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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Led jurisdictional research on projects and supported policy research, analysis, and the development of final reports for clients in various sectors including municipal government projects, children's services, and regulatory bodies. -Supported program development and evaluation projects using logic models, phased implementation, and human-centered design principles.

- Spearheaded inaugural development of company-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion program and strategy in collaboration with executive leadership. Included policy development based on relevant research from sources such as academic journals, industry best-practices, and conferences and implemented into all aspects of operation including recruitment and selection- Collaborated with legal team and HR specialists to draft comprehensive HR policy in response to new provincial legislation surrounding ‘Right-to-Disconnect’ for hybrid work environments

- Led customer onboarding and education for a brand-new product line- Developed new training resources, streamlined processes resulting in faster onboarding and lower time to first value- Managed multiple accounts in different stages of onboarding on a highly technical product

worked alongside field experts to write and publish a peer-reviewed article on gender in artisanal and small-scale gold mining and the consequences of these findings for policymakers and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Lilongwe, Malawi

Leading role in a gender mainstreaming project including conducting focus groups, creating an implementation plan, facilitating and organizing meetings with stakeholders and managing communications

Masters, Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Capstone project topic: Gov2Go- Taking government services on the road

Bgins Specialized In Global Politics (Honours), International/Global Studies, A

Activities and Societies: Dean's Honour list (2015/16, 2016/17, 2019/2020), I-CUREUS Recipient, graduated with High Distinction

Fellowship Program

Venture for Canada is a national charity that develops entrepreneurial leadership skills in young Canadians through experiential learning