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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Facilitates meetings with employees and diverse working groups including senior management and executives to identify strengths, weaknesses and potential problems.Performs needs and cultural evaluations to strengthen workplace practices at all organizational levels.Develops strategic plans to engage internal and external stakeholders. Analyzes policy and practices, and propose changes that align with strategic plans and enhance proficiency.Develops and delivers… Show more Facilitates meetings with employees and diverse working groups including senior management and executives to identify strengths, weaknesses and potential problems.Performs needs and cultural evaluations to strengthen workplace practices at all organizational levels.Develops strategic plans to engage internal and external stakeholders. Analyzes policy and practices, and propose changes that align with strategic plans and enhance proficiency.Develops and delivers customized training programs to meet desired outcomes of organizations; such as Mindful Leadership, Collective Care: addressing workplace burnout and Meeting Facilitation 101.Creates communication plans and community engagement strategies that align with organization values and principles.Creates and presents reports highlighting proposed changes to organization regarding performance, best practices and efficiency enhancement. Show less

North Bay (Remote)

- Facilitates all meetings of the Nipissing University Student Union Board of Directors, including Annual General Meetings- Utilizes Robert's Rules of Order to govern meetings of the board

Thunder Bay And Orillia

- Chaired all meeting of the Lakehead University Student Union Board of Director's Meetings, including Annual General Meetings.- Facilitated Governance Committee Meetings, responsible for the development, maintenance, and review of the Governing Documents and for assisting in its interpretation.- Facilitated meetings of the Internal Relations Committee, which is responsible forhandling complaints, investigating internal matters of the Corporation, and serving as anarbiter in… Show more - Chaired all meeting of the Lakehead University Student Union Board of Director's Meetings, including Annual General Meetings.- Facilitated Governance Committee Meetings, responsible for the development, maintenance, and review of the Governing Documents and for assisting in its interpretation.- Facilitated meetings of the Internal Relations Committee, which is responsible forhandling complaints, investigating internal matters of the Corporation, and serving as anarbiter in certain matters of the Corporation.- Worked with Executive Committees to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively andefficiently complete projects and foster healthier workplace cultures. Show less

Facilitated and moderated discussions on the topic of Anti-Racism and Discrimination for a public sector client with over 600 staff. Provided consultative and facilitative services in the design, implementation and analysis of employee feedback sessions to review an equity, inclusion and diversity framework for the client.Collecting data on project effectiveness through surveys and consultation sessions and creating both informal and formal reports for client.

Ontario, Canada

Provided guidance for executive committees and teams across the province, including trainings, team and capacity building, and strategic planning, all with the goal of establishing more equitable workplaces and communities.Planned, organized and facilitated accessible meetings, training sessions and large-scale conferences with over 100 attendees.Supported strategic planning of both digital and print communications and government relations strategies.Anticipated needs of… Show more Provided guidance for executive committees and teams across the province, including trainings, team and capacity building, and strategic planning, all with the goal of establishing more equitable workplaces and communities.Planned, organized and facilitated accessible meetings, training sessions and large-scale conferences with over 100 attendees.Supported strategic planning of both digital and print communications and government relations strategies.Anticipated needs of organization both internally and externally and communicated to management and team leads.Created and implemented campaigns and workshops, including Consent is Mandatory, Anti-Oppression Trainings, and United for Equity, at post-secondary institutions across Ontario. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Elected representative of 350,000 university and college students across the province of Ontario, serving on a national board to represent the interests of Ontario students.A primary organizer for Northern Ontario, responding to crisis, assisting member locals with governance, logistical planning and creating meaningful relationships. Facilitated workshops to students and staff on a variety of topics such as anti-oppression trainings, mental health and outreach 101. … Show more Elected representative of 350,000 university and college students across the province of Ontario, serving on a national board to represent the interests of Ontario students.A primary organizer for Northern Ontario, responding to crisis, assisting member locals with governance, logistical planning and creating meaningful relationships. Facilitated workshops to students and staff on a variety of topics such as anti-oppression trainings, mental health and outreach 101. Provided leadership vision, direction, development and maintenance of multiplecomplex campaigns and services.Chaired/facilitated large scale meetings at both the provincial and national level.Managed Ontario office staff. Show less

Oversaw and presented the organizations budget quarterly to the Ontario Executive Committee and biannually to delegates of General Meetings.Ensured the Federations budget was a reflection of the politics of the organization.Facilitator of the Budget Committee at general meetings, ensuring a thorough presentation of the organizations budget and answering any questions before seeking the approval of the recommendation to adopt the budget and the organizations… Show more Oversaw and presented the organizations budget quarterly to the Ontario Executive Committee and biannually to delegates of General Meetings.Ensured the Federations budget was a reflection of the politics of the organization.Facilitator of the Budget Committee at general meetings, ensuring a thorough presentation of the organizations budget and answering any questions before seeking the approval of the recommendation to adopt the budget and the organizations auditors.Provided an Executive Committee report at General Meetings. Show less

Orillia, Ontario, Canada

Acted as the sole spokesperson for the organization, on the Orillia campus, to students,administration, media and community; including campus and community committees.Developed, organized and maintained active volunteer coalitions.Provided support for students in crisis.Organized and promoted large and small-scale events and campaigns for students, including a National Day of Action. Created and facilitated brand new awareness and educational campaigns, with… Show more Acted as the sole spokesperson for the organization, on the Orillia campus, to students,administration, media and community; including campus and community committees.Developed, organized and maintained active volunteer coalitions.Provided support for students in crisis.Organized and promoted large and small-scale events and campaigns for students, including a National Day of Action. Created and facilitated brand new awareness and educational campaigns, with goals and an equity lens. Brand new campaigns included weeks such as Consent Culture Week and Mental Health Awareness Week (MHOW).Facilitated committee and staff meetings within the organization. Supported, supervised and managed full-time and part-time staff and directors. Show less

Orillia, Ontario, Canada

Worked with a collective of women to create the first ever international Media Activism Research GroupHelped organize and participated in a collective and international conference on MARC, a feminist collective that collaboratively researches with grassroots media activists to co-produce research and media toward transformative social change.

Orillia, Ontario, Canada

Part of the team that created and launched the Lakehead University Orillia Campus children's camp program for campers aged 6 - 13 years of age. The camp provided campers a peek into university life, offering four unique programs ranging from science to the arts. As a result of the success of the camp, within just 2 years we expanded our programming to offer 5 different programs and extended the age range of campers.As a part of the team establishing the camp, I garnished a great deal of… Show more Part of the team that created and launched the Lakehead University Orillia Campus children's camp program for campers aged 6 - 13 years of age. The camp provided campers a peek into university life, offering four unique programs ranging from science to the arts. As a result of the success of the camp, within just 2 years we expanded our programming to offer 5 different programs and extended the age range of campers.As a part of the team establishing the camp, I garnished a great deal of experience in programming and planning, as well as marketing and promotion. As the Coordinator I was the supervisor of the camp counsellors and provided ongoing training and support - including working with high-needs campers. Show less

Orillia, Ontario, Canada

Coordinated and facilitated athletic and recreation activities for the campus.Managed promotion and outreach of all athletic programming.Created and implemented new and inclusive athletic and recreation programming.

2022 Leading Social Justice Fellowship

The Leading Social Justice Fellowship is a cross-sectoral leadership development program for individuals engaged in social justice.

Honours Bachelor Of Arts And Science, Education, Media Studies, English, Psychology, Dean'S List

Activities and Societies: - Women's Varsity Soccer Team - Lakehead University Student Alumni Association - Orientation Steering Committee