Community Organizer
& Policy Analyst
Skilled organizer, communicator, policy analyst, and non-profit leader, focusing on bridging the personal and the political toward community development and policy change.
Education
Master of Public Policy - 2016
Simon Fraser University; Vancouver, BC
Thesis: “Running in Place: Overcoming Barriers for Women in Canadian Municipal Politics;” received Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) grant for this research, and was awarded with IPAC Canada National Student And Thought Leadership Award In Public Administration - Silver Winner.Bachelor of Arts (Honours), International Development - 2013
University of Regina; Regina, SK
Honours Paper: “The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement for Palestine: Analyzing Involvement in Canada”Bachelor of Arts, Sociology - 2013
University of Regina; Regina, SK
Minor in English LiteratureNorthern Scandinavian Politics and Society Program - 2011
Nord University; Bodø, Norway
Selected Work Experience
Executive Director (previously Director of Community Engagement), Living in Community - January 2020 - Present
Researcher, Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women - January 2018 - April 2020
Campaign Organizer, Living Wage for Families Campaign - August 2018 - January 2020
Research and Policy Analyst, Adaptation to Climate Change Team (ACT) - May 2015 - April 2018
Outreach and Events Coordinator, Regina Public Interest Research Group - April 2012 - August 2013