Experience

Mentor Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Research And Evaluation

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  - lead a major research project to map the mentoring experiences of 3,000 young Canadians; - lead a major research project to capture the landscape of 260 Canadian mentoring programs and services; - co-lead and support the creation and development of the Canadian Centre for Mentoring Research bringing together scholars; - facilitate knowledge mobilization and exchange between researchers and practitioners; - identify new areas of research to explore in collaboration with partners, determine research priority, and distribute research agenda to the mentoring field; - create research-driven tools, including a quality management system, and support the creation of new digital tools that will enhance mentoring programs and services. Show less



White Ribbon

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Apr 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Supervised and provided professional and personal support for three junior employees working in the community engagement, project management, and communications areas.• Monitored and evaluated project and program results using key performance indicators, ensuring that projects met or exceeded targets• Compiled regular progress reports for a variety of stakeholders including the board of directors, funders, and project partners.• Ensured projects and programs complied with organizational and funder policies and requirements.• Drafted and executed contracts, partnership agreements, and memoranda of understanding for consultants, vendors, and partners. • Created resources for the organization and various stakeholders including, the organizational curriculum on gender-based violence prevention for five workshops and engagement and policy framework on male engagement for gender equality for Status of Women Canada. • Conducted literature reviews, developed and implemented needs assessment tools, and developed strategies and frameworks for a culture change strategy (in progress). • Contributed to the organization’s communications strategy, including oversight of social media activities, contributions to annual reports, newsletters, blogs, and other communication pieces, and participation in podcast and magazine interviews. Show less

• • Oct 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Planned, executed, and monitored a multi-year sexual violence prevention project in Ontario's education sector reaching 50,000 educators and 730,000 students.• Developed comprehensive resources for students and educators to help strengthen their capacity to prevent sexual violence, co-authored the Drawing the Line on Sexual Violence guides for educators of which over 6,000 copies were distributed.• Created and delivered over 60 professional development workshops on consent, healthy relationships, and sexual violence prevention to educators across Ontario resulting in positive learning outcomes for over 90% of participants.• Used project management techniques to develop detailed workplans, schedules, and budgets and successfully completed all project deliverables within the allocated budget and schedule• Built and maintained positive relationships with the project funder, key stakeholders from the education sector, and community organizations. Show less



Centre des Etudes de la France et du Monde Francophone

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Assistant to the Director

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Handled the director’s correspondence and answered inquiries about the Centre. • Helped organize conferences and talks and handled logistics including publicity and promotion, venue and catering, travel and accommodation, and budget and compensation. • Ensured timely and proactive communications with the Centre’s members, funders, and stakeholders. • Created and distributed promotional material to advertise the Centre’s events • Handled the director’s correspondence and answered inquiries about the Centre. • Helped organize conferences and talks and handled logistics including publicity and promotion, venue and catering, travel and accommodation, and budget and compensation. • Ensured timely and proactive communications with the Centre’s members, funders, and stakeholders. • Created and distributed promotional material to advertise the Centre’s events



University of Toronto

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • May 2012 - Apr 2016

  • Designed original course syllabi for three second and third year undergraduate courses • Researched, wrote, and delivered weekly or bi-weekly lectures• Designed assignments to develop students’ analytical and writing skills • Designed educational resources for enhanced learning • Supervised four teaching assistants • Assessed and provided constructive feedback on assignments and examinations, resulting in better learning outcomes for students

• • Jan 2009 - Apr 2016

  • Designed weekly lesson plans for 7 different first to third year undergraduate history courses • Led and moderated weekly hour-long discussions for up to 6 groups of 15-20 students• Maintained an open, respectful learning environment to encourage student participation and used strategies such as open questions and think-pair-share to facilitate active engagement • Designed educational resources for English Language Learners (ELL) and international students, aiding their adjustment to university in Canada • Assessed and provided constructive feedback on assignments and examinations, resulting in better learning outcomes for students Show less

• • Apr 2010 - Feb 2016

  • Designed and managed a research project resulting in a 350 page report • Conducted a literature review of over 150 books and articles • Researched and collected evidence in several libraries and archives in North America and Europe • Manage records and developed a database of over 1200 entries to facilitate data analysis and synthesis • Responded to supervisors’ feedback and adjusted research goals as necessary • Presented findings at several conferences, resulting in publications and scholarly connections • Wrote successful grant application and secured over $140 000 in funding Show less



University of Toronto - Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant to Conference Organizer

  • May 2013 - Nov 2013

  • Liaised between the speakers, the conference organizer, and the staff at the Munk School • Helped design promotional materials and advertise the event • Helped manage the conference’s budget and administrative details including catering • Liaised between the speakers, the conference organizer, and the staff at the Munk School • Helped design promotional materials and advertise the event • Helped manage the conference’s budget and administrative details including catering



Université de Montréal

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2008

  • Conducted extensive research and gathered evidence in Italian and Canadian archives and libraries for government-funded faculty research project • Prepared research reports for faculty use in publication • Coordinated with four senior researchers and one research assistant • Helped organize workshops to share the groups’ research findings and expand scholarly connections • Conducted extensive research and gathered evidence in Italian and Canadian archives and libraries for government-funded faculty research project • Prepared research reports for faculty use in publication • Coordinated with four senior researchers and one research assistant • Helped organize workshops to share the groups’ research findings and expand scholarly connections