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Implement strategy across campus to develop and implement cross-cutting, topic-specific, strategic action plans and approaches in support of wellbeing at the student, faculty and administrative levelsWork with community stakeholders and leadership to develop action groups, identify priorities, including current state assessments, and lead the implementation, evaluation and performance measurement of specific initiatives with an emphasis on equity, diversity and inclusionProvide… Show more Implement strategy across campus to develop and implement cross-cutting, topic-specific, strategic action plans and approaches in support of wellbeing at the student, faculty and administrative levelsWork with community stakeholders and leadership to develop action groups, identify priorities, including current state assessments, and lead the implementation, evaluation and performance measurement of specific initiatives with an emphasis on equity, diversity and inclusionProvide guidance and support on the development of the Community Wellbeing Strategic Framework and coordinate regular reporting to the community and university leadership on the progress of Wellbeing activities Show less

Anti-Racism Curriculum Designer, Boys and Girls Club Canada (2021-2023) Design of 10-week youth-led Anti-Racism Mentorship Pilot Program, supporting BIPOC youth in mentoring adult allies in 3 Ottawa Boys and Girls Club locations.Program Design Consultant, #RisingYouth (2018-22) Co-design of community service microgranting program for youth across Canada. Ongoing support with development of structure, processes and policies to support program organization and implementation as well as… Show more Anti-Racism Curriculum Designer, Boys and Girls Club Canada (2021-2023) Design of 10-week youth-led Anti-Racism Mentorship Pilot Program, supporting BIPOC youth in mentoring adult allies in 3 Ottawa Boys and Girls Club locations.Program Design Consultant, #RisingYouth (2018-22) Co-design of community service microgranting program for youth across Canada. Ongoing support with development of structure, processes and policies to support program organization and implementation as well as the creation of project resources, toolkits and workshops to support staff in successfully fulfilling their roles. Virtual Curriculum Designer, St. Stephen’s Community House/City of Toronto (2020 - 22) - Development of twelve digital youth workshops based on the existing in-person curriculum provided by the More Life Skills Pre-Charge Diversion Program. Policy Developer, TakingITGlobal (2020) - In consultation with program staff and stakeholders, developed a Working with Minors policy document to support staff and volunteers in the national #RisingYouth program. Facilitator, Yorktown Family Services/Community Healing Project (2020) - Designed and facilitated workshop series for parents and frontline youth workers on the intersections of youth mental health and community violence. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Trainer (2018-22) — Design and facilitation of workshops related to topics such as power and privilege, intersectionality, systemic discrimination, and diversity in Canada. Clients include Stella’s Place, Malvern Family Resource Centre, and TakingITGlobal. Facilitator, Youth Small Business Program (2021 - 23) - Virtual curriculum updates and facilitation of a 10-week entrepreneurship course for youth 16-29 who self-identify as experiencing challenges with mental health and/or addictions. Show less

Build and execute The New Mentality program operational plan, including Network Engagement, Disable the Label, and the Youth Action Committee. Work to develop a program sustainability model. Develop and monitor program budget and provide quarterly reports to the Senior Program Manager; ensure TNM projects stay within budget and deliver as obligated. Oversee delivery of annual Disable the Label conference, including the hiring of the facilitation team, safety and… Show more Build and execute The New Mentality program operational plan, including Network Engagement, Disable the Label, and the Youth Action Committee. Work to develop a program sustainability model. Develop and monitor program budget and provide quarterly reports to the Senior Program Manager; ensure TNM projects stay within budget and deliver as obligated. Oversee delivery of annual Disable the Label conference, including the hiring of the facilitation team, safety and crisis management, managing on-site incidents, and post-event reporting and evaluating Oversee delivery of the Youth Action Committee, including supervising and supporting adult allies, safety and crisis management, managing on-site incidents, and ensuring project deliverables are met. Oversee implementation of TNM Groups, including building relationships with TNM group partner agencies and identifying and developing new partnerships with CMHO agencies. Identify funding opportunities from foundations and government; lead the proposal development and submission processes. Show less

Managed and oversaw 5 entrepreneurship training programs, designed for youth and adultsRise currently serves a client base that is 60% women, 57% persons with low-income, and 32% BIPOC and further engages youth in entrepreneurship through targeted skill-building programsPrograms required a holistic approach to design, focusing on the needs of program participants both in and out of programs Increased challenges on mental health for those impacted by COVID-19 presented additional… Show more Managed and oversaw 5 entrepreneurship training programs, designed for youth and adultsRise currently serves a client base that is 60% women, 57% persons with low-income, and 32% BIPOC and further engages youth in entrepreneurship through targeted skill-building programsPrograms required a holistic approach to design, focusing on the needs of program participants both in and out of programs Increased challenges on mental health for those impacted by COVID-19 presented additional barriers to active participation; Team focused on providing resources and additional support which allowed participants to graduate Developed overarching strategic plan and program re-design to account impact of COVID-19 on deliveryPivoted to online delivery with an emphasis on addition supportsConsidering the impacts of COVID-19 on mental health and the economy, our programs increased peer support opportunities and mental health resourcesAdded virtual engagement tools such as Might Networks, Slack and TeachableWorked with a psychotherapist to develop additional mental health training for program staff and volunteers Developed and facilitated tech support workshops to increase tech literacy among participantsStewarded relationships with relevant stakeholders, including: program funders, volunteers, delivery partners, contract staff, and vendorsResponsible for co-developing staff training and support resources to meet the unique needs of clients including: trauma-informed training, best practices for virtual delivery, and technological supportsMonitored all programs to ensure funder deliverables were tracked, communicated and achievedCollaborated with Ramp Communications to develop a marketing campaign, increasing applications, reaching new regions in Canada Show less

In the summer of 2018, ACSA & the Students Commission partnered in research, funded by the City of Toronto to identify strengths and barriers of access and service provision surrounding youth mental health. This included: youth focus groups, parent interviews, as well as frontline youth worker surveys and focus groups.- Delivered full-day workshops on youth mental health for over 120 youth workers in the GTA in partnership with the city of Toronto- Training included: overview of… Show more In the summer of 2018, ACSA & the Students Commission partnered in research, funded by the City of Toronto to identify strengths and barriers of access and service provision surrounding youth mental health. This included: youth focus groups, parent interviews, as well as frontline youth worker surveys and focus groups.- Delivered full-day workshops on youth mental health for over 120 youth workers in the GTA in partnership with the city of Toronto- Training included: overview of common anxiety and trauma-related disorders, intervention approaches to support young people and their families as well as equity issues in Canada’s mental health sector Show less

The Community Healing Project provides peer support training and workshops focused on trauma, mental health and well-being for MVP youth identified through the Toronto Youth Equity Strategy. The program involves co-designing and collaborating with youth, ages 12-28, to create a brave spaces and lead discussions around their hopes for their communities and themselves. - Designed and managed programs related to youth mental health and wellness in 5 communities across … Show more The Community Healing Project provides peer support training and workshops focused on trauma, mental health and well-being for MVP youth identified through the Toronto Youth Equity Strategy. The program involves co-designing and collaborating with youth, ages 12-28, to create a brave spaces and lead discussions around their hopes for their communities and themselves. - Designed and managed programs related to youth mental health and wellness in 5 communities across Scarborough- Supervision of 12 “healers” (program facilitators) to support weekly mental health literacy workshops- Case management for both “healers” and youth participating in the program- Co-created training material for peer support work certificate program Show less

Developed and facilitated 1 and 2 day equity, diversity and inclusion trainings and conferences to students in 5 provinces and 2 territories within Canada. Through interactive workshops, youth are made aware of the impact of prejudice and discrimination and are empowered to take action to address these issues within their schools and communities.- Delivered over 20 trainings and worked with over 500 youth through in-person and online learning opportunities- Workshops led to the… Show more Developed and facilitated 1 and 2 day equity, diversity and inclusion trainings and conferences to students in 5 provinces and 2 territories within Canada. Through interactive workshops, youth are made aware of the impact of prejudice and discrimination and are empowered to take action to address these issues within their schools and communities.- Delivered over 20 trainings and worked with over 500 youth through in-person and online learning opportunities- Workshops led to the creation of numerous youth-led diversity initiatives aimed at addressing equity issues in schools across Ontario and Canada. - Projects included equity campaigns, Gay-Straight Alliances and Rainbow Clubs, multicultural days and school policy changes. Show less

Led the planning, ideation, and implementation of multiple youth programs including mentorship, summer camps, and capacity building workshops. The aim of the youth programs was to encourage young people to be actively engaged and connected in shaping a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world.- Identified, coordinated, and developed international learning experiences for youth- Managed, delivered and evaluated project progress to support youth and organizations in reaching… Show more Led the planning, ideation, and implementation of multiple youth programs including mentorship, summer camps, and capacity building workshops. The aim of the youth programs was to encourage young people to be actively engaged and connected in shaping a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world.- Identified, coordinated, and developed international learning experiences for youth- Managed, delivered and evaluated project progress to support youth and organizations in reaching their intended program goals- Preparation of budgets and progress reports to communicate information to relevant staff, stakeholders, and board members- Implementation of activities contributing to project objectives including public outreach, digital engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and partnership management Show less

Coordinated and delivered online educational programming to 7 schools in Indigenous communities in northern Canada in collaboration with school board officials, school staff and content providersCo-developed curriculum-related workshops and educational sessions tailored to the needs and objectives of each individual school, students, and staff

Facilitation of an online course, Sprout, aimed at developing social innovation and social entrepreneurship projects by youth between the ages of 13 and 24. Content of the course includes project management, team recruiting, and financial management. • Facilitation of online course to18 students globally • Provide ongoing and regular feedback to support participants with their entrepreneurship projects• Engage and manage social media pages related to Sprout course• Creation… Show more Facilitation of an online course, Sprout, aimed at developing social innovation and social entrepreneurship projects by youth between the ages of 13 and 24. Content of the course includes project management, team recruiting, and financial management. • Facilitation of online course to18 students globally • Provide ongoing and regular feedback to support participants with their entrepreneurship projects• Engage and manage social media pages related to Sprout course• Creation of social media campaign to support AYV Media Making Stories of Change Contest Show less

Coordinated with logistical and pedagogical specialists to organize workshops for parents of pre-primary and primary grade students in 6 schools. Aided parents in founding Parent Councils and Peer Mentorship programs to support the school community. - Coordinated and delivered workshops for parents of pre-primary and primary grade students in 6 schools in RAAS, Nicaragua. - Assisted in establishing parent councils and peer mentorship programs to support the school community.… Show more Coordinated with logistical and pedagogical specialists to organize workshops for parents of pre-primary and primary grade students in 6 schools. Aided parents in founding Parent Councils and Peer Mentorship programs to support the school community. - Coordinated and delivered workshops for parents of pre-primary and primary grade students in 6 schools in RAAS, Nicaragua. - Assisted in establishing parent councils and peer mentorship programs to support the school community. - Developed and facilitated workshops on relevant subjects, with 20 to 40 youth and adult participants - Co-created programs to support parents in collaborating with teachers and students in the school community- Coordinated public outreach activities to build awareness for Pueblito projects and national activities Show less