Devika Jain Email & Phone Number

Power To Her is an organization focused on empowering women within the local community to encourage social change through educating, promoting and providing the necessary tools and services for progress.Over the last two years we have:• Partnered with the UN Europe and Central Asia on the #AwakeNotSleeping Campaign to reimagine traditional fairy tale narratives towards gender equality. • Been featured on a variety of digital publications such as (but not limited to): Buzzfeed… Show more Power To Her is an organization focused on empowering women within the local community to encourage social change through educating, promoting and providing the necessary tools and services for progress.Over the last two years we have:• Partnered with the UN Europe and Central Asia on the #AwakeNotSleeping Campaign to reimagine traditional fairy tale narratives towards gender equality. • Been featured on a variety of digital publications such as (but not limited to): Buzzfeed, The Female Lead, Free Rani, Bored Panda, etc.• Received nation-wide acclaim and garnered international attention on the implementation of a social media campaign, which created a community of over 90,000 on TikTok and 25,000 on Instagram respectively in 8 months. Increased reach by 7.7 Million video views (+205.19%) and 3 Million page likes (317.87%) in the past 60 days• Led a number of workshops on diversity, intersectionality, and inclusivity at universities and conferences including the Canadian Association of Business Students Conference (CABS), Wilfred Laurier University, Ontario Tech University, and York University. Visit https://www.powertoher.org/ for all our projects, or follow us @power.to.her on our social media accounts! Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Working with Professor Justin Piché on a research study called Locating Penitentiaries in Canada: Where They Are Built and Why. - Through document and archival research, we are examining how settler colonial nation-building, capitalist restructuring and other forces have shaped where Canadian penitentiaries are located.- As an RA, I am participating in regular team meetings and research training workshops; conducting a literature search and write annotated bibliographies; conducting… Show more - Working with Professor Justin Piché on a research study called Locating Penitentiaries in Canada: Where They Are Built and Why. - Through document and archival research, we are examining how settler colonial nation-building, capitalist restructuring and other forces have shaped where Canadian penitentiaries are located.- As an RA, I am participating in regular team meetings and research training workshops; conducting a literature search and write annotated bibliographies; conducting document and archival research at Library and Archives Canada; undertaking data analysis and writing summaries of findings; writing and presenting a draft research paper during a mini-conference; and submitting a final research paper that incorporates the feedback received during the mini-conference. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Working with Professor Christine Gibb on the following research study: Everyday experiences & mobilities of children, teens and older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-university project’s research team includes professors from Columbia University, University of Colorado Boulder, and University of Vermont.- This study explores the lived experiences of children, teens and older adults throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in several Canadian and American sites, examining… Show more - Working with Professor Christine Gibb on the following research study: Everyday experiences & mobilities of children, teens and older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-university project’s research team includes professors from Columbia University, University of Colorado Boulder, and University of Vermont.- This study explores the lived experiences of children, teens and older adults throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in several Canadian and American sites, examining vulnerability, mobilities, and capacities. The results of this study will contribute to better disaster preparedness, responses, and policies and support systems that address the specific challenges and resilience of these potentially vulnerable and highly diverse groups.- Conducting secondary research on intergenerational solidarity frameworks and producing an in-depth annotated bibliography.- Transcribing interviews while doing a first-round of broad qualitative coding that takes note of running themes. These themes inform the living codebook, podcast, and other analyses and research outputs.- Maintain the living codebook and ensure that all qualitative codes, child-codes, code descriptions, and examples of codes are correct and up-to-date.- Conducting coding of semi-structured qualitative interview transcripts and journals using software such as Dedoose.- Attend meetings with the research team and effectively communicate updates and other relevant information. Engage in productive discussions and lectures related to the research project.- Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Working on the Refugee Report, a research project led by Danielle Jbeili that explores and sheds light on the critical issues associated with refugee crises, migration, and international and domestic law.- This study compares and contrasts the definition and label of “refugee” that various governments and international organizations like the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have adopted.- The Refugee Report further explores the international and country-specific… Show more - Working on the Refugee Report, a research project led by Danielle Jbeili that explores and sheds light on the critical issues associated with refugee crises, migration, and international and domestic law.- This study compares and contrasts the definition and label of “refugee” that various governments and international organizations like the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have adopted.- The Refugee Report further explores the international and country-specific legal policies and practices associated with refugees and migration, and the various services (e.g., healthcare and employment) that are available to such populations.- Use secondary sources such as news articles, government sources, academic sources, and information from non- governmental organizations to gather information on aspects of international law that describe the laws and procedures for refugee protection. Show less

Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy

- Worked with Professor Giorgio Tasca on the field research project Comparative Models of Practice and Training in Clinical Psychology: Cross National Perspectives.- This project took place in the field and sought to analyze and compare the models of practice and training for clinical psychology and psychotherapy in Italy and Canada. The information produced by this project will aid in understanding national values surrounding mental health treatment and may be used to improve access to… Show more - Worked with Professor Giorgio Tasca on the field research project Comparative Models of Practice and Training in Clinical Psychology: Cross National Perspectives.- This project took place in the field and sought to analyze and compare the models of practice and training for clinical psychology and psychotherapy in Italy and Canada. The information produced by this project will aid in understanding national values surrounding mental health treatment and may be used to improve access to mental health care and supports.- Conducted interviews with clinical psychologists, students of clinical psychology, psychotherapy professionals, and other psychology faculty in Canada and Italy.- Participated in discussions, lectures, and interviews with leaders of regional associations in Milan and Bergamo, Italy. · Created in-depth transcripts and notes of interviews, which were then coded with thematic analyses procedures.- Analyzed and presented results of interviews to project members, professors, and other psychology professionals.- Worked with various students and professors in Canada and Italy to produce a written report on research findings. This report has been submitted to Canadian Psychology. Show less

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

- Worked directly with a Member of Parliament and their staff on various projects and supported the day-to-day functioning of the Brampton-Centre constituency office.- Produced written materials such as speaking notes and speeches for the MP, press-releases, newsletters, and more.- Reorganized all immigration casework into one database and worked on various immigration cases with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).- Organized, assisted, and attended various… Show more - Worked directly with a Member of Parliament and their staff on various projects and supported the day-to-day functioning of the Brampton-Centre constituency office.- Produced written materials such as speaking notes and speeches for the MP, press-releases, newsletters, and more.- Reorganized all immigration casework into one database and worked on various immigration cases with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).- Organized, assisted, and attended various community and charity events.- Effectively communicated verbally and electronically with numerous government agencies, constituents,organizations, businesses, and more.- Made graphics and other promotional materials for the MP, and managed their social medias (including Facebook and Instagram). Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Worked with Professor Christina Clark-Kazak on the following research project: An Age of Migration? Age Discrimination in Migration Policies of Canada, US, Australia and the United Kingdom.- This research project undertakes a social age analysis of Canada’s immigration law and policy and compares it with countries with migration links to Canada. Four thematic areas are analyzed in detail: immigration detention; chronological age assessments; family reunification; and, asylum claims for… Show more - Worked with Professor Christina Clark-Kazak on the following research project: An Age of Migration? Age Discrimination in Migration Policies of Canada, US, Australia and the United Kingdom.- This research project undertakes a social age analysis of Canada’s immigration law and policy and compares it with countries with migration links to Canada. Four thematic areas are analyzed in detail: immigration detention; chronological age assessments; family reunification; and, asylum claims for unaccompanied minors.- Conducted secondary research (i.e., library searches, annotated bibliographies, literature reviews, research summaries) and analyses of primary data and texts. Show less

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

- Worked directly with several employees on various firm projects.- Interacted with several business partners, institutions, and clients, including but not limited to hospitals, doctor’s offices, insurance agencies, banks, and the CRA.- Learned to efficiently operate databases integral to firm operations, including Primafact, Firm Central, and Active Directory.- Drafted and sent out request letters, invoice cover letters, and legal authorizations, and completed undertakings charts… Show more - Worked directly with several employees on various firm projects.- Interacted with several business partners, institutions, and clients, including but not limited to hospitals, doctor’s offices, insurance agencies, banks, and the CRA.- Learned to efficiently operate databases integral to firm operations, including Primafact, Firm Central, and Active Directory.- Drafted and sent out request letters, invoice cover letters, and legal authorizations, and completed undertakings charts, client updates, and more. Show less

Honours Bachelor Of Social Sciences, Criminology (Research Focus), Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: University of Ottawa Pre-Law Society: Co-President, Director of Sponsorship Criminology Student Association.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Lead Counsel: Mock Trial Team Vice President: Generation Reciprocation Club DECA Provincial Champion.