Research Assistant - Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy

• Apr 2021 - Present

• Research Assistant for Professor Taylor Owen (Beaverbrook Chair in Media, Ethics and Communications and director of the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy in the Max Bell School)• Provide additional research and project support to Sonja Solomun (Research Director, Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy) and Aengus Bridgman (Lead Researcher, Media Ecosystem Observatory & Canadian Election Misinformation Project) • Research Assistant for Professor Taylor Owen (Beaverbrook Chair in Media, Ethics and Communications and director of the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy in the Max Bell School)• Provide additional research and project support to Sonja Solomun (Research Director, Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy) and Aengus Bridgman (Lead Researcher, Media Ecosystem Observatory & Canadian Election Misinformation Project)

Governance & Outreach Officer

• Jun 2020 - Apr 2021

Events & Leadership Program Officer

• Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

Co-Chair, Youth Working Group on Gender Equality

• May 2019 - Apr 2021

The Department for Women and Gender Equality (formerly "Status of Women Canada") is launching the following initiative: National Conversations on Gender Equality with Young Canadians.National Conversations on Gender Equality with Young Canadians will expand and amplify youth-led dialogue about behaviours and attitudes that perpetuate gender inequality, and support action for long-term change.To spearhead the initiative, the Department has identified youth from across Canada to form the Youth Working Group on Gender Equality (YWG). The working group is made up of young Canadians who are passionate and engaged, and who will lead initiatives to advance gender equality in Canada.For full press release: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/government-of-canada-launches-youth-conversations-on-gender-equality-859687993.html

Contributor

• Mar 2021 - Mar 2021

Founder and Executive Director

• Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

So What Media Inc. is a Canadian new era media company working to amplify the voices of youth-led organizations & movements, and bridge generational divides.Learn more at www.sowhatmedia.ca So What Media Inc. is a Canadian new era media company working to amplify the voices of youth-led organizations & movements, and bridge generational divides.Learn more at www.sowhatmedia.ca

Marketing, Communications & Outreach Coordinator

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

Junior Marketing & Communications Coordinator

• Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

Wavo builds and provides advertising technology & services for the Recorded Music and Live Event industries. • Generate content Wavo’s digital channels, including blog posts, case studies, ebooks, webinars, explainer videos• Coordinate key marketing activities including: PR, digital advertising, Industry newsletter and email marketing, trade shows and conferences.• Report on, provide analysis and implement ongoing optimization of marketing channels and backing it up with data.• Research, identify and implement new online traffic and customer acquisition/conversion opportunities.• Manage relationships with outside vendors like creative agencies, production companies and others as needed.• Maintain Wavo’s marketing plan, with a focus on high growth revenue and ROI for marketing costs.

Media and Communications Intern

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

• Research and writing on issues related to the Convention on Biological Diversity and its mandate• Develop social media campaigns to educate public and mainstream environmental issues with a focus on conservation of biodiversity• Report on social media strategy performance• Manage official social media pages• Update and improve media databases• Work on multilateral research and campaigns with other United Nations agencies and partner institutions• Participated and presented at the Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness

Special Assistant to Francis Scarpaleggia, MP for Lac-Saint-Louis

• Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

• Authored legislative briefs and policy reports related to MP’s focus areas, including phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies and protection of Canada’s freshwater supplies • Staffed multiple legislative committees• Liaised between members of the media and MP• Regularly contacted ministries and other levels of government to inquire about policies and initiatives, and drafted internal and external correspondence• Researched government bills and policies and summarized information for MP

Research and Development Intern

• Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

Grameen Foundation helps the world's poorest people reach their full potential, connecting their determination and skills with the resources they need. They provide access to essential financial services and information on agriculture and health, assistance that can have wide-scale impact by addressing the specific needs of poor households and communities. They also develop tools to improve the effectiveness of poverty-focused organizations. • Gathered information, data, and best practices, presenting reports to colleagues• Developed plans, methods and tools to assist farmers and enhance the productivity chain• Analyzed gender implications of coffee farming in rural Colombia through interviews of rural women

Head Intern

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

Walkabout Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on funding research to find a cure for paralysis and donating wheelchairs to people in need around the world.• Led small team of interns, focusing on fundraising, communications, and administration• Traveled to Malawi to distribute wheelchairs with foundation Walkabout Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on funding research to find a cure for paralysis and donating wheelchairs to people in need around the world.• Led small team of interns, focusing on fundraising, communications, and administration• Traveled to Malawi to distribute wheelchairs with foundation

Intern

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

Environmental Finance is a news and analysis service that reports on sustainable investment, green finance and the people and companies active in environmental markets. It is an online publication focusing on environmental markets, finance, and risk management.• Researched and reported on financial organizations, assessing costs of climate change• Developed contact information database on said financial organizations Environmental Finance is a news and analysis service that reports on sustainable investment, green finance and the people and companies active in environmental markets. It is an online publication focusing on environmental markets, finance, and risk management.• Researched and reported on financial organizations, assessing costs of climate change• Developed contact information database on said financial organizations