Developed pilot geopolitical analysis product for Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM):o Worked with ADM’s office and Director General to determine audience needs.o Conducted research and wrote for the product, and coordinated work with Cadieux- Léger Fellow.o Consulted with geographical/subject matter experts on content.Organized ministerial town hall with youth:o Determined technical and support needs for use of online audience interaction tool (Slido).o Mobilized human resources.o Communicated with venue manager about costs and facility-related details.o Liaised with ministerial staff.o Attended event to provide support and ensure event unfolded as planned.Prepared speaking points and recommendations, including event briefings, for ministers and parliamentarysecretaries.

-Wrote customized research funding proposals, including evaluation plans, budgets, and research descriptions for technical and lay audiences. (Accomplishment: Prepared successful multidisciplinary funding application for Clinical Research Capacity Building Award worth $120,000).-Prepared research ethics board applications and managed renewals and project closures.-Performed project management duties for Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons Evidence-Based Resource (CAPS-EBR), a pilot initiative preparing systematic reviews of research questions for pediatric surgeons.-Refined review methodology for CAPS-EBR and prepared and delivered presentations to promote initiative and foster collaboration. -Trained and oversaw work of summer students and CAPS-EBR review authors.-Prepared case report forms in REDCap.

-Performed key communications role for development and maintenance of website for 2009 Acacia Research and Learning Forum (ARLF) in Dakar, Senegal-Compiled project profiles and updated IDRC website. -Prepared project completion report, including conducting interview with program officer. -Liaised with travel and accommodation planners and organized details of requirements for meetings held at ICTD2009 in Doha, Qatar. -Worked closely with external evaluator to conduct participatory, outcome-based evaluation of 13 networks conducting research on technological applications in a variety of disciplinary areas. -Edited outcome reports and helped prepare report of findings. -Wrote report on evaluation process and delivered formal presentation of findings to colleagues and supervisors.

-Analyzed issues relating to Senate committee studies on legislation and special topics as diverse as transportation and national security and defence. -Consulted with a diverse range of stakeholders about a variety of bills. -Reviewed and summarized briefing materials for the senator. -Conducted supplementary research on topics under examination and developed questions to be asked of committee witnesses. -Responsible for communications strategies, which included conducting research on various policy issues and writing speeches, letters, and newsletter articles intended for diverse audiences. -Performed office management functions, including preparing travel claims and monitoring expenditures.-Oversaw work of other staff, including administrative and research assistants.