Kate O'Connor
Fair Earth Living Project Advisor at OneEarth Living- Claim this Profile
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French Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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National AP Scholar
The College BoardJul, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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OneEarth Living
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fair Earth Living Project Advisor
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Sep 2022 - Present
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MakeWay
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Canada
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Partner Liaison
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
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BC Green Constituency Office
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Sidney, BC
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Constituency Advocate
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Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
Advocated and communicated with BC government ministries. Provided ongoing policy advice to MLA Olsen while liaising with the BC Green Legislative Caucus. Oversaw the work of 2 interns. Met daily with constituents on issues related to healthcare, Indigenous rights, affordable housing, transit, logging, hunting, agriculture, and childcare. Represented MLA Olsen at public events and private meetings regarding housing affordability, Covid-19 restrictions, and Covid-19 vaccinations. Advocated and communicated with BC government ministries. Provided ongoing policy advice to MLA Olsen while liaising with the BC Green Legislative Caucus. Oversaw the work of 2 interns. Met daily with constituents on issues related to healthcare, Indigenous rights, affordable housing, transit, logging, hunting, agriculture, and childcare. Represented MLA Olsen at public events and private meetings regarding housing affordability, Covid-19 restrictions, and Covid-19 vaccinations.
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BC Greens
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Canada
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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MLA Candidate for Saanich South in the BC Provincial Election
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Sep 2020 - Oct 2020
Youngest MLA candidate in BC provincial history. Won 20.1% of the vote running against a popular incumbent cabinet minister. Participated in 3 formal policy debates on Covid-19, economic development, and climate change. Gave over 15 media interviews and spoke at 3 BC Green press conferences. Developed a platform centered on urgent climate action, Indigenous led conservation, andintergenerational leadership.
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'Get out the Vote' Coordinator for Sonia Furstenau's campaign for BC Green Party Leader
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Aug 2020 - Sep 2020
Recruited, managed, and trained over 20 volunteers. Developed 'get out the vote' strategy with other members of the campaign team. Led call data analysis and call targeting.
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Education
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McGill University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Honors Political Science with a double minor in Indigenous Studies and Islamic Studies