Shahreen Shehwar Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Working within the Engagement & Knowledge Mobilization (EKM) division on a variety of projects and initiatives at the intersection of climate change and public health• Contributing to the drafting of reports, briefing notes, and other knowledge products to support evidence-based decision-making and informed policy development.• Coordinating with industry and government stakeholders to advance key files and programs, namely HealthADAPT - a multi-year capacity building program to… Show more • Working within the Engagement & Knowledge Mobilization (EKM) division on a variety of projects and initiatives at the intersection of climate change and public health• Contributing to the drafting of reports, briefing notes, and other knowledge products to support evidence-based decision-making and informed policy development.• Coordinating with industry and government stakeholders to advance key files and programs, namely HealthADAPT - a multi-year capacity building program to support the health sector in preparing for and responding to the impacts of climate change. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Tutorial Leader for the course ENVS 1010 - Introduction to Environmental Documentaries

• Performed administrative, project, and research-based tasks to support the project team in adhering to provided timelines and deliverables.• Developed project-related outputs, such as proposals and reports, through synthesising data and literature sources, as well as engaging with project stakeholders.• Supported in the writing of several comprehensive reports for a variety of government and non-government clients, including co-authoring a comprehensive report reviewing current and… Show more • Performed administrative, project, and research-based tasks to support the project team in adhering to provided timelines and deliverables.• Developed project-related outputs, such as proposals and reports, through synthesising data and literature sources, as well as engaging with project stakeholders.• Supported in the writing of several comprehensive reports for a variety of government and non-government clients, including co-authoring a comprehensive report reviewing current and previous versions of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement for the International Joint Commission’s Great Lakes Water Quality Board. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Worked on projects in Probe’s 4 sectors – circular economy, energy, transportation, and water.• Wrote a number of public engagement pieces, as part of Energy Exchange, the energy literacy arm of Pollution Probe.• Notably co-authored a comprehensive report on examining the roles, responsibilities and actions being taken by Canada’s provinces and territories on issues related to floods, droughts and pollution prevention for a government client.

Kingston, On

• Prepared effective and engaging tutorial sessions for two classes of 25 first-year students for the DEVS 100: Canada and the Third World course.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Collaborated with South African nonprofit Labor Research Service (LRS) on a project focused on vulnerable workers.• Conducted focus groups with vulnerable populations, including low-income women and workers, to obtain insights into community needs.• Interviewed labor union representatives and transcribed and coded primary data on community programs targeting worker protections and gender-based violence.• Analyzed cultural, educational, social, and demographic data to inform local… Show more • Collaborated with South African nonprofit Labor Research Service (LRS) on a project focused on vulnerable workers.• Conducted focus groups with vulnerable populations, including low-income women and workers, to obtain insights into community needs.• Interviewed labor union representatives and transcribed and coded primary data on community programs targeting worker protections and gender-based violence.• Analyzed cultural, educational, social, and demographic data to inform local program development.• Delivered comprehensive written and oral reports on community programs to guide future initiatives. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Faculty Of Environmental And Urban Change

Activities and Societies: Graduate Affiliate at the CITY Institute at York My research broadly focuses on Indigenous peoples’ urban lives.

Master'S Degree, International/Global Studies, Gpa 4.0

• Key courses: Political Economy of Development, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding, and Cultural Politics of Development • Awards.

Bsc, International/Global Studies, Gpa 3.3

Activities and Societies: Model UN • Key courses: Private Enterprise and Development, Applied Statistical Analysis, and International.