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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I'm in charge of programming art, performances and cultural events for the Vancouver Public Library, the most-visited major urban library per capita in Canada, with 21 branches.My mission in this role is to establish the VPL as a go-to centre for accessible, responsive, and exciting arts and culture programming in Vancouver.To achieve this, I curate.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Toronto Public Library (TPL) is the largest library system in North America.My role at TPL was to plan, curate, and produce cultural events across the 101 branches of the TPL, including their largest cultural venue, the Appel Salon. Specifically, I was in charge of programming a new series, On Civil Society, which explored pressing contemporary issues.

Vancouver, Canada Area

National Observer is an award-winning publication that focuses on news and in-depth reports on under-covered stories in the area of climate, energy, indigenous rights, and politics.As Director of Engagement my goal was to nurture and grow our audience. I did this by creating communications strategies that connected our existing readers to the stories that.

Vancouver, Canada Area

RADIUS’ fellowship program provides mentorship, network development and support to Vancouver’s social entrepreneurs and innovators.

Vancouver, Canada Area

The HiVE is a community hub for social impact. Its mission is to support and amplify the social impact sector by providing the social cohesion, human capital and resources that enable its members and partners to thrive. As a board member, I had the opportunity to advise the HiVE on operations and growth strategy. I was part of the Futures Committee, where.

Vancouver, Canada Area

My role at Hootsuite was to build and manage global brand advocacy programs. In summary:I led the Hootsuite Ambassadors program, with over 1200+ brand advocates spread throughout 60+ countries. My responsibilities included establishing the rules and procedures for managing the program, designing campaigns and initiatives to keep Ambassadors active and.

Vancouver, Canada Area

As the Account Manager for Skyrocket, I had the opportunity to do what I love best: meet and understand people. My mission was to shift the agency towards working with cause-based organizations, public institutions, and advocacy campaigns. A sample of my proudest moments: - Working with Vancouver Foundation to create strategy for "Fostering Change".

Toronto, Canada Area

My role at Free The Children was to create engaging digital content and craft strategies for online campaigns. Specifically, I managed a team of writers and designers to develop content and create the brand identity and voice of a new social platform called We365. Managing We365 involved writing daily challenges and producing monthly campaigns for the app.

Vancouver, Canada Area

In February of 2012, following a city-wide discussion on whether Vancouver is a lonely and disconnected city, I decided to launch an initiative called #bemyamigo. My intention was to address my community’s sociability deficit by encouraging strangers via social media to meet and share conversations in real life. Over the course of 18 months, I organized 26.

Vancouver, Canada Area

McAllister Opinion Research is an opinion research consulting firm. As project manager, my role was to produce opinion research studies for a variety of political/non-profit clients. This included creating and launching surveys, processing and analyzing survey data, interpreting the data, and writing reports on survey findings. Ultimately, the objective.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Worked closely with client Institute B to create a "social value" tool to allow companies to adhere to social and environmental responsibility best-practices. This led to the company deciding to become a certified B Corporation. I helped the client understand what this certification would imply (in terms of modifying their business practices and.

Vancouver

In charge of distribution and outreach campaign for the documentary "65_Red Roses" (www.65redroses.com). This involved creating a database of hundreds of diverse organizations (medical, educational, film) and contacting them to spread the word about the film and help them organize screenings to raise awareness about organ donation and cystic fibrosis. I.

Vancouver

I liaised with filmmakers and production companies and helped them submit films to the festival, as well as answered their inquiries about the event. I also wrote the festival's press releases and newsletters, and wrote letters for grant applications. Lastly, I promoted Projecting Change during screenings at DOXA Documentary Film Festival.

Ma, Political Science - Environmental Policy

Ba, International Relations

Photography Diploma, Visual Arts

High School

Activities and Societies: Student Council, 1998 - 2001