Experience

MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates)

• Canada
• International Trade and Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Coordinator, Global Program Operations

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  • Support Global Program Operations and regional staff on processes and tools required for efficient program and project management • Assist and coordinate preparation of quarterly reports and departmental annual planning • Maintain database of project information and contract repository • Provide formatting support for presentations and reports • Support the roll out and adoption of program management tools across Global Programs • Support Global Program Operations and regional staff on processes and tools required for efficient program and project management • Assist and coordinate preparation of quarterly reports and departmental annual planning • Maintain database of project information and contract repository • Provide formatting support for presentations and reports • Support the roll out and adoption of program management tools across Global Programs



Mennonite Central Committee

• United States
• Philanthropy
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Community Engagement Coordinator

  • Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Coordinated connections with universities/colleges, schools, community organizations and youth groups • Collaborated with Development and Program teams in the creation, planning and execution of all community engagement events • Supported the provincial Communications and Donor Relations team in building and stewarding meaningful donor and constituent relationships • Coordinated youth and young adult programs to engage peace and justice issues, grant writing, recruiting participants through MCC networks • Designed community engagement collateral alongside Marketing and Communications Show less



Abbey Retreat Centre

• Canada
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Event Fundraising Coordinator

  • May 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Managed the Abbey Retreat Centre’s annual summer fundraising campaign • Collaborated with volunteer fundraising team to plan and execute campaign and related events • Created and distributed sponsorship recognition materials • Supported marketing and communications strategies to increase campaign visibility • Assisted in developing strategies for donor and constituent engagement • Managed the Abbey Retreat Centre’s annual summer fundraising campaign • Collaborated with volunteer fundraising team to plan and execute campaign and related events • Created and distributed sponsorship recognition materials • Supported marketing and communications strategies to increase campaign visibility • Assisted in developing strategies for donor and constituent engagement



MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates)

• Canada
• International Trade and Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Market Systems Intern

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Coordinated initiatives and staff participation for the United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit to increase organizational visibility at event • Developed a report for the UN Food Systems Secretariat regarding food security for smallholder farmers in Central America based on feedback from MEDA’s partners and stakeholders • Collaborated with senior staff to initiate a departmental communications plan in alignment with MEDA’s new strategic plan to strengthen cross-cutting priorities and agendas • Created multiple resources to support department objectives and advance MEDA’s strategic plan: Project mapping, Market Systems staff learning agenda, Market Systems E-course Show less



Huron University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Communications Assistant

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Conducted interviews and wrote informative articles for Huron’s research department showcasing student and faculty research initiatives and accomplishments• Directed student focus groups and program evaluation sessions to understand motivations behind participation in student research and to increase engagement• Developed a comprehensive resource platform for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in research for Huron students and staff to strengthen internal research practices• Conducted various policy research to advance ethical and proper research practices: Conflict of interest, Intellectual Property, Research ethics Show less

• Research Assistant, Centre for Global Studies

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Conducted extensive primary research (collecting relevant academic sources and a comprehensive literature review) regarding socio-political and ecological impacts of economic migration in Northern Canada• This research provided necessary background information needed for the researchers to carry out their field research ethically and effectively

• Campus Tour Guide and School Ambassador

  • Sep 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Welcomed and introduced prospective students and parents to Huron’s campus, academic and residence programs• Performed a variety of clerical duties in the Admissions & Recruitment Office



Lead To Include

• Waterloo, Ontario

• Research Assistant

  • May 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Launched social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn) that initiated social engagement and grew professional networks • Created and designed the organization’s website to serve as an educational and engaging resource for professionals and others interested in Inclusive Education research • Worked alongside education professionals in developing interactive resources for teachers and principals • Launched social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn) that initiated social engagement and grew professional networks • Created and designed the organization’s website to serve as an educational and engaging resource for professionals and others interested in Inclusive Education research • Worked alongside education professionals in developing interactive resources for teachers and principals



MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates)

• Canada
• International Trade and Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Marketing and Communications Coordinator

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Assisted with writing, editing, photography and research to improve the relevance and quality of marketing and communications materials • Successfully managed the company’s Instagram platform to showcase projects and significantly increase constituent engagement • Improved the efficiency and quality of MEDA’s online photo repository to ensure the accessibility of high-quality marketing materials • Assisted with writing, editing, photography and research to improve the relevance and quality of marketing and communications materials • Successfully managed the company’s Instagram platform to showcase projects and significantly increase constituent engagement • Improved the efficiency and quality of MEDA’s online photo repository to ensure the accessibility of high-quality marketing materials