Meryl Borato, Phd Email & Phone Number

Leadership and Strategic Planning-Develops and oversees ONCAT's knowledge mobilization strategy, which supports the organization's 2023-2026 strategic plan.-Supervises ONCAT's Knowledge Mobilization and Communications Intern -Supports ONCAT's funded researchers to create knowledge translation/mobilization plans, including identifying project partners.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Planning and Consultation-Leads development and implementation of ONCAT’s knowledge mobilization strategy. -Collaborates with funded researchers and project leads to maximize the impact of their work.-Monitors and evaluates the knowledge mobilization plan and all related activities. Research Editing, Knowledge Translation, and Writing -Coordinates.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Making the Shift: Youth Homelessness Social Innovation Lab
• Ensured a consistent voice, produced, and disseminated exceptional knowledge mobilization materials as team editor
• Edited monthly newsletter for community partners and supported the writing and editing of a quarterly newsletter for research partners
• Researched, edited, and wrote in-depth profiles of community partners
• Reviewed, edited, and wrote program materials and tools in consultation with the research, policy, and practice teams (e.g., program guides, workbooks, reports)
• Stayed abreast of innovative mobilization formats and trends

Toronto, Canada Area

• Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, Faculty of Education
• Wrote, managed, and provided editorial expertise on articles, reports, resources, and knowledge mobilization products for the Making the Shift Youth Homelessness Social Innovation Lab
• Worked with the research and evaluation team to identify communications content for various audiences, including government officials, community leaders, executive directors, program managers, and service providers
• Presented to partners and stakeholders on resources and knowledge mobilization content and convene opportunities for stakeholder input and feedbackKey Accomplishments
• Researched, wrote, and edited the following publications for the Making the Shift Lab: The Family and Natural Supports Framework (2020), Youth Reconnect Program Overview (2020), Transforming Our Response to Youth.
• Recognized by peers and managers for my leadership on the team, my ability to remain calm and provide direction during moments of high pressure and the mentorship that I have provided to others’ writing and.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Department of English, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
• Designed course syllabus, assessments, activities, lectures, and writing evaluations for Caribbean Literature (upper-level seminar course)
• Supported students in reading, writing, and critical thinking development through one-on-one mentoring, seminar discussions, and written feedback on a variety of different writing assignments
• Fostered critical thinking and explored critical discourses related to the Caribbean and its literary and cultural production: the legacy of plantation society, neo-colonialism, the politics of language, oral culture.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Courses taught: Challenge and Change in Society; Canadian History Since WWI; English; Nineteenth-Century Canadian History; Issues in Canadian Geography
• Designed and developed course outlines and taught courses according to the Ontario Curriculum standards and Ministry guidelines
• Supervised and supported student-led learning through problem-solving activities and assessments, classroom management and student mentorship
• Inspired imaginative and critical reflection through writing activities and workshops
• Nominated for the Governor General’s History Award in Teaching Excellence

• Supported English language learners and other students in developing their critical thinking and writing skills over a sustained period through written feedback and in-person meetings.
• Identified and supported students' strengths in using an academic level of English.
• Built strong relationships with students to develop their commitment and maintenance of academic writing.
• Developed the Reading Express Seminars program, which increased the English Language Development Centre’s exposure.

Toronto, ON, Canada

• Upper Level Undergraduate Course:Children's Literature, 1590-1900, Fall 2015Writing Intensive Undergraduate Courses:Introduction to Literary Study, Summer 2015Intertextualities, Spring 2014 and Fall 2014Introduction to.
• Prepared lectures and questions for 50 minute tutorials following course outline for courses with the outcome of deepening students’ reading comprehension and analytical skills
• Assisted students with research and writing of essays for the courses, including lectures on finding peer-reviewed articles, thesis and editing workshops and stylistic and grammar reviews with improved essay results
• Acted as liaison between professor and students

Toronto, Canada Area

• Copy-edited, indexed and proof-read for academic and commercial book publications
• Researched eleventh grade curriculum for the Toronto Public Schools on the topic of Black Canadian authors and contemporary migrant experiences and created annotated texts
• Prepared research, transcribed and edited anthology of Canadian women’s drama between 1880-1920.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Promoted from intern to associate within 9 months.Launched social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for established community development organization with the result of 10,000 increased attendants at public events. Wrote lead articles for e-newsletters and print publications. Researched and developed search engine optimization practices.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Recruited by Vice President of Advocacy at University Circle Inc. to offer communications support to Cleveland-area non-profits for marketing and strategy firm.Hired to write the nomination of a female business leader for the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame with successful result of her induction. Managed and advised marketing departments on social media.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Contemporary British And American Literature

Activities and Societies: Pivot Graduate Student Journal, English Graduate Students Association Colloquium Treasurer, English Graduate.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English Literature

Activities and Societies: Pivot Graduate Student Journal, EGSA Colloquium

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Literature

Activities and Societies: John Carroll Review

Bachelor'S Degree