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Canada

Canada

In this role, I am leading the development and implementation of a consistent and coordinated centralized recruitment program for public agencies across the Government of Alberta.

Canada

Collaborated directly with representatives from public agency boards, departments across government,Ministers' Offices, and the Premiers' office in:• Advise – providing advice and direction throughout the development and implementation of centralizedrecruitment policy and process for public agency boards.• Policy Direction – supporting departments and public agency boards in understanding and aligning togovernment’s policy direction to improve governance, accountability, and… Show more Collaborated directly with representatives from public agency boards, departments across government,Ministers' Offices, and the Premiers' office in:• Advise – providing advice and direction throughout the development and implementation of centralizedrecruitment policy and process for public agency boards.• Policy Direction – supporting departments and public agency boards in understanding and aligning togovernment’s policy direction to improve governance, accountability, and transparency.• Change Management – influencing, developing, and integrating change management approaches intothe program and initiatives to support those impacted, in understanding and embracing centralized recruitment. Show less

Siaya, Kenya

The organization implements professional development and entrepreneurship programs to increase employment and earning opportunities for women and youth in rural Kenya.Under my leadership, we have prepared over 300 young people annually on job readiness skills and connected them with employment opportunities; and supported women to start and expand their businesses for sustained earning opportunities and improved standards of living.

With my Policy Lab team at McGill University, I collaborated with the Old Brewery Mission (OBM) in Montreal to assess health service gaps and provide policy solutions for people experiencing homelessness and alcohol addiction. We explored how OBM could fill the service gap in collaboration with its broader health care providers for people experiencing homelessness with alcohol addiction that required specialized support, in a manner that met the needs of diverse members of this population… Show more With my Policy Lab team at McGill University, I collaborated with the Old Brewery Mission (OBM) in Montreal to assess health service gaps and provide policy solutions for people experiencing homelessness and alcohol addiction. We explored how OBM could fill the service gap in collaboration with its broader health care providers for people experiencing homelessness with alcohol addiction that required specialized support, in a manner that met the needs of diverse members of this population, including equity-seeking groups. Show less

Kenya

Economic and Social Rights Centre (Hakijamii) is a national human rights organization that works with marginalized groups to claim their economic, social and cultural rights and improve their likelihoods.As the Program Lead, I; •Developed and disseminated training materials on the right to health, water and sanitation;•Reviewed and provided recommendations on the national water and sanitation policies and their compliance with the country's obligation to progressively… Show more Economic and Social Rights Centre (Hakijamii) is a national human rights organization that works with marginalized groups to claim their economic, social and cultural rights and improve their likelihoods.As the Program Lead, I; •Developed and disseminated training materials on the right to health, water and sanitation;•Reviewed and provided recommendations on the national water and sanitation policies and their compliance with the country's obligation to progressively realize the right to water and sanitation; and•Formulated innovative advocacy strategies and policy monitoring and implementation on the right to water and health in Kenya. Show less

Kenya

Paradigm Youth Network Organization is a youth-led non-profit that uses technological innovations to build contemporary sexual and reproductive health culture in rural communities in Kenya. It delivers verified and accurate sexual and reproductive health information and quality resources to women in rural Kenya. I therefore:•Spearheaded the development of WeAskLucyBot, a digital Artificial Intelligence chat bot which women could chat with 24 hours a day to discreetly receive sexual and… Show more Paradigm Youth Network Organization is a youth-led non-profit that uses technological innovations to build contemporary sexual and reproductive health culture in rural communities in Kenya. It delivers verified and accurate sexual and reproductive health information and quality resources to women in rural Kenya. I therefore:•Spearheaded the development of WeAskLucyBot, a digital Artificial Intelligence chat bot which women could chat with 24 hours a day to discreetly receive sexual and reproductive health information;•Oversaw the implementation and reach of WeAskLucyBot in rural Kenya; and•Coordinated the implementation of SRH programs in tertiary institutions in rural Kenya. Show less

United States

As a Health Fellow, I:•Managed, designed, and implemented health programs; and developed curriculum and materials on health and wellness topics;•Conducted physical wellness assessments of clients, identified their health needs, and worked with them to achieve their health goals;•Supported the Director of Programs by building new partnerships with community organizations and health centers, and stewarded relationships with existing partners;•Researched, analyzed, and advocated… Show more As a Health Fellow, I:•Managed, designed, and implemented health programs; and developed curriculum and materials on health and wellness topics;•Conducted physical wellness assessments of clients, identified their health needs, and worked with them to achieve their health goals;•Supported the Director of Programs by building new partnerships with community organizations and health centers, and stewarded relationships with existing partners;•Researched, analyzed, and advocated for policies and practices of state funded insurance, private, and public hospitals; and•Collaborated with other team members on providing crisis intervention, problem solving therapy, and leading peer leadership program. Show less

Master Of Public Policy Candidate At Max Bell School Of Public Policy

Master Of Public Health

Bsc. Community Resource Management