Olivia Nyhof (Matthews) Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, On, Ca

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Canada Area

Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence

Toronto, Canada Area

Helsinki Area, Finland

Accra, Ghana

• Provided operational monitoring and evaluation support to economic and social reintegration programs• Designed a country-wide survey to collect data regarding perceptions and triggers of irregular migration using social media, SMS and on-the-ground collection approaches• Trained 50+ senior government officials as part of the “Vulnerable Migrants & Counter-Trafficking in West Africa Protection Workshop”• Participated in 3 field missions with outreach provided to 3000+ rural senior… Show more • Provided operational monitoring and evaluation support to economic and social reintegration programs• Designed a country-wide survey to collect data regarding perceptions and triggers of irregular migration using social media, SMS and on-the-ground collection approaches• Trained 50+ senior government officials as part of the “Vulnerable Migrants & Counter-Trafficking in West Africa Protection Workshop”• Participated in 3 field missions with outreach provided to 3000+ rural senior high school students• Planned high-level fundraising and awareness-raising campaigns and events in conjunction with the UNHCR• Wrote and edited all information and marketing materials including press briefs and donor reports• Visualized program work with vulnerable migrants and victims of trafficking through photo storytelling• Collaborated with the UN Communications Group to ensure consistency in messaging across UN agencies• Created and implemented innovative campaigns to discourage irregular youth migration from rural Ghana• Appointed to the IOM Gender Advisory Team to provide support creating professional development materials regarding gender-based analysis, violence against women, sexual orientation, gender fluidity and the barriers women may face when accessing IOM services. Show less

Waterloo, On

• Co-authored the policy brief, Innovative Financing Mechanisms for the “Age of Refugees”: Opportunities for Canadian Leadership and subsequently presented to Global Affairs Canada senior-level bureaucrats• Winner of the 2017 Global Affairs Canada Policy Ideas Challenge• Researched and analyzed various international financing mechanisms including; concessional financing facilities, micro-levies and comprehensive risk management systems and included a Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+)… Show more • Co-authored the policy brief, Innovative Financing Mechanisms for the “Age of Refugees”: Opportunities for Canadian Leadership and subsequently presented to Global Affairs Canada senior-level bureaucrats• Winner of the 2017 Global Affairs Canada Policy Ideas Challenge• Researched and analyzed various international financing mechanisms including; concessional financing facilities, micro-levies and comprehensive risk management systems and included a Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) lens for each mechanism• Partnered with the World Refugee Council to have research headlined at their 2017 Amman, Jordan Leadership Conference and again at their 2018 Washington, D.C Policy Conference Show less

Waterloo, Ontario

• Managed and authorized all major transactions of an operating budget of $9.5M (CAD)• Advocated on behalf of 17k stakeholders by negotiating with government officials, university administration and the private sector regarding; student tuition and debt, extracurricular and professional development opportunities, campus safety, mental health, diversity & equity, and accessible educational resources• Supervised 10 directly reporting staff members using a results-based management approach… Show more • Managed and authorized all major transactions of an operating budget of $9.5M (CAD)• Advocated on behalf of 17k stakeholders by negotiating with government officials, university administration and the private sector regarding; student tuition and debt, extracurricular and professional development opportunities, campus safety, mental health, diversity & equity, and accessible educational resources• Supervised 10 directly reporting staff members using a results-based management approach led by key performance indicators• Championed the lobbying of the provincial government concerning Bill 132 - Ontario’s Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan (proposed recommendations were successfully implemented)• Communicated as the designated spokesperson for the organization for public events and media requests• Represented the student body in the drafting of WLU’s first Sexual and Gendered-Based Violence Policy• Prepared and presented monthly Executive Monitoring Reports to the organization’s Board of Directors• Created an innovative organizational Communications & Feedback Policy to increase stakeholder satisfaction• Elected by the undergraduate student body with the organization’s highest historical vote margin; 74% Show less

Waterloo, Ontario

• Researched and synthesized data concerning current global issues of security and justice to highlight within ACUNS special issues series• Facilitated the logistics and event planning of the 2015 ACUNS AGM including venue preparation, budgeting, scheduling and correspondence with special guests and participants• Implemented solutions-oriented thinking while providing on-site support in Den Hague, NL• Transcribed podcasts and managed multimedia material using Wordpress

Waterloo, Ontario

Waterloo, Ontario

Waterloo, Ontario

Waterloo, On

• Developed and coordinated webpage content from various departments for the newly launched student website using CMS (Cascade Server)• Drafted and edited policy drafts for the Director of Strategic Academic Initiatives• Consolidated and showcased data and metrics using Powerpoint, Excel and PollEverywhere• Created a new online directory of all signed agreements and subsequently established a new filing system• Enabled and supported my supervisor and colleagues in their day to… Show more • Developed and coordinated webpage content from various departments for the newly launched student website using CMS (Cascade Server)• Drafted and edited policy drafts for the Director of Strategic Academic Initiatives• Consolidated and showcased data and metrics using Powerpoint, Excel and PollEverywhere• Created a new online directory of all signed agreements and subsequently established a new filing system• Enabled and supported my supervisor and colleagues in their day to day work by taking on an assortment of projects and tasks including coordinating the financial expense requisitions of the reporting departments and faculties Show less

Statesboro, Georgia, Usa

Ottawa, Quebec City & Montreal

Master’S Degree, International Public Policy

Specializations: Global Governance, Human Security, SGBV, Refugee Responsibility-Sharing Awards & Achievements: •Recipient, CIGI Graduate.

Bachelor'S Degree, Honours Political Science And Global Studies, Research Specialization Option

Highlighted Classes & Experiences: •Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program: Walls to Bridges •Political Science Research Specialization.

International Studies, Residence Life Exchange Program

Activities & Societies: Model UN Club, International Student Society, Residence Management.