Consultant

• Sep 2022 - Present

Principal

• Jul 2020 - Present

Project Manager, Leading Social Justice Fellowship Co-designed, managed and evaluated cross-sectoral leadership development program focused on social justice Collaborated and coordinated with partners at United Way Greater Toronto, University of Toronto's School of Cities, and Rotman Executive Programs as well as with community leaders to design and implement the new program Coached teams of Fellows on project management, behavioural insights & human-centred design tools, and team dynamics of social justice challenge projects including on food justice, mobility justice, labor rights for PSWs and frontline workers, data justice, and organizational equity Principal, In Nova Consulting: Lead consultant to sexual and reproductive rights and international feminist organizations; consulting on equity, diversity and inclusion; organizational change; equity strategy; impactful governance Conducted culture audits and stakeholder interviews to evaluate and address inclusion and equity within organizations Show less

Researcher & Consultant

• Dec 2019 - Present

Independent researcher and consultant on issues related to food and agriculture, rural community development, social/sustainable finance, and more. Past projects include: Building a new sustainable funding stream for the Fair Food Program / Coalition of Immokalee Workers and researching the role of Fair Food Program in co-creation of shareholder value for major U.S. food retailers for a co-authored research note Recent projects include: -Research and development of a new, sustainable source of funding for a remarkable and renowned farmworkers' rights organization. Built out a system, pitch, and messaging for a new sponsorship program in collaboration with the organization. Show less

Board Member

• May 2020 - Present

The Fair Finance Fund is a non-profit social finance fund dedicated to providing loans and mentorship services to local food and farm enterprises that value strong local food systems, local economies, and a healthy planet. The Fair Finance Fund is a non-profit social finance fund dedicated to providing loans and mentorship services to local food and farm enterprises that value strong local food systems, local economies, and a healthy planet.

Project Manager - Leading Social Justice Fellowship

• Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

Consulting/Research Lead

• May 2019 - Jun 2020

Team lead researching the policy process and behavioural effects of the 2019 Canada's Food Guide Lead author on a chapter about creating behaviourally informed guidelines for forthcoming Behaviourally Informed Organizations (BI Org) book Team lead researching the policy process and behavioural effects of the 2019 Canada's Food Guide Lead author on a chapter about creating behaviourally informed guidelines for forthcoming Behaviourally Informed Organizations (BI Org) book

Youth Programs & Food Access Coordinator

• Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

Managed weekly rural farmers market, achieved 120% increase in annual sales and 172% increase in federal benefit redemption through strategic outreach to low income community members Guided new Farmers Market Steering Committee, co-wrote bylaws, planned for self-sufficiency Successfully wrote 6 federal and private grants and grant reports Co-founded and orchestrated first annual Navigating Diverse Identities conference for 40 volunteer mentors and staff from 6 area programs to better support youth of color and queer and trans youth. Recruited, trained, and supported 16-20 mentoring matches to increase youth self-confidence and engagement Show less

Marketing and Communications Assistant

• Nov 2015 - Jun 2018

Crafted food policy and farmer/product content for social media, website, and weekly newsletters for food hub startup, resulting in 310% increase in instagram followers, 42% increase in facebook page likes, and new customers Crafted food policy and farmer/product content for social media, website, and weekly newsletters for food hub startup, resulting in 310% increase in instagram followers, 42% increase in facebook page likes, and new customers

Fulbright Research Grantee

• Sep 2013 - Oct 2014

Conducted independent research on Traditional Food in Modern Morocco: Authenticity, Tradition, and Innovation ● Visited over 10 rural cooperatives around the country, conducted interviews in Moroccan Arabic and French with cooperative members and leaders, restaurateurs, and chefs ● Collaborated with local institutions, officials, scholars, & businesses ● Researched & successfully nominated 3 rare Moroccan foods to the Slow Food International Arc of Taste ● Presented resulting research to Fulbright Commission & 2016 Scarborough Fare Conference, University of Toronto Show less

Section Head, Co-Head of First-Year Staff, Co-Head of Canoe Trips, Canoe Guide, Counselor/Instructor

• 2009 - Aug 2013

Section Head – Directed, mentored, and regularly evaluated 10-person staff, managed and designed program for 20 campers, collaborated and problem-solved with staff members and camp director, ran staff training sessions, and oversaw safety compliance Co-Head of First-Year Staff – Supervised training of 25 first-year counselors Co-Head of Canoe trips – evaluated staff, organized canoe trip schedule, oversaw safety & logistics, orchestrated and led flatwater and whitewater wilderness canoe trips of up to 23 days Canoeing & Woodcraft Instructor, Canoe Trip Leader, Cabin Counselor Show less

Research Assistant

• Nov 2012 - May 2013

Collected information, conducted surveys, and transcribed panel discussions about the role of business in climate change at the 18th Conference of the Parties United Nations multilateral climate negotiations Collected information, conducted surveys, and transcribed panel discussions about the role of business in climate change at the 18th Conference of the Parties United Nations multilateral climate negotiations

Farmers' Market Co-Coordinator, Treasurer, & Volunteer

• 2009 - 2013

Organized biweekly markets, collaborated with university administration and vendors, evaluated and restructured program, delegated responsibilities and managed staff Event planning, publicity and social media, recruited musical acts, assisted with daily operations Managed finances and collected vendor fees Organized biweekly markets, collaborated with university administration and vendors, evaluated and restructured program, delegated responsibilities and managed staff Event planning, publicity and social media, recruited musical acts, assisted with daily operations Managed finances and collected vendor fees