Qerene Mendy

Motivated and globally minded student pursuing a career in diplomacy and public affairs. Raised across Canada, the DRC, and Ethiopia, with deep experience in multicultural environments, humanitarian service, and community leadership. Skilled in communication, teamwork, and cross-cultural understanding, with a strong commitment to public service, international cooperation, and representing Canadian values abroad.

Volunteering & Leadership Experience at ORPHANAGES & DISABLED WOMEN'S CENTERS (2023-01 – Present)

• Helped update woman's center residences files using Excel and Word doc
• Led a team in planning, cleaning, organizing spaces, and distributing donated goods (such as menstrual necessities, water and food).
• Supported children and women in vulnerable conditions through hands-on help and engagement, ensuring real connections.
• Assisted with building, repairing, and improving living environments, ensuring a livable and healthy environment.

Community Volunteer - Animal Shelter at ADDIS PAWS (2024-01 – Present)

• Meeting customers to discuss adoption processes and assisting with form-filling and registration
• Cared for animals by feeding, washing, and supporting rehabilitation routines.
• Designed adoption posters and social media pages to improve adoption visibility.
• Helped maintain shelter environments and assisted staff with daily tasks.

Volunteering & Leadership Experience at HUMANITARIAN PROJECT SCHOOL INITIATIVES (CAS), ADDIS ABABA & KINSHASA (2020-01 – Present)

• Digitally designed and built miniature mobile homes for the unhoused
• Created ceramic goods and school supply kits for hospitalized children and hunger-relief programs.
• Organized lake and community clean-up events promoting environmental awareness.
• Coordinated student volunteer teams and contributed to long-term community development projects.
• Created plans for projects, various business plans and wrote reports and notes

Bachelor of Arts & Science, Political Science (Undergraduate) in Political Science – Concordia University, Montreal, Canada (2025-01 – present)

High School Diploma – ICS American International Community School of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2022-01 – 2025-12)

Middle School – TASOK — American School of Kinshasa (DRC) (2019-01 – 2022-12)

Additional Schools (high school and primary) – Healthy Philemon Wright High School (2019-01 – 2019-12)

Additional Schools (high school and primary) – Greater Gatineau Elementary (2012-01 – 2019-12)

Additional Schools (high school and primary) – St. Michael Catholic School, Ottawa (2010-01 – 2012-12)