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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Financial Sector Policy BranchReviewed and analyzed emerging research in the field of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and digital payment modernization as part of Finance Canada’s 2025 financial sector review component focused on the digitalization of money Worked with colleagues at Finance Canada and the Bank of Canada on assessing Canada’s need for a CBDC and the implication of design choices on the payment ecosystem and consumer uptake Contributed to Finance Canada’s responses to International Monetary Fund CBDC handbook chapters drafted for publication, as well as MCs touching on the digitalization of money Researched and wrote papers and briefs on the implications of CBDCs as a new payment and settlement instrument, including on their potential implications for global geopolitics Participated in meetings of the G7’s Digital Payments Experts Group on emerging trends in digital payments and how they may affect G7 public policy priorities

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Federal-Provincial Relations and Social Policy BranchEvaluated funding proposals and MCs submitted by line departments (particularly CIRNAC and PSEPC), ensuring compliance with Finance Canada policies and alignment with government priorities Maintained relationships and collaborated with line department and Central Agency colleagues to clarify proposal requirements and discuss potential policy and financial issues Coordinated taskings for the Indigenous Social Policy team as part of FES 2022 Presented findings and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making on funding proposals, both informally and through notes, as part of Budget, FES, and off-cycles

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Member of the policy design team at the Strategic Innovation Fund, Canada's largest grants and contributions programReviewed and assessed policies and practices inside the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) as core member of the SIF investment strategy teamResearched academic approaches to innovation policy paired with best practices across the world to inform ISED’s approach to the SIF investment strategyLiaised with OGDs to ensure their perspectives and positions were reflected in the development of ‘pathways to decarbonization’ planning for the SIF Net Zero Accelerator (NZA)Drafted the SIF NZA investment strategy, including enumerating project risks and creating a framework for evaluating and prioritizing projects seeking Government of Canada support.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Supported the Office of Data Analytics, Information Systems, and Distribution as part of the PPE Strategy teamAutomated time-consuming and error-prone tasks to save the Government money and manpowerReceived, interpreted, and managed a database governing millions of PPE products, maintaining data integrity and reporting to key decision-makersConducted data audits and reconciliationTrained new hires in aspects of the PPE management processPrepared documentation for the constantly-evolving PPE cataloging and management processLiaised with Government of Canada stakeholders and external providers to ensure that the needs of data clients are being met while maintaining data integrity.

Performed research and analysis to support recommendations for client engagementsWorked on maturity assessments and simulations designed to evaluate client risk postures and recommend paths for improvementCreated client-facing consulting products

Toronto, Canada Area

Aide to MPP Jeremy Roberts, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community, and Social ServicesBriefed the Member on legislative affairs and matters of public policyResearched and prepared questions for the Ontario Assembly and committees, including work supporting the Member’s status as Vice-Chair of the Finance and Economic Affairs CommitteeDesigned and deployed custom communications products

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for developing and leading the GRO's strategic efforts to produce regular, engaging content for various stakeholders; providing experience for young professional analysts and value for clients,Designed and implemented aggressive new content schedule and organization rebranding to validate member expertise and promote quality work,Oversaw editorial and creative direction for the GRO's products and the organization as a whole.

Toronto, Canada Area

Analyzed risk factors faced by the financial industry in financial leaks, demographic transition, and separatist movementsWrote and presented papers on risk factors and their impacts on potential clients, focusing on the financial industryGave constructive criticism for other risk project groups

Toronto, Canada Area

Provide modern, quality design products and communications adviceSpecialize in branding and web productsDozens of civil society, academic, small business, and political clientsPrevious clients include Queens Model United Nations, the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs, the Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada, various political campaigns in Ontario, and the Consumer Choice Centre.My portfolio is available at creative.christomalty.com

Toronto, Canada Area

Consulted on and developed a risk brief methodology based on ISO31000 for risk owners outside of the formal risk management structure.Presented on plan to risk management executives and incorporated feedback.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Provided qualitative and quantitative research support and analysis for the Office of the CEO and Senior Vice President John Stackhouse, a managing editor, and senior director on a wide variety of issues (primarily concerning innovation and competitiveness). Led research on government policy and policy options regarding Work Integrated Learning, and presented to RBC’s CEO as part of a major policy initiative

Toronto, Canada Area

Global Ideas Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public PolicyCreated a systematic plan for the GII’s communication efforts,Designed print and web products, providing photography, and audio preparation,Assisted other directors with technical challenges,Promoted the GII on social media and designed a long-term communications asset base,Improved student and teacher access to session materials, editing and distributing lecture recordings.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Office of Leader of HM Loyal Opposition/Government Caucus ServicesFilled 20-30 time-sensitive product orders every day for Members of ParliamentDesigned source products, including print, web, and video in Adobe Creative Cloud and MS OfficeStreamlined mailer production to require approximately 90% less work and have a tighter turnaroundLearned photography under the instruction of the Prime Minister’s personal photographer

Ottawa, Canada Area

Prepared 4-5 briefs/day on topics from Asian immigration to Arctic navigability and budgetary measuresWrote speeches for the House of Commons and committeesMonitored and kept the Member informed of procedural matters, and coordinated with Caucus leadership

Winnipeg, Canada Area

Analyzed data and wrote literature reviews for reports on issues in urban and transport economics in addition to government financeConducted my own project contextualizing government spending, earning praise from the Finance Minister of Saskatchewan for contributing to the conversation about the province’s fiscal position

Ottawa, Canada Area

Served three terms on the board of Canada’s #1 ranked Model United Nations teamEngineered eight-fold growth during my term and built robust, scalable, quantitative tools to make sure members received quality programmingRebranded the organization and ensured that communications products reflected the group’s professionalismImproved data collection, analysis, and retentionWon multiple awards for conference performanceChaired various committees, ensuring rules and structures were observed while providing an educational environment

Ottawa, Canada Area

I assisted struggling first-year students with improving academic performance by working on healthy sleeping and eating habits in addition to studying and productivity strategies.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Wrote and analyzed classified policy briefs for advisers and the Prime Minister, primarily on justice, economic, and governance policyWrote a 60-page research paper on justice reform policy accompanied by a proposal that was well-received by the Policy Director

Gatineau, Qc

Analyzed and wrote 3-4 policy briefs each day for the Minister and her policy staff on different grant applicationsWorked under the Senior Policy Analyst, providing research support on development practices and effectiveness

Master Of Global Affairs, International Relations And Affairs, 3.93

Activities and Societies: Global Risk Observatory Career Week Organizing Team Crisis Simulation Organizing Team The University.

Bachelors Of Public Affairs And Policy Management, International Studies, With Distinction

Activities and Societies: United Nations Society, Carleton's Conservatives Interdisciplinary intensive public policy degree. Graduated.