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Canada

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Model Community is a multi-sector, community-led learning collaborative seeking to collectively understand root causes and pilot systems, technology, and policy innovations to transform our systems of care to address racial and health disparities. - Research and Knowledge Management - Developed comprehensive synthesis with SWOT analysis resulting in strategic recommendations for next steps. Developed survey instruments & conducted qualitative data analysis to synthesize community problem statements and feedback from partner forums - Grants Development and Management - Contributed to and led the development of grant applications as well as grant disbursement processes. Developed a dashboard to track milestones, deliverables, and reporting across grants and contracts. - Event Planning and Execution - Led the operational and logistical planning of multiple community forums overseeing 20+ volunteers and coordinating with partners and vendors internal and external to United Way - Project Management and Partners Facilitation - Developed project plan templates and charters. Led the onboarding of colleagues onto project management system Asana. Developed overarching dashboard monitoring all project activities

University Of Toronto Scarborough

- Advising on strategic sustainability plan - Sitting on the Working Group for Open & Inclusive Knowledge Infrastructures Design Deliberation (Oct-Nov 2022)- Sitting on Steering Committee for Knowledge 4 Change Tkaronto Hub and planning group for the CBPAR Summer Institute

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Knowledge Equity Lab is: - An inclusive, transdisciplinary, experimental space based at UTSC’s Department of Global Development Studies- A research & practise hub housing collaborative projects that investigate & challenge multiple forms of exclusion within the highly unequal structures of knowledge production & exchange- A community of diverse knowledge makers taking collective action to reimagine, re-envision, and re-make knowledge systems that enable different ways of knowing, living, and being- Visioning and Strategic Planning - Facilitated visioning and strategic planning workshops, in collaboration with the Advisory Board, lab members, and other community partners- Projects and Events Management - Support Lab-wide project management and events coordination including in partnership with faculty, university administration, students, and other partners - Partnership and Community Development - Liaised with a variety of community, university, and other partners to explore collaborations and synergies with various projects of the Lab - Fundraising and Grants Writing - Developed fundraising and donor cultivation strategy, monitored grant pipelines and donor prospects, drafted and submitted successful grant applications - Communications - Chaired communications team, producing the inaugural annual report, communications strategies, events and media promotion, newsletter outreach, and website development- Research Assistance and Communications - Supported various Lab researchers with research assistance and other research management support.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sessional Instructional Assistant for IDSC11 Issues in Global and International Health and IDSD10 Community-based Media Tactics for Development Advocacy and Social Change (Jan-April 2021) Sessional Instructional Assistant for IDSB10 Political Economy of Knowledge Technology and Development (Sept - Dec 2020) and (Sept- Dec 2021) Supported professor and students in curriculum design, digital workshop facilitation, online events coordination, and the design and evaluation of assignments.

- Participated in roundtables and focus groups for young leaders in the non-profit sector concerned about decent work - Co-hosted and facilitated workshops to advance conversation and advocacy in decent work- Conducted research and produced discussion document to engage decent work education and advocacy for young leaders

Toronto

Skills for Change provides learning and training opportunities for immigrants and refugees to access and fully participate in the workplace, and wider community. I coordinate the ​Jane Finch Bridging Education to Employment ​project, a Collective Impact project informed by community based, youth participatory action research to address barriers to equitable education and secure and decent employment for a low-income neighbourhood in Toronto.● Collective Impact and Community Development - ​Attend various community planning and resident engagement tables to support existing initiatives, and cooordinate our Collective's development of a common agenda, shared measurements, and set of aligned interventions to develop Collective Impact strategy● Community-based, Youth Participatory Action Research ​- Train and support youth with lived experiences overcoming barriers to education/employment, to become youth researchers and leaders. Coordinate and support qualitative data collection and analysis; engage in community knowledge mobilisation.● Research & Project Coordinator ​- Conduct literature reviews, support deputation submissions, coordinate data management system, develop and monitor progress plans, engage diversity of full and part time youth team.● Grant/Funding Procurement​- Monitor grant pipelines and submit grant application to secure increased funding for the project

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, commonly known as Elections Canada, is the non-partisan agency responsible for administering Canadian federal elections and referendums. I've had the chance to work many elections as a poll worker, including in the following roles: - Central Poll Supervisor, 2019 Federal Elections - Managing Deputy Returning Officer, 2018 Municipal Elections - Revision Deputy Returning Officer, 2018 Provincial Elections - Deputy Returning Officer, 2015 Federal Elections

IDIA is an Indian-based NGO with the mission to improve access and diversity of the Indian legal ecosystem by empowering underprivileged students to access legal education. I coordinated with the pan-Indian team remotely to support them in communications, fundraising, program development, research, operations, and more.● Communications and Outreach​ - Drafted communications strategy (inclusive of audience segmentation analyses, targeted messaging, and overall recommendations). Designed and drafted quarterly newsletter and annual report. Authored blog posts on technology & disability access in the legal ecosystem● Research​ - Developed draft research proposal, designed methodology, conducted literature review, and identified preliminary findings for the IDIA Research and Policy vertical, investigating the equity implications of the scholarship ecosystem in India. Managed research assistant intern. Conducted interviews for the IDIA Disability Access Program● Operations​ - Shortlisted Donor Management Systems, developed payment processing systems, and improved various database managements systems to increase overall efficiency of NGO● Fundraising & Donor Reporting​ - Prepared grant applications, conducted research on CSR opportunities, prepared scholar progress reports for donor reporting, developed fundraising research and overall strategy

The Centre for Internet and Society is a non-profit organisation which undertakes interdisciplinary research on internet and digital technologies from policy and academic perspectives. I lived in Bangalore, India for one year as part of my Co-op term conducting policy research on intellectual property's implications on access to knowledge and culture within the digital age. Transitioned to a consultant, first remotely as I completed my degree, before moving back to India to complete the project. Policy Research - Co-authored IDRC-funded book chapter research project Pervasive Technologies: A2K in the Marketplace. Using primary data from 60+ expert interviews across industry, government, and independent artists across India, we sought to understand how the mobile phone has impacted business models, licensing practices, and the regulatory (copyright) regime for India’s digital music ecosystem Developed research proposal, formulated methodology, composed interview protocol forms, engaged in qualitative data collection, organized data management system, conducted data analysis, and ensured compliance with research ethics Event-Planning - Assisted in foundational planning for the 2015 Global Congress for the Public Interest which seeks to provide a forum for ~300 academics, practitioners, government, and private sector participants. Drafted concept notes, grant proposals, budgets. Knowledge Management and Research Communications - Spearheaded knowledge management/organisational development exercises to improve internal learning, research communications, and reflect on the impact and outcome of policy and research outputs. Presented intermediary findings at various academic conferences, universities, and seminars

Bengaluru Area, India

University Of Toronto Scarborough

The UTSC International Development Conference is the annual, student-led, two-day conference held at the University of Toronto which attracts ~200 students, academics, faculty members, and development practitioners to critically discuss international development issues.● Conference-Planning. ​Oversaw the overall visioning, planning, execution, and evaluation of the conference with a team of 11 core executive members and 13 associates. Co-led Programming​ team responsible for content research, development, outreach, and securing of speakers.● Led the ​Finance & Sponsorship​ team, and L​ogistics​ teams. The former identified potential funders, prepared grant proposals, and oversaw financial management of the entire conference. The latter worked with internal university partners and administration to ensure proper protocol for set-up, catering, scheduling, and overall back-end execution; in addition to gathering feedback and evaluation.● Open Conference Initiatives.​ IDC2016, spearheaded new initiatives including a community-oriented consultation for program development, introduction of delegate-programmed Open Space, as well as Student Research presentations● Sponsorship and Financial Management. ​As Director of Finance (2012-13), managed the entire conference budget and expenses secured from over 10 different funding partners through the development of a sponsorship package, engagement with external partnerships, and detailed processing of expenses and reimbursements.

Scarborough

Led the development of 5 new teams and committees consisting of ~50 residence volunteers, providing guidance and support in purpose-driven event programming, ensuring all events were holistic and included elements of personal and community development.Developed and maintained partnerships between campus partners and the Student Housing and Residence Life department for collaborative programming with the University of Toronto. Planned and executed monthly large scale residence events averaging 150 students in attendance, in addition to a total of 24 events throughout the academic session.

Student Housing And Residence Life, University Of Toronto Scarborough

Provided direct support for a community of over 30 residence students to ensure an overall positive living experience on the residence campus as a para-professional student-staff. Duties included peer counseling and professional referrals, crisis management, event programming, rules and regulations enforcement, administrative duties, and team building.

University Of Toronto Department Of Student Life

Collaborated closely with campus Aboriginal Elder and other community partners to plan and execute events focused on indigenous outreach and education. Networked and connected with students who identify with an indigenous identity; researched and provided referrals to relevant resources/opportunities targeted for native students. Facilitated and supported the creation of the Indigenous Students Association at UTSC Engaged in marketing and promotions for events via posters, bulletin board, website, social media, email, and in-person Developed and maintained a comprehensive listserv of students and professors interested in receiving updates regarding relevant news and eventsAssisted in planning and execution of the Indigenous Experiential Journey -- an opportunity for UofT students to connect with an Indigenous community on traditional teaching land to provide direct, meaningful opportunities for cultural exchange and dialogue with First Nations people.

Honours Bachelor Of Arts (Co-Op & Thesis Stream), Specialist In International Development Studies; Double-Minor In Political Science And Economics

Activities and Societies: Vice President, Oxfam Canada; Acapella Singer, Vocomotive; Volunteer Coordinator, International Development.

Mentor Training Program - Community-Based Research

The Knowledge for Change (K4C) Global Consortium for Training in Community Based Research is an initiative of the UNESCO Chair.

Project Management For Research

Project Management for Research, a course contextualising PMBOK methods for highly uncertain research project outcomes. Learned.

French

Activities and Societies: Performance Choir Attended the Explore French Language Bursary Program

Ontario Scholars Secondary School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Co-founder/Co-President of Random Acts of Kindness Committee; Founder/President of Law & Mock Trial Club.

International Human Rights

Grateful for the Marjorie E. Simmonds bursary which allowed me to to attend the Summer 2016 Summer Abroad program at Oxford University..