Amanda Ajeneza Bana

Taking on a visible organizing and facilitation role in the Youth component of the United Nations Permanent Forum of People of African Descent activities

Youth Delegate-Intern at OHCHR and Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at Howard University (2026-03 – 2026-04)

Taking on a visible organizing and facilitation role in the Youth component of the United Nations Permanent Forum of People of African Descent activities

• Co-leading thematic working groups and helping to shape the drafting of youth action recommendations
• Participation in plenary sessions, breakout discussions, collaborative drafting sessions, and opportunities to engage directly with policymakers, human rights experts, and civil society leaders

Volunteer at The Refugee Center- Montréal (2026-01 – Present)

• Assistance for refugees and newcomers in Canada to get information and register for financial aid, tax return formatting, French language courses, and driver's license exchange with the SAAQ

Community Development Worker - Animator at SODEM-Centre Récréatif de Repentigny (2024-10 – Present)

• Handle a large volume of customer requests and ensure the cleanliness and safety of the equipment in place
• Prepare, organize, and lead a variety of creative activities for children and carefully write activity reports and communicate them to supervisors
• Collaborate with colleagues to establish an effective relationship in order to provide exceptional service

Salesclerk at Le Papetier, Le Libraire (Hamster) (2023-06 – 2024-09)

• Answer customer questions and handle billing and ensure customer satisfaction
• Work closely with other employees to set up and maintain displays at full capacity
• Keep sales records up to date for inventory and determine customer needs and suggest products to them

Interning Writer and Editor at Dawson College Student Newspaper 'The Plant' (2024-01 – 2024-05)

• Collaborate with a team on the completion of a research project
• Conduct research and write articles for the science and environment section
• Read and review content to identify spelling, grammar, and syntax errors
• Make or recommend changes to the content, style, and structure of texts

Volunteer at Campus Life & Engagement (McGill Student Life) and Blue Ring (Dawson College Student Life) (2023-09 – Present)

• Welcome new students and inform them about student life while participating in various networking events
• Support the organization of promotional events and introduce students to available resources and activities

Cook at Dawson Dining (2023-08 – 2025-05)

• Organize and lead the kitchen team for efficient and flawless service cooking meals for 200 to 300 people
• Prepare meals for the student community with a focus on alternative and sustainable cooking

Co-présidente, secrétaire et commis aux vente at Magasin Du Monde (Oxfam Québec) (2019 – 2023-06)

Provide tools and advice to help adopt better consumption habits.

• Manage administrative tasks and raise awareness and promote fair trade products
• Organize awareness and fundraising campaigns, participate in team meetings to share ideas and develop projects

Volunteer at Amnistie International- Collège de L'Assomption chapter (2019 – 2023-06)

Bachelor of Arts in Political science major and International Development Studies and Environment minors – McGill University (2025)

DEC in Social Sciences, with a focus on Law, Society and Justice – Dawson College (2023-08 – 2025-05)

IB diploma and DES in Natural Sciences and Arts – Collège de L'Assomption (2018-09 – 2023-06)