Injecting diversity-based, ethnocultural community perspectives in coordination of human-centered design thinking and change lab. Stewards & co-facilitates the design of the lab, on the ground research and data-gathering with community on assumptions, ideas & realities around racism and poverty in Edmonton to ensure the lab is rooted in sound principles. Employs design & systems thinking, service innovation, community building and human services approaches to understand the intersection of… Show more Injecting diversity-based, ethnocultural community perspectives in coordination of human-centered design thinking and change lab. Stewards & co-facilitates the design of the lab, on the ground research and data-gathering with community on assumptions, ideas & realities around racism and poverty in Edmonton to ensure the lab is rooted in sound principles. Employs design & systems thinking, service innovation, community building and human services approaches to understand the intersection of racism and poverty. Coordinates and organizes lab logistics.Co-designer & solutions tester of social innovation prototypes. Show less

Systemic designer for opioids awareness exhibition.

Develops, coordinates, manages & implements city council-directed policy initiatives relating to End Poverty Edmonton and other complex multi-partner projects such as WinterCity Edmonton. Project management, research & analysis, advisory & stakeholder management. Supports & guides social media & other communication initiatives relating to End Poverty Edmonton.

Oversaw multiple fundraising initiatives, including crowdfunding, class reunion & graduate class giving.Responsible for innovative volunteer management, donor cultivation, & solicitation programs.

Designed, prototyped & co-created new leadership development program initiatives for various organizations, including Toronto Arts Council. Skills/capacities/exercises included curriculum development, applicant recruitment, group dynamics and conflict resolution via assorted design facilitation techniques.

Conducting original research on intranet deployments in Canada amongst medium to large companies & organizations.

NovaNAIT is the home of applied research and enterprise development at NAIT. As Enterprise Development Officer, I support and facilitate applied research and the development of commercially relevant products and services for industry. Spearheaded securing the "2012 Outstanding Community Partner of the Year" award from the Canadian Youth Business Foundation. Business plan/deal screening with VA Angels & TEC Edmonton Ventureprize

Communications director and general management for commercial office park complex. Leasing units and suites up to 25,000 square feet. Bookkeeping & financial reconciliation. HR Representative Manager.

Co-Founded the Rotman Design Challenge and volunteered leadership for the Entertainment & Media, Business Design & Marketing Association Clubs. Also awarded Christensen Family Scholarship for the Arts.

• Collected, analyzed and presented “deep dive” user insights for Contextual Reality Initiative; resulted in 2 new smartphone application projects currently in development• Generated business model templates, consumer research and market projections for new applications

Self-employed with own production company • Produced, wrote and directed two documentary films: “Land Unlocked” (APTN 2007), and “Bellydance Man: From Canada to Cairo” (Omni 2009). Also "Raqs Baladi, North of 60" & "Immortal Picture Stories" • Conducted first Canadian interview with President of the Republic of Bolivia, Juan Evo Morales Ayma. Initiated exchange opportunity between Asamblea de Pueblos Guarani & the Yukon River Intertribal Watershed Council through support from the… Show more Self-employed with own production company • Produced, wrote and directed two documentary films: “Land Unlocked” (APTN 2007), and “Bellydance Man: From Canada to Cairo” (Omni 2009). Also "Raqs Baladi, North of 60" & "Immortal Picture Stories" • Conducted first Canadian interview with President of the Republic of Bolivia, Juan Evo Morales Ayma. Initiated exchange opportunity between Asamblea de Pueblos Guarani & the Yukon River Intertribal Watershed Council through support from the Canadian International Development Agency.• Awarded “Omni Prize for Best Ethnocultural Pitch” at Hot Docs Film Festival, 2007• Filmed on location in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, India, Egypt and Bolivia• Procured more than $170,000 in competitive grants, including Banff Mountain Culture Grant, CIDA Mass Media Initiative, Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta, Edmonton Arts Council Show less

• Segment reporter on local South Asian news and current affairs topics

• Reported and produced local, regional, national and international news stories/programs of general interest for territory-wide broadcast. Also created and produced “First Nations First” live current affairs program.