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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

International Affairs Bureau

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Together for Learning is a ministerial campaign aiming to promote inclusive and quality education for refugee and forcibly displaced children and youth around the world
• Supported planning and participation in international events
• Provided updated resources, briefing notes and tools to management and Canadian missions globally
• Liaised with implementing partners and civil society to identify areas of collaboration
• Developed and ensured implementation of the campaign's communication strategy

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Vulgarized and used plain language to explain complex legal concepts and processes to clients with a diversity cultural backgrounds
• Analyzed client information, procedures, directives, laws and regulations to advance casework
• Liaised with internal IRCC and external stakeholders to ensure flow of information and knowledge
• Temporary assignment to the Information Centre for Members of Parliament and Senators (ICMPS)

Lima, Peru

• Six-month internship funded by Global Affairs Canada’s International Youth Internship Program (IYIP).
• Assessed and analyzed technology use in state-managed trade schools known as CETPROs (Centros de educación tech-no-productiva) and subsequently, designed and implemented a training program to assist teachers and.

Antwerp, Belgium

• Payoke is a Belgian AGO (autonomous government organization; similar to NGO) that is funded by the Belgian government to provide shelter and aid to recognized victims of human trafficking (THB).
• Payoke also advocates at the national and european level to ensure best pratices on THB are being adopted and implemented
• Maintained trilingual social media platform (website, Facebook etc.), developed and prepared various research projects, attended meetings and prepared minute and briefings for senior Payoke staff.
• Collaborated with the Centre for European and International Policy Action (CEIPA), a partner of Payoke

Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Six-month internship with local non-governmental organization (NGO) which provides research on migration and migration-related trends in South Asia (climate change migration, Rohingya prosecution etc.)
• Internship was funded by the Government of Canada and Rideau Hall, and co-ordinated and overseen by the University of Victoria’s Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives (CAPI).
• Participated in the civil-society organized People’s Global Action (PGA) and the United Nation’s 2016 Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) with an aim to highlight youth in processes of migration and.
• Translated, edited and compiled various policy documents including the publication of “Dreams and Realities: Untold Stories of Migrants” book which was launched in the presence of government ministers, national judges.

Victoria, BC

• Accurately executed the check-in and check-out procedure for guests following strict Starwood brand standards.
• Facilitated communication between all hotel departments and guests whether this be in person, by phone, email or letter.
• Foresaw and responded proactively to guest’s needs and desires by providing informed advice, and local information in a friendly and professional manner.Key skills: intensive multi-tasking, communication, diplomacy.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B)

Activities and Societies: In 2022, through Pro Bono Students Canada, I performed research for the Centre communautaire LGBTQ+ de Montréal.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) With Distinction, Political Science, Gpa 7.4/9

Activities and Societies:• Concentration in European Studies • Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship • CAPI Crossing Borders.

University Transfer Program, Political Science And Government, Gpa 7.8/9

• Political Science Club of Camosun • Camosun Hispanic Conversation Club • Dean's Honour Roll in 2013 and 2014