackle the systemic barriers for upskilling different demographic groups (e.g. based on gender and age).I supported a number of projects across Nesta, including FutureFit, a major training and research project that is actually upskilling thousands of people at risk of losing their jobs across Nordics and Benelux countries; and Digital Frontrunners, an active network of 300+ future of work experts, policymakers and practitioners that seeks to enhance the capacity of government

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa) - Innovation, Public Policy And Public Value, Distinction

The Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose's MPA program teaches the competencies, capabilities and leadership skills needed.

Bachelor Of Public Affairs And Policy Management, Social Policy, Distinction

The Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management program (BPAPM) examines a wide variety of issues facing society today, as well.