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Ottawa, On, Ca

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Conducting research on privacy, AI, and human rights in a legal clinic environment

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Research and present sessions for conferences, events, universities, and organizations in Canada, the US, and EuropeSpeaking topics include: media literacy, internet censorship and privacy, ethical practices in filmmaking, sex worker rights, policy interpretation, etc. Provide comments to media on topics from deepfakes to financial discrimination (quoted in The Globe and Mail, CBC radio and print, The Walrus, Winnipeg Free Press, etc)

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Conducted research in a variety of areas of technology law, including broadcasting, copyright, data localization, and more. Drafted legal memoranda, submissions to consultations, and presentation materials.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Researched and drafted a policy proposal for a digital nomad path to Canadian citizenship. Familiarized myself with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, Citizenship Act, Income Tax Act, and Canadian labour policies.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Conducting research on provincial and federal privacy legislation

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Drafting policy recommendations to law schools and law societies to improve access to justice.

Published news summaries and original research on the implications of facial recognition technology in labour and the workplace. Coordinated the coalition's steering committee and general membership meetings and communications. Drafted and collected support for an open letter on Bill C-27.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Research and drafting memoranda and submissions on digital compliance, platform governance, broadcast standards.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Researched and drafted memoranda on age verification technologies, including global comparative analysis.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Founded, owned, and managed a small video production companyProduced and directed a six-episode series for Bell’s Fibe TV service, titled “Boys’ Club”Provided mentorship and experience for women and 2SLGBTTQI* people entering the film industryCreated documentaries and retrospectives for clientsInterviewed and became acquainted with former Premiers, politicians, judges, and new leadersNegotiated contracts, distribution agreements, and creative briefs on all projects

Founded, owned, and managed two media production and distribution companiesComplied with television broadcasting requirements for distribution in Canada, the US, and EuropeManaged a team of up to 40 performers, designers, developers, photographers, and videographersCentered work on reducing shame and stigma, increasing representation for people of colour, 2SLGBTTQI* folks, queer storytelling, and challenging stereotypesDeveloped pay-what-you-can payment system, integrated cryptocurrencies in pay options Complied with, and publicly critiqued, discriminatory internet-based payment platform policiesScreened films at festivals worldwide, won two awards, owing to the films’ commitment to diversity

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Provided patient, flexible, and compassionate service in a high-stress environment in English and French.Continually learned new skills and remained up-to-date on aviation law to ensure compliance and safety.Participated in the drive to unionize the flight attendant group.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law, Technology, And Society

Activities and Societies: Law and Technology Student Society: Vice President - Events

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology, Philosophy