Palwashah Ali
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English Full professional proficiency
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Urdu Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Nicole Landa
Palwashah continually shows utmost professionalism, and keenly takes on new tasks. Her commitment and dedication has been exemplary, as she consistently shows an understanding of alumni's needs, and goes above and beyond to ensure that they feel valued and appreciated. Palwashah's excellent communication skills, combined with her ability to build strong relationships, have been nothing short of impressive. I am particularly impressed by her attention to detail and her willingness to have challenging conversations. Her positive attitude and eagerness to learn have made her an invaluable asset!
Kelley Baldwin
Palwashah is an exceptional staff member and leader on our team. I have supervised Palwashah for a year in her role as U of T's Student Engagement Officer and have been consistently impressed by her ability to manage independently her project and time, engage alumni in meaningful conversations, and support and encourage her peers. I would emphatically recommend her for future positions.
Nicole Landa
Palwashah continually shows utmost professionalism, and keenly takes on new tasks. Her commitment and dedication has been exemplary, as she consistently shows an understanding of alumni's needs, and goes above and beyond to ensure that they feel valued and appreciated. Palwashah's excellent communication skills, combined with her ability to build strong relationships, have been nothing short of impressive. I am particularly impressed by her attention to detail and her willingness to have challenging conversations. Her positive attitude and eagerness to learn have made her an invaluable asset!
Kelley Baldwin
Palwashah is an exceptional staff member and leader on our team. I have supervised Palwashah for a year in her role as U of T's Student Engagement Officer and have been consistently impressed by her ability to manage independently her project and time, engage alumni in meaningful conversations, and support and encourage her peers. I would emphatically recommend her for future positions.
Nicole Landa
Palwashah continually shows utmost professionalism, and keenly takes on new tasks. Her commitment and dedication has been exemplary, as she consistently shows an understanding of alumni's needs, and goes above and beyond to ensure that they feel valued and appreciated. Palwashah's excellent communication skills, combined with her ability to build strong relationships, have been nothing short of impressive. I am particularly impressed by her attention to detail and her willingness to have challenging conversations. Her positive attitude and eagerness to learn have made her an invaluable asset!
Kelley Baldwin
Palwashah is an exceptional staff member and leader on our team. I have supervised Palwashah for a year in her role as U of T's Student Engagement Officer and have been consistently impressed by her ability to manage independently her project and time, engage alumni in meaningful conversations, and support and encourage her peers. I would emphatically recommend her for future positions.
Nicole Landa
Palwashah continually shows utmost professionalism, and keenly takes on new tasks. Her commitment and dedication has been exemplary, as she consistently shows an understanding of alumni's needs, and goes above and beyond to ensure that they feel valued and appreciated. Palwashah's excellent communication skills, combined with her ability to build strong relationships, have been nothing short of impressive. I am particularly impressed by her attention to detail and her willingness to have challenging conversations. Her positive attitude and eagerness to learn have made her an invaluable asset!
Kelley Baldwin
Palwashah is an exceptional staff member and leader on our team. I have supervised Palwashah for a year in her role as U of T's Student Engagement Officer and have been consistently impressed by her ability to manage independently her project and time, engage alumni in meaningful conversations, and support and encourage her peers. I would emphatically recommend her for future positions.
Credentials
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Gender Based Analysis +
WAGE / FEGCFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Integrated Accessibility Customer Service
AccessForwardFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Soft Skills Solutions
Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development BoardJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
CPR/AED/First Aid
Canadian Red CrossMar, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
University of Toronto
Experience
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Bleed the North
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advocacy Chair
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Dec 2020 - Present
•Co-lead advocacy initiatives for the NPO, including events, external presentations, policy work, and collaboration with community stakeholders such as elected officials. •Spearhead advocacy campaigns including Email Zaps, stakeholder relations projects, and public demonstrations.
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Head Of Logistics for National Period Day
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Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
•Responsible for all logistical operations of the NPO's largest annual event, and the first-ever Canadian National Period Day. •Oversaw a team of over 25 team members, chaired internal meetings and launched initiatives to attract a diverse audience and speakers from all across Canada.
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General Member
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May 2020 - Jul 2020
Bleed the North (formerly PERIOD Ontario) works to serve menstruators in Ontario and provide menstrual products to those who cannot afford or access them.
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York Communities for Public Education
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Canada
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Political Organizations
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Youth Representative
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Aug 2020 - Present
York Communities for Public Education is a coalition of parents, students, educators, education workers, and community allies who share an interest in maintaining the high standard of public education in York Region. •I provide student input at roundtable events, and board delegations while participating in social media campaigns and media opportunities. York Communities for Public Education is a coalition of parents, students, educators, education workers, and community allies who share an interest in maintaining the high standard of public education in York Region. •I provide student input at roundtable events, and board delegations while participating in social media campaigns and media opportunities.
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University of Toronto
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Engagement Officer
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May 2022 - Present
•Work on divisionally-sponsored projects targeting tailored audiences in support of specific advancement objectives. •Drive engagement by increasing the number of alumni who participate in volunteer or philanthropic opportunities.
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Research Assistant - Institutional Histories of Colonialism in Toronto
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Sep 2022 - Apr 2023
•Working with a group of University of Toronto students and a Faculty supervisor to research the impact of University College and the Canadian Institute on colonialism in Ontario in the late nineteenth century. •Anticipated Completion Date: May 2023
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Plan International Canada
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Canada
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Fundraising
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200 - 300 Employee
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Philanthropy Associate
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May 2023 - Sep 2023
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Development Assistant, Advancement Office, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
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Sep 2021 - Mar 2022
•Work under Senior Development Officers, focusing on Annual Funds & Leadership •Researching and creating biological sketches of current and potential donors, providing biographical data, finding possible philanthropic interests and linkages to the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering. •Assisting with alumni and donor mailings, conducting stewardship thank you emails/calls to donors on behalf of the Faculty. •Work under Senior Development Officers, focusing on Annual Funds & Leadership •Researching and creating biological sketches of current and potential donors, providing biographical data, finding possible philanthropic interests and linkages to the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering. •Assisting with alumni and donor mailings, conducting stewardship thank you emails/calls to donors on behalf of the Faculty.
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Youth Political Assembly
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Canada
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Journalist
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May 2020 - Mar 2022
•Responsible for writing daily content for our social media platforms about current news and political issues. •Worked closely with the social media team to create posting schedules and assuring effective article delivery. •Responsible for writing daily content for our social media platforms about current news and political issues. •Worked closely with the social media team to create posting schedules and assuring effective article delivery.
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Future Lawyers
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Canada
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conference Coordinator
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Sep 2020 - Jul 2021
•Arranged several logistical aspects including event planning, speakers recruitment, and grant research as Conference Coordinator for the 2021 Future Lawyers Conference. •Moderated discussion panel with youth social justice activists specializing in human rights, environmental advocacy, and menstrual justice. •Arranged several logistical aspects including event planning, speakers recruitment, and grant research as Conference Coordinator for the 2021 Future Lawyers Conference. •Moderated discussion panel with youth social justice activists specializing in human rights, environmental advocacy, and menstrual justice.
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York Region Presidents' Council
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Canada
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Minister of Student Outreach
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
•Coordinated the conceptualization and execution of the Student Outreach Meetings (SOM) to connect YRDSB students with engaging development opportunities. •Delegating tasks regarding every aspect of SOM within the executive team. •Identify barriers to outreach and make plans to engage the broader student body. •Coordinated the conceptualization and execution of the Student Outreach Meetings (SOM) to connect YRDSB students with engaging development opportunities. •Delegating tasks regarding every aspect of SOM within the executive team. •Identify barriers to outreach and make plans to engage the broader student body.
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Education
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2021 - 2025
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Critical Studies in Equity & Solidarity -
2017 - 2021
Alexander Mackenzie High School
OSSD High School Diploma & IB Diploma
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