Policy Research Analyst - The China Institute at the University of Alberta - Edmonton, AB
(2022-08 - 2024-07)
- Conducted insightful policy research for the creation of documents and issue briefs on trade and diplomacy topics at Canada's leading think tank dedicated to Canada-China relations
- Published six quarterly Canada-China trade reports analyzing and visualizing data, and examined Chinese public opinion survey data in the annual How China Sees the World report
- Organized three public events with foreign dignitaries, keynotes, and 100+ public guests
- Supported the construction and online delivery of courses on China for new diplomats with Global Affairs Canada, demonstrating strong pedagogical and professional communication
- Collaborated effectively in a diverse team of administrators, public relations specialists, and external partners under tight deadlines to disseminate informative policy recommendations
Researcher with McGill Refugee Research Group - McGill University - Montreal, QC
(2024-09)
- Supporting the submission of a $1.6 million CAD grant application requiring meticulous management of sensitive documents, intensive copy editing, and creative graphic generation
- Ongoing communication with diverse external grant partners, including tech support
- Conducting desk research on the Responsibility to Protect and the internal displacement
Research Assistant - Taiwan Studies at the University of Alberta - Edmonton, AB
(2021-06 - 2022-07)
- Managed website and external digital communication, such as newsletters and social media
- Developed and delivered two workshops on Taiwan and led the organization and facilitation of the international conference Powering East Asia, attended by dozens of global scholars
- Presented our A Will to Win article at the prestigious NATSA conference in Washington, D.C.
Event Organizer - International Refugee Health Conference
(2024-06)
- Event organizer at the world's largest refugee health conference with 1000+ participants
- Assisted in event setup and take-down, along with timely on-the-spot event troubleshooting
Intercollegiate Debater, Judge, and Coach - McGill Debate Union
(2024-09)
- Decorated intercollegiate competitive debater, judge, and coach at an international level
- Proven use of critical thinking under pressure, public speaking, and communication skills
Core Member - Saaba Widows Business Association (SWBA) - Burkina Faso
(2016-01)
- Core member of a non-profit organization operating in Burkina Faso, seeking to empower widows towards self-reliance and raise awareness about the practice of widow pillaging
- Responsibilities include fundraising, budgeting, and international group travel logistics
