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- Updated the Canada Engagement Strategy, outlining approaches for engaging with the Canadian government to maximize visibility and secure donor contributions.- Conducted research for IFAD’s contribution to a study on how Canadian organizations are applying the triple nexus approach (humanitarian–development–peacebuilding) in international development.- Summarized IFAD projects for a briefing to the Minister of International Development, aiding in decision-making for country visits in West Africa.- Compiled flash reports on international development webinars and conferences, covering topics such as climate finance, development, and food security, ensuring the team remained informed on global knowledge sharing and emerging best practices.- Contributed to a joint application for several Canadian CSOs, aiming for IFAD’s participation at COP 28 (pending approval).

Uganda

- Cultivated invaluable skills and knowledge in innovation and entrepreneurship through the application of weekly workshops towards developing a social venture focused on climate change mitigation and poverty alleviation. - Demonstrated the ability to collaborate across disciplines and meaningfully contribute to the work of engineers by applying the knowledge and skills gained through my Environmental Management degree to help steer the development of our venture.- Lived in a rural Ugandan village for two months on a farm with a local family, gaining hands-on experience in subsistence agriculture and a thorough understanding the community's energy challenges. This homestay experience, in addition to weeks of interviewing different members of the community (leaders, farmers, mothers, shop owners, and teachers), was crucial for our systems mapping process This allowed us to identify feedback loops that we could disrupt through innovation to make meaningful change. - Worked in a diverse team of two Ugandans and two Canadians to create ShineON Solar, a venture focused on making solar electricity more affordable and reliable in rural Africa.- Created a prototype solution after ideating based on community insights.- Returned to the village to test the innovation, gather community feedback, and fine-tune the product- Pitched our venture to 100+ professionals within EWB's network in a Dragon's Den style event to conclude the program- Developed a deep passion for community involvement, inspired by the communal way of life in the village.

Mcmaster

• Worked with a team and coordinated with other environmental organizations to host sustainability events on campus.

Orangeville Ontario

• Helped a team of engineers in the design process of water and wastewater treatment plants for multiple First Nation communities. This included updating drawings based on engineers' markups and verifying that our designs adhere to the Ontario Building Code.• Worked on Aboriginal Community Energy Plan project reports to educate and develop a plan for First Nations on how to make their communities more energy efficient.• Organized and formatted OSIM structural reports of culverts and bridges• Created an excel spreadsheet that analyzes the tender bids of past projects to help with cost estimations of current projects and another that lists current projects in order of priority based upon the status of different project elements.• Gathered samples of surface water downstream from a municipal wastewater treatment plant to test if it was meeting effluent standards

South River, On

Being a counselor at Camp Ozanam was a life changing experience. The boys that attend camp Ozanam come from underprivileged homes in Toronto and Barrie and many are sent by Children's Aid Societies. Some of these boys have been through hardships that i would have never imagined when i was their age, yet they still have so much spirit and love in their hearts. My goal every week was to create an atmosphere of love, kindness, and fun for every camper. I strove to create a sense of family among the boys in my cabin by challenging them to always work as a team, look out for each other, and overcome their disagreements. One of my most cherishable memories was taking a section of cabins to the beach to look at the stars. The boys were amazed. I had never seen a group of thirty 11-year-olds quieter in my life. They were ecstatic when they saw shooting stars, as many had never seen one while growing up in the city. It was also amazing to work with a staff that was so motivated to make camp the best week of the year for these boys. I am forever grateful for my summers at Camp Ozanam.

Orangeville, On

Orangeville

• Gained experience in making quick decisions under pressure in responding to first aid situations.• Used knowledge from first aid and lifeguarding courses to prevent and respond to injuries• Communicated pool policies and rules to patrons

Bachelor Of Bio-Resource Management, Environmental Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Engineering/Industrial Management, 2Nd Year

Activities and Societies: First year engineering student mentor, intramural hockey and basketball player, and volunteer for Engineering.