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Wahaj Alam

Omar Ali

Mitchell Anderson

Nicholas Baccala

Stephanie Bertolo

Pam Bialik

Hannah Bourret

Julianna Campo

Haobo Chen

Suelan Chong Kit

Erin Christensen

An-Noura Compaoré

Matt Condie

John David Connolly

Duncan Cooper

Kayla Daneal

Emilie De Monte

Fatemah Ebrahim

Pavlina Faltynek

Salman Faruqi

Karishma Firdausi

Danielle Foppiano

Katie Gongjun Gao

Steven Giallelis

Manny Gill

Julia Gonsalves

Szymon Grabowski

Alison Kessler

Mahnoor Khan

Thea Koper

Jeanne Lee

Madison Leisk

Brody Longmuir

Diana Lu

Nathalia Marques

Haley Maziarski

Amber Jijun Meng

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Kenza Mirza

Jordan Morello

Sarah Mungal

Emma Murray

Anandu Nair

Jennifer Oduro

Maegan Ong

John Mark Padillo

Joanna Irene Patsakos

Rhoda Akuol Philip

Erika Porco

Aateka Rajab

Jessica Kristen Rapson

Haley Roberts

Harshita Sandhu

Nerissa Sarawan

Iris Seo

Irene Shan

Reem Sheikh-Khalil

Melissa Slauenwhite

Joanne Soares

Emma Syron

Sara Szot

Nicholas Thompson

Andrew Train

Shannon Vocino

Anastasia Volkov

Andrea Vovk

Rishika Wadehra

Helen Walsh

Rebecca Warrian

Carly Wigdor

Sarah Wilkinson

Hongyu Xiao

Frank Ye

Jenny Zhang

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Wahaj Alam

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship & Master of Public Policy Award

Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Public Health and Safety, 2019 • Graduated with Distinction, Dean’s Honour List (2017, 2018, 2019) • Recipient of Nancy Sprott award for volunteerism (2019) & People’s Choice Award in Research Poster Competition (2018)

McMaster University, Toronto, ON Honours Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, 2016 • Minor in Biology

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Toronto, ON Researcher and Policy Analyst, 2020 Project: Worked to develop Canada's first faculty-based Climate Action Plan (CAP) • Conducted jurisdiction scan to develop a policy role in the CAP and align it with the broader university plans • Conducted stakeholder engagement through briefing notes and regular video conferences via Zoom • Conducted literature reviews to gather baseline information and establish benchmarks • Developed course and research inventories based on UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Beyond the Headlines, Toronto, ON Senior Producer, 2019-Present • Recruited guests and conducted interviews to produce radio shows relevant to Public Policy • Conducted background research on the topics and guest to facilitate dialogue and discussion • Applied technical skills include audio editing (Audacity), using the broadcasting studio and recording devices

Equity Diversity and Public Policy (EDPP), Toronto, ON Equity Analyst, 2020-Present EDPP aims to bring policy practitioners, researchers and non-profit groups together to encourage discussions on inequities • Explored principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in designing and evaluating public policies • Organized events such as case study workshops, conferences and networking events

Policy Innovation Initiative (PII), Toronto, ON Team Lead, 2020-Present PII explores how policymaking is impacted by social, technological, political and environmental developments Project: Focused on racism as a public health crisis • Managed two teams of analysts in exploring and developing policy documents • Monitored the progress of projects and provided updates to the directors

Research Assistant (2016-19), School of Occupational and Public Health (SOPHe) at Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Senate Appeals Committee (2017-19), Served on the jury to hear appeal cases, at Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Pillar Security (2016-2020), Security Guard and Concierge, Toronto ON

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS

• Native proficiency in English, Urdu and Hindi • Volunteer Notetaker, Accessibility Services at the University of Toronto, 2019-2020 • Volunteer Peer Mentor, at MPP Compass Mentorship Program (2020) and SOPHe’s Peer Mentorship Program (2017-18) • Avid Hiker, scuba diver, and outdoor adventure enthusiast (received WSC Survival School training) • Interested in Life Sciences, Public Health, Healthcare, Future of Work, Defence and International Relations

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Omar Ali EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2019

University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON Honors Bachelor of Arts, 2019 • Specialization in Political Science • Graduated with Distinction


Global Ideas Institute, Toronto, ON Mentor Program Manager, May 2020 – Present

• Engaged with a team of graduate students to develop a program in which high school students create an initiative to tackle the issue of digital safety in the age of COVID-19

• Interviewed and hired 60 graduate and undergrad students for mentor roles. Mentor, October 2018 – April 2019

• Trained and mentored a group of five high school students to apply research skills practically, to tackle the issue of plastic waste in cities and oceans from both a policy and a market perspective.

The Reach Alliance, Toronto, ON Researcher, January 2020 – Present • Piloted the first program evaluation for an organization that works in the field of women economic empowerment in

Guadalajara, Mexico, called ProSociedad. This is the for purposes of increased female economic mobility, decreasing dependance on welfare, and furthering social cohesion.

• Conducted 19 interviews with multiple stakeholders such as: UN Women, Government of Jalisco, and HP. • Utilized thematic analysis software called NVivo 12, for the purpose of providing policy recommendations for ProSociedad. The

goal was to expand the alliance network, recruitment of underprivileged women, and professionalization of programs. Public Good Initiative, Toronto, ON Policy Consultant, September 2019 – March 2020 • Engaged with a team of Policy Consultants to develop competency tools to increase employment of highly qualified immigrants

in labor fields with skill shortages. • Performed case studies, jurisdictional scans, literature reviews and stakeholder engagement to ensure the appropriate

implementation of final deliverables. Incisive Strategy, Oakville, ON Research Consultant, April-August 2018 • Conducted research on strategic political campaigns, media relations, crisis communications, and government affairs. • Compiled in-depth research required for client projects and published policy papers for dissemination. • Provided literature reviews on current events taking place in Egypt and compiled several reports and status updates on the

country. • Compiled extensive information on innocent individuals wrongly convicted in Egypt with the explicit purpose of freeing them.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Languages: English (fluent); Arabic (fluent) • Publications on the Middle East Policy Platform on the Egyptian 2018 elections, human rights, and economy. • Interests: Phenomena of electoral discrimination and reform, as well as the role of the private sector in tackling global issues

such as environmental degradation in the era of globalization. I love watching Munk debates, Veep and Netflix originals. Currently the captain of my outdoor men’s soccer league team.

• Professional Development Includes: Public Policy Briefing Notes, STATA, NVivo 12, SPSS, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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Mitchell Anderson

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2019

University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2019 • Specialization in Political Science • Graduated with Distinction


Department of Economics at the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Teaching Assistant, September 2020 – present • Communicated the intricacies of economic thinking, theory, and practice to first-year students through discussion posts • Analyzed the underlying economic arguments made by students in written op-eds and other reports • Graded exams and other materials produced by students in a fair and equitable manner, giving them constructive feedback in

order to deepen their understanding of the course material

Policy, Elections and Representation Lab (PEARL), Toronto, Ontario Research Associate, April 2020 – present • Conducted qualitative research on OECD countries’ policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the reopening of

economic and social sectors of society • Wrote clear and concise weekly summaries of these policy changes for a professional audience, ensuring that related

information such as political dissent was captured • Edited the work of my colleagues in order to produce a consistent and effective series of summaries each week • Developed a series of indicators to systematize and compare policy changes across OECD countries, Canadian provinces, and US

states • Performed quantitative analysis on COVID-19 survey data, using visualization tools to convey the results in both academic and

non-academic writing

Trinity College at the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Reservations Assistant, June 2019 – March 2020 • Conducted accurate data entry and streamlined Excel databases to ensure client and administrative satisfaction • Communicated with clients of the College to maintain and develop productive business relationships, both in advance, during

and after scheduled events • Managed catering orders and room bookings for camps, weddings, and conferences, often with hundreds of attendees – events

often occurred concurrently, with a need to communicate with multiple clients at the same time • Liaised with other departments of the College to create a cohesive environment for all clients and employees by maintaining

consistent communication, coordination and supervision of events operations Casa Loma, Student Groundskeeper, April 2018 – August 2018 City of Hamilton, Summer Student, 2016-2017


• Participated in Professional Development Workshops on Writing Briefing Notes, Writing Jurisdictional Scans, and Data Visualization with Tableau

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and statistics software (STATA, SPSS, PSPP) • Conversational oral and written French; beginner Spanish • Interests include film, music, basketball, running, and cooking

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Nicholas Baccala

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON • Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship

University of Toronto, Mississauga, Ontario Honors Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, 2019 • Specialization in Political Science • Co-Founder of the UTM Conservative Students Association


THE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE Research Analyst (Co-op), May 2020- September 2020 • Worked in the intergovernmental policy division. • Conducted research pertaining to intergovernmental and stakeholder relations. • Drafted government documents including briefing notes, financial information layouts, risk assessments, and research reports. • Developed a master database for one of the Ministry’s core files. • Co-ordinated policy development at an intergovernmental level.

THE POLICY INNOVATION INITIATIVE Research Analyst, October 2019- April 2020 • Conduct research on existing issues within regulatory transportation policy. • Meet strict deadlines. • Communicate findings across multiple parties. • Synthesize findings from different researchers.


• Co-Founder and Co-President of the UTM Conservative Students Association o Oversaw all club operations o Presented at events o Implemented policy changes on an annual basis o Represented the club at public networking events

• Volunteered at Mission Services to provide homework assistance to underprivileged youth • Proficient in quantitative and qualitative data analysis with SPSS (Statistical Programing for the Social Sciences) • Competed in the Munk Fall Case Competition (Proposed innovative solutions to gun violence in Canada)



Stephanie Bertolo

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Recipient of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, 2020 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2019

McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science with Distinction, 2018 • Minor in Community Engagement Studies • Dean’s Honour List, 2015, 2017, 2018


Economic & Social Infrastructure Finance Unit, Ministry of Infrastructure, Toronto, Ontario Research Analyst, April – August 2020

• Conducted research and analysis examining the economic impact of investments across specific infrastructure sectors, including long-term care, education, and transportation

• Produced well-researched information notes and slide decks on relevant infrastructure topics, such as Transit-Oriented Developments and the impacts of COVID-19 on transit, to advise team members

• Supported the Unsolicited Proposal Framework implementation by creating weekly status reports on new and previous submissions and participating in on-going policy discussions surrounding the framework

Office of Councillor Wilson, Hamilton, Ontario Research & Constituent Assistant, May – August 2019

• Prepared briefing notes for Councillor Wilson on current issues within the municipality, providing background information, best practices and policies in other jurisdictions, and recommended possible actions

• Managed constituent casework including intake and correspondence, resulting in timely and informative responses to residents on issues including by-laws, social assistance, and social housing

• Conducted jurisdictional scans and consultation with relevant staff members on topics including accessible menstrual hygiene products and improved cycling infrastructure to write motions that would be presented to City Council

McMaster Students Union, Hamilton, Ontario Vice-President (Education) & Corporate Officer, 2018-2019

• Oversaw the operations of a $14 million organization with over 200 employees and set the long-term vision with a Board of Directors compromise of three other colleagues

• Acted as the principal lobbyist for the MSU, advocating to university, municipal, provincial, and federal stakeholders through lobbying meetings and presentations on issues including financial aid, rental housing, mental health, and transit

• Developed strong project management and organization skills by coordinating two Get Out to Vote Campaigns for McMaster students for the provincial and municipal election, compromised of in-person all-candidate debates and social media promotion, which engaged over 1000 students for each campaign.

McMaster Students Union, Associate Vice-President (Municipal Affairs), 2017–2018 Hamilton Community Foundation, Grants & Community Initiatives Summer Assistant, June – August 2016


• Resident Junior Fellow at Massey College • Worked as a pro-bono policy consultant for the Public Good Initiative, performing a program evaluation for the Toronto Drop-

In Network on the effectiveness of drop-in centres as a site for health care services that prevent escalating health needs • Recipient of Undergraduate Student Research Award in 2017 to work with CRUNCH • Published articles in OUSA’s “Educated Solutions: Tuition & Funding” and “Habitats: Students in their Municipalities”



Pamela Bialik

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 Humber College, Toronto, ON Post Graduate Certificate in Public Relations, 2019 Western University, London, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2018


Ministry of the Attorney General, Toronto, ON Policy Analyst, Legalization of Cannabis Branch, September 2020 – Present • Currently serving as the lead for FTP, Trade and Data files

Ministry of the Attorney General, Toronto, ON Policy Intern, Legalization of Cannabis Branch, May 2020 – August 2020 • Reviewed public consultation data and wrote the corresponding public-facing report • Updated existing Canadian jurisdictional scans • Researched and completed a US jurisdictional scan targeting cannabis policies and issues that may arise as the Canadian market

matures • Monitored media and stakeholder responses to policy changes

Argyle Public Relationships, Toronto, ON Intern, May 2019 - August 2019 • Provided general support for accounts in Argyle’s Health, Public Affairs, Corporate and Consumer departments • Conducted research to help guide the direction of emerging campaigns, to be used in RFPs and to form the foundation of

informational campaigns • Consolidated public feedback to create a report and for recommendations for a community revitalization project • Successfully pitched client interests to media

York University Libraries, Toronto, ON Communications Assistant, March 2019 - May 2019 • Hired on a short-term contract to provide public affairs support to the Communications Manager • Identified community engagement opportunities to strengthen York’s involvement in the surrounding area • Completed a 20+ page research document on current university administration and department heads, identifying

opportunities for collaboration to student engagement

Western Mustangs, London, ON Communications Assistant, Feb 2016 - Aug 2018 • Researched policies and legal decisions relating to trans* bathroom and change room access across Canada and the United

States to help build a comprehensive policy for Western’s Recreation Centre • Constructed a comprehensive dossier on student council executives to aid athletic administration in negotiations and

discussion • Helped manage a student-staff team of photographers, videographers, writes, graphic designers and statisticians • Helped design and implement a communications strategy for a national championship tournament - with the social media

portion being established as “best practices” within university athletics


• Additional certifications: Federal GBA+ Certification, AODA General Requirement Certification, AODA Information and Communication Standard



Hannah Bourret

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2019

University of King’s College, Halifax, Nova Scotia Bachelor of Arts, 2018 • Specialization in Sociology and Contemporary Studies. • Dean’s Honour List 2014-2018 (requires GPA of 3.7 or higher). • Thesis: Canadian Mainstream Media’s Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.

o Presented research at Dalhousie University 2018 Thesis Seminar; presented research findings to 30 of Dalhousie’s faculty and students.


Ministry of Indigenous Affairs (IAO), Toronto, Ontario Policy Co-op, Summer 2018

• Led research projects around Indigenous well-being in Ontario through analysis on complex socio-economic indicators, qualitative and quantitative data analysis to identify determinants of risk, trends, relationships and hypotheses on key issues and prepared findings to present conclusions, options and recommendations.

• Provided technical support and expertise in the development and maintenance of data, especially on data visualization, infographics, reports and updates using census and other survey data sources.

• Conducted provincial research on the COVID-19 Dashboard, presenting alignment of the latest on-reserve COVID-19 cases (active, recovered and deaths) across Canada. The COVID dashboard provided consistent and reliable data to IAO and government leading to greater alignment, focus, and action.

• Led research on 133 First Nation Community Profiles that consisted of data such as, demographics and socioeconomic data, emergency declarations and drinking water advisories. The profiles provide the latest data on communities, municipalities and organizations to assist with evidence-based decision making.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Halifax, Nova Scotia Social Program Facilitator, 2018–2019

• Developed social programming and support for over 200 adults ranging in age from 19-70 living with mental illness. Programs consisted of mental health empowerment, community engagement, recreation, social support and activities consistent with life skills programs.

• Expanded client membership through outreach and stakeholder communication to increase programs and services. Resulted in increased membership and new stakeholder contacts and relationships.

• Assessed and addressed the needs of clients by providing social support and referring to community resources such as community health centers, employment centers and counselling when appropriate.

• Contributed to CMHA’s Annual General Report, presented total number of clients who accessed programs, highlights of educational, recreational and collaborative events held in the community.

Shelter Nova Scotia (Barry House), Halifax, Nova Scotia Client Support Worker, 2018–2019

• Advocated for women and children experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness by providing emergency shelter and support finding suitable housing.

• Referred clients to community programs such as counselling, community health centers following a health and wellness and harm reduction approach.

• Applied knowledge of the structure and organization of the department of community service and applicable legislation and policies (Employment Support and Income Assistance).



34TJulianna Campo EDUCATION

34TMunk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON 34TMaster of Public Policy, 2021

• 34TRecipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2019; Cancer Care Award, 2020; Student Leadership Stipend, 2020

34TUniversity of Toronto, St. George, Toronto, ON 34THonours Bachelor of Arts, with High Distinction, 2017

• 34TDouble Major in Criminology and Women and Gender Studies • 34TDean's Honour List, 2014, 2016—201734T, 34Trecipient of the St Michael’s College Silver Medal for Academic Achievement, 2017 and

St Michael’s In-Course Scholarship, 2017


Corporate Policy Secretariat, Strategic Policy Division, Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Toronto, Ontario Policy Analyst, May 2020 - August 2020

• 34TPrepared and contributed to various briefing notes, including information, meeting and decision notes. • 34TConducted jurisdictional research into administrative and regulatory changes made to support mining jurisdictions in economic

recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

• 34TDeveloped effective written products on short timelines while balancing multiple commitments. • 34TBuilt effective relationships both internally and across divisions and ministries to facilitate collaborative work environments and

work toward common goals.

• 34TAnalyzed recommendations emerging from stakeholder consultations and communicated feedback into a summary report for the Minister’s use during Ontario Jobs and Recovery Committee meetings.

• 34TAdvised senior policy professionals on considerations, risks and recommendations regarding relevant files. • 34TConducted Regulatory Impact Analyses for proposed legislative amendments as part of Ontario Open for Business’ mandate to

reduce regulatory burden and increase cost savings for businesses.

• 34TCommunicated with fellow public servants from across ministries to learn about key files and establish professional connec-tions for future career development34T.

The Public Good Initiative, Toronto, Ontario Director of Client Relations, April 2020- Present

• 34TCorrespond with members of Toronto’s non-profit sector to recruit clients, negotiate and consult on project pro-posals, and match successful clients with consultants to provide policy consulting services.

• 34TFacilitate consultant recruitment, including interviewing and hiring and organizing orientation, training and professional devel-opment opportunities.

• 34TManaging project teams, including monthly check-ins, advising on project direction, resolving team conflicts, and providing support and resources for consultants and client organizations.

• 34TPreparing budgets with fellow Directors and Munk administrative staff to manage expenses related to the organization’s event planning, advertising and volunteer appreciation activities.

• 34TFacilitating recruitment of incoming Directors and new Board of Advisor member for 2021-2022 term

34TStephen H. Shub Professional Corporation, Toronto, Ontario 34TSenior Law Clerk, Summer 2017 - Present

• 34TPrepare and process legal documents to aid in the successful completion of over 3000 residential, commercial and estate plan-ning transactions in a professional and timely manner.

• 34TConduct thorough research of title to assist principal and associate lawyers in mitigating complications such as writs of execu-tion, property liens, family law disputes and breaches of contract.

• 34TInteract with clients, legal professionals, bank representatives and municipal officials to effectively address confidential matters and ensure smooth and organized file completion using the Land Registry Office Teraview.

• 34TDesign and maintain two new and modern websites to promote the firm as a trusted legal resource, with over 30 pages of legal research related to property law, mortgages and estate administration using Wordpress.


• 34TRecipient of the C. L. Burton Scholarship, 2014, and Myrtle V. McCulloch Prize in Renaissance Studies, 2017. • 34TAreas of academic interest include climate justice, gender equity, housing/food security, criminal justice reform.

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Haobo Chen

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Recipient of the Cadario Award, 2020 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2019

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HKSAR, China Bachelor of Social Science, 2019 • Majored in Urban Studies with the Urban Policy and Governance concentration • Minors: Economics & Geography and Resource Management • Dean's List, 2016-2017 • Mainland Student Admission Scholarship, 2015-2019

University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland U-wide Summer Exchange, Summer 2018 • Program involved: Human Rights, Gender and Alterity • HSBC Overseas Scholarship, 2018


Policy, Elections & Representation Lab, Toronto, ON Research Assistant, 2020-2021

• Researched 36 OECD member states’ policy response against the COVID-19 pandemic, drafted summaries tracking the policy changes concerning closure and healthcare over time, and edited the comprehensive weekly memo which is presented to high-profile policymakers in Canada based on the aforementioned summaries.

• Participated in developing and refining a series of indicators which portray the policy movement of jurisdictions in their reopening process, assisted in designing the interface of the publicly accessible website (www.ReopeningAfterCovid.com) that visualizes jurisdictions’ policy changes against COVID-19 and results from the COVID-related surveys done by Media Ecosystem Observatory, and carried out functional tests on the ReopeningAfterCovid website.

• Lead the preparatory working group to lay the foundations for a response to a PNAS paper on characteristics of COVID policy diffusion, drafted briefings and critiques on the PNAS paper, and prepared technical notes for a subsequent project at the Lab.

Veritas China, Jiangsu, China Academics Coordinator, 2017-present

• Participated in preparation and organization of the liberal arts education camps in multiple cities in China, which last for 10 days and engage more than 200 students and lecturers ranging from high school to university level, communicated with the lecturers about academic schedules produced by the executive council, arranged online instructor training sessions using Zoom, and supported course delivery in disciplines including humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

• Offered mentorship to participants before and during the education camps, and collected feedbacks throughout the process. Beyond the Headlines, Junior Producer, 2019-2020 Election Committee of the Mainland Undergraduate Association, Chairman, 2018-2019 Mainland Undergraduate Orientation Camp, CUHK, Camp Coordinator, 2018


• Mandarin as the mother tongue and Cantonese at the conversational level. • Technical skills: Microsoft Office Suite; STATA; SPSS Statistics; ArcGIS; Audacity; video editing software. • Keen believer in civic education, passionate about electoral reform and debunking misinformation.

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Suelan Chong Kit EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2019 • Recipient of Elanor Cate Allen Fellowship, 2019 • Recipient of Faculty of Arts and Science MPP award, 2020 • MPP Teaching Assistant – Program Evaluation for Public Policy, 2021

University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Honors Bachelor of Arts, 2019 • Majored in English Literature, double minored in Latin American Studies and Spanish • Recipient of the following awards: o Edward Franklin Award, 2018 o John Pettigrew Scholarship, 2018

o William Robert Phillips Memorial Scholarship, 2018 o Gordon Patterson Prize, 2017

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Toronto, Ontario Policy Co-op Student – Business Partnerships and Programming, Business Talent Unit (Sept 2020-Dec 2020) • Conducted jurisdictional research on digital upskilling and technology adoption services provided by Small Business Enterprise

Centres (SBECs) and Regional Innovation Centres (RICs) across Ontario that was presented to work colleagues • Analyzed and synthesized qualitative data to inform the creation of proposed pilots, identify target outcomes and necessary

funding for the Ontario government’s Innovation Strategy • Charged with curating and creating content for the unit’s biweekly newsletter that was sent to over 300 subscribers within the

Ontario Government • Created policy briefings about the talent gap in Ontario’s tech sector and contributed to decks that were later presented by

colleagues to the ADM, DM and MO. Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Toronto, Ontario Policy Consultant - Public Good Initiative, (2019-2020) • Liaised with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) stakeholders to conduct qualitative and quantitative research on

current legislations and policies and produced literature reviews, consultant contact list, and jurisdictional scans to answer three research questions put forward by stakeholders

• Researching and analyzing data to create surveys to synthesize data collection to formulate an exhaustive list of recommendations for interim deliverable

• Final deliverable consisted of a 40 paged report and presentation to CNIB and the Ontario government, which informed CNIB’s advocacy for assistive devices programs to address the accessibility for students with sight loss (Ontario Human Rights Commission, 2019)

Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Toronto, Ontario Equity Analyst – Equity Diversity & Public Policy Initiative (2019-2021) • Organized and planned a case conference about Detention Policy in Canada, where I held a panel discussion with the keynote

speaker for 30 attendees, proposed questions and facilitated dialogue to problem solve key issues proposed • Identified challenges and potential issues the MPP1 cohort may encounter within the program

s Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Toronto, Ontario Logistics Coordinator – Consulting Careers Initiative (2019-2020) • Worked closely with executive in coordinating networking events, speaker series, and general event logistics for students

interested in pursuing a career in consulting • Worked independently and on a team to work within budget, to communicate with speakers, organize refreshments and sign-in

sheet



Erin Christensen

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Collaborative Specialization in Environmental Studies • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, Leadership Award, Faculty of Arts and Science MPP Award • Elected as the Social Coordinator of the Master of Public Policy Student Association (2019-2020) • Winner of the Ford+Munk Policy Case Competition focused on cross-border climate policy (2020)

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Bachelor of Arts, 2019 • Major in Political Science, Minor in Economics • Graduated with Class 1 standing • Extracurricular Leadership: Senior Editor at the IONA Journal of Economics (2018-2019), Social Media Director at the UBC

Political Science Students’ Association (2017-2018), External Philanthropy Chair at the KKG Women’s Organization (2015-2016) • Participated in a community-based experimental learning research placement focused on security and intelligence studies


Environment and Climate Change Canada, Gatineau, QC (Remote) Junior Economist (CO-OP), May 2020 – Present • As a part of the Sustainable Finance team, responsibilities include: stocktaking Canada’s progress on the recommendations by

the Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance, summarizing macroeconomic data, updating Canada’s Mid-Century Plan to include pathways to net zero, contributing to the development of advice for the Minister and preparing notes on webinars and virtual conferences

• Prepared an issue analysis summary paper to inform a broader policy background on adaptation renewal for senior government leadership. Led consultations with other government departments to ensure an up-to-date characterization of the issue

• Participated in the OECD’s Working Party on Climate, Investment and Development on COVID-19 related issues. Provided comments on the OECD’s forthcoming paper on sustainable finance and transition taxonomies

The David Suzuki Foundation, Toronto, ON Policy Consultant (Pro Bono), October 2019 - April 2020 • Collaborated with fellow policy consultants as a part of the Public Good Initiative to conduct vital qualitative research using

proprietary data to inform the David Suzuki Foundation's 2020 Strategic Plan and support internal capacity building • Conducted an innovative research project on the international well-being policy landscape. The project outlined the enabling

conditions that would support a transition to a wellbeing driven economic system and society relevant to the Canadian context

Beyond the Headlines, Toronto, ON Executive Producer, May 2020 - Present Junior Producer, October 2019 - May 2020 • Oversee a nationally syndicated, student-run current affairs radio show and podcast on CIUT 89.5 FM, the largest community

radio station in Canada. The show aims to provide a greater understanding and thoughtful discussion on current policy issues • Manage a team of 20 producers and social media directors to ensure the production of engaging and relevant weekly content • Engage with external partners, such as the Young Diplomats of Canada and the Urban Policy Lab, to expand the show’s reach

Dominion Lending Centers, Public Relations, Marketing & Events Assistant, Summer 2018 & 2019 Federation for the Humanities & Social Sciences, Logistics Monitor, May 2019 UBC Department of Political Science, Teaching Assistant, September 2018 - April 2019 Canadian Red Cross, Member of the National Youth Advisory Committee, June 2018 - March 2019


• Collaborated with CASIS Vancouver to produce a briefing note titled, “The Growing Threat Domain of Cyber Kinetic Singularity,” published in the Journal of Intelligence, Conflict and Warfare 2(1), (2019)

• Sports and outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy running half marathons, indoor cycling, hiking and recreational soccer



An-Noûra Compaoré

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Black Business and Professional Association National Scholarship, 2020 • Global Conversation: The Marathon Must Go On: Importance of Social Justice Movements and Allyship During Covid-19, 2020 • David Peterson Student Led Initiative Fellowship, 2020 • Arts and Science Award, 2020 • Munk School of Public Policy and Global Affairs delegate at Harvard Kennedy School Black Policy Conference, 2020 • Recipient of Entrance Award, 2019

University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia Bachelor of Economics, 2019 • UBC Governor’s Medal Nominee, 2019 • University of British Columbia Undergraduate Research Award, 2018-2019 • Elected Vice-President of Finance and Operations at the University of British Columbia Student Union, 2018-2019 • Research Specialist in Economics; Research Paper, Are We Scapegoating Foreign Aid (2019)


Ontario Ministry of Finance, Toronto, Ontario Policy Intern, 2020 • Provided analysis, advices, and tactical support for the development of provincial securities relief affected by COVID-19 • Conducted research and reports on the chairs and CEO appointments of Ontario Ministry of Finance agencies, Canadian, and

international securities commissions that was included on the deck to brief the minister and the deck used to brief the cabinet in support of potential legislative amendments to the Ontario Securities Commission governance structure.

• Presented to the division a slide deck on open data privacy solutions to be utilized in the future Ontario regulatory sandboxes.

Mosaic Institute, Toronto, Ontario Researcher, 2020 • Investigated different ways that the Muslim, Black, Jewish, and Indigenous communities in Ontario experiences social media

hate to create jurisdictional scans, environmental scans, and executive summaries. • Coordinated and headed mixed method community research surveys, consultations, and in-depth interviews to capture the

lived experiences of racialized communities. • Developed quantitative and qualitative data analysis plans to process the data. Self-taught JMP statistical software to code,

analyze, and generate graphs. Conducted quantitative and qualitative data analysis in Stata Software and R-Studio. • Developed recommendations for stakeholders and completed the research paper.

University of British Columbia Student Union, Kelowna, British Columbia Vice President of Finance and Operations, 2018–2019 • Eradicated the $40,000 CAD long-term student union debt. • Created four financial pillars aligned with the MNP reports to maintain sustainable financial surplus and transparency. • Developed a student initiative fund called the Legacy Fund to help students create goals that goes beyond their academics. • Generated the first financial surplus ($520,000 CAD) of the UBC Student Union history.

Munk School Black Student Association Co-founder & President, 2020–PRESENT. • Merged the Black students of the Master of Public Policy and the Master of Global Affairs students to create the MSBSA. It aims

to address the underrepresentation of the Black students at the Munk School.

Policy, Elections, and Representation Lab Policy Research Assistant, 2019-2020 • Coded and analyzed raw data under using fixed deadlines.


• Fluent in written and oral French; Fluent in Mooré



Matt Condie

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Recipient of the Paul Cardario Fellowship in Public Policy Scholarship, 2020 • Finance Director of the Master of Public Policy Student Association, 2020-2021 • Masters-level Statistics and Economics Teaching Assistant, 2020-2021

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON Bachelor of Arts, 2019 • Majored in Economics and Commerce and graduated with distinction • Awarded 2017 Co-op Student of the Year for most outstanding contributions to employers, excellent academic records, and

active involvement within the university and community at large • Authored a 30-page undergraduate thesis aimed at quantifying (using Stata and R) the impacts of South Africa’s newly

implemented National Health Insurance policy on the quality of life and health of its citizens


Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure, Toronto, ON Policy Analyst, April 2020 – September 2020

• Worked alongside a group of economists performing data analysis and research to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Ontario’s construction industry while informing the Ontario Government’s Infrastructure and Economic Recovery Strategy

• Provided ongoing technical briefings for the Deputy Minister and presented my research to over 80 employees across the OPS David Suzuki Foundation, Toronto, ON Policy Consultant, September 2019 – April 2020 • Conducted policy research (including jurisdictional scans) for the David Suzuki Foundation’s (DSF) 10-year strategic plan focused

around a Canadian strategy to combat long-term environmental issues and transition to a “well-being driven society” • Compiled a 30-page report on New Zealand’s Well-Being Budget and presented findings to a group of 70 DSF employees

Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Toronto, ON Economic Advisor, January - August 2018

• Performed extensive research on disruptive technology sectors such as artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, IoT, and more to develop targeted FDI strategies and assist local businesses with expansion efforts within Ontario

• Supported and facilitated international co-operations between Ontario and governments within Northern Ireland, Silicon Valley, Seattle and Chicago

• Developed proficiency in Excel, Stata, R and Beyond 20/20 (for data analysis) as well as Microsoft Dynamics (eCRM platform) HubHead Corporation, Markham, ON Marketing Coordinator/Technical Writer, Fall 2016 and Spring 2017

• Assumed responsibilities of the Chief Marketing Officer two weeks into the placement, working directly under the President • Increased lead generation by approximately 300% within the first four months and reinvented the company’s social media

presence through implementing customer-centric marketing strategies and creating client-focused content • Performed social media and email marketing as well as content writing including brochures, blogs, flip books and white papers • Developed proficiency in Microsoft Suite, WordPress, Pardot, Salesforce, Google Analytics, Photoshop, and Canva


• High proficiency and professional experience working with data analysis applications such as Microsoft Excel, Stata, and R • Expert-level fluency In design and data-visualization techniques using Canva, Photoshop, Tableau, and Power BI • Munk School Program Representative, University of Toronto Graduate Student Union, 2020-Present • Finalist, Munk School Urban Policy Case Competition, 2019 • Owner of my own business as a professional visual artist since I was 16 years old, selling my work across North America



John David Connolly

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2019 • Professional development in using software including STATA and MS Excel, and in writing briefs and jurisdictional scans • Year One courses focus on providing students with the statistical and analytical skills requisite for work as policy experts in any

field. This competency with quantitative analysis is complemented with courses focused on enhancing one’s understanding of Canada’s current policy context.

Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Bachelor of Arts Honours, with Distinction, 2019 • Specialization in English Language and Literature • Applied to, and subsequently wrote, an undergraduate thesis on artificial intelligence and poetry • Faculty of Arts Dean's Honour List, 2016-2017


C.D. Howe Institute, Toronto, ON Intern, Communications and Public Affairs July 2020 – September 2020 • Researched and wrote a report on the way disinformation influences discourse online. Exploring how the technological

infrastructure of social media platforms impacts the reach and efficacy of disinformation campaigns. The report ended with a best practices section for engaging with online audiences.

• Worked with a team of communications professionals on a broad range of tasks including drafting memos, creating quarterly reports, transcribing podcast clips

• Collected and organized data on website which was ultimately given to the department head to build a dataset in STATA. This dataset is being used to analyze patterns in user engagement with the research the institute publishes online.

Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Research Assistant, September 2018-June 2019 • Worked in a team of scholars at Ryerson’s Centre for Digital Humanities to digitize Victorian era periodicals, host scholarly

summits on related topics, and collaborate with other scholars within the digital humanities. • Further developed Ryerson’s Database of Ornament, indexing and cataloguing textual ornaments along with their metadata. • Scanned in and digitized periodicals and generated visual descriptions of artworks for the visually impaired. • Attended the Digital Humanities Summer Institute at the University of Victoria where scholars from across the world meet to

attend courses, present papers, and collaborate on projects. Attended a course on linked open data and the semantic web. • Presented at, and helped facilitate, the Digital Diversity @ Ryerson Symposium, which showcased the interdisciplinary digital

projects of scholars from various universities. Presented my research on artificial intelligence and poetry.


• Certificate of Bilingual Studies in French Immersion • Published poetry in publications such as Winter and several editions of The Continuist • Food Handler Certification, Certificate Number: 2264-18-351865, February 2018 • Smart Serve Certification, Certificate Number: e151215302516, December 2015 • Standard First Aid with CPR-C, May 2014 • National Lifesaving Society Certified Pool Lifeguard, #COJ77H, July 2013



Duncan Cooper EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Winner, Urban Policy Case Competition, 2020 • Statistics and Economics Teaching Assistant, 2020 • Recipient of the St. Andrews Society of Montreal’s scholarship for academic excellence • Recipient of the Munk School Entrance Scholarship

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia Bachelor of Arts, 2018 • Specialization in History (Honours). Completed a year-long graduating thesis titled “The Nature of Banff: Constructing Settler

Colonialism along Company and Country Lines” under the supervision of Dr. Coll Thrush • Elected VP Finance, History Students Association; managed a yearly budget through the UBC Alma Mater Society • Editor at the UBC Atlas Journal of World History, evaluated over one hundred submissions from students across Canada


Ministry of Infrastructure Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Junior Policy Analyst (Co-op), Summer 2020 • Supported core policy functions of the strategic and horizontal initiatives team by aiding in the production of briefing notes,

memoranda, correspondence, and presentation decks. • Gained a certificate in Gender-Based Analysis (GBA+), a research methodology that applies intersectional considerations of

identity to the work done by the federal government by evaluating projects at the development, implementation, and evaluation stages.

• Researched and wrote a report on the future of infrastructure in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was presented to multiple branches within the department.

• Created a podcast series on COVID-19 economic stimulus featuring thought-leaders from past governments and the not-for-profit and private sectors.

Montreal Institute for Genocide Studies (MIGS), Montreal, Quebec Junior Research Fellow, 2019 • Conducted research on policy issues relating to Artificial Intelligence and human rights, digital radicalization, as well as

responses to mass atrocities in Myanmar and Xianjiang. • Aided in the creation and coordination of an instructional course for Global Affairs Canada (GAC) employees on the evolving

nature of journalism and diplomacy. This course was renewed for 2020. • Aided in grant-writing for MIGS ongoing projects with budgets in excess of 10 000$ from both domestic and international

sponsors, with funding allocated to conferences, report-writing, and travel costs.

The Leap, Montreal, Quebec Organizer and Social Media Administrator, 2017 • Moderated and created pages for the local chapter across diverse mediums, garnering more than a thousand local members

and over 100 000 page views. • Fostered links between existing activist groups, in order to bring in speakers and collaborate on events. • Liaised with the national organizers in Toronto and regional organizers across the country in order to collaborate on issues

relating to environmental policy, Indigenous land rights, and social justice.


• Fluent in English and French, working towards Spanish. • Avid runner, boulderer, and cyclist • Toronto Star Publication: Co-published an Op-ed in the Toronto Star entitled “Canada must legislate Facebook to tackle online-

networked hate,” with the executive director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide Studies, Kyle Matthews



Kayla Daneal EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2019 • Recipient of Academic Merit Award, 2020 • Corporate Relations Coordinator, North American Model United Nations (NAMUN), 2020-2021

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2019 • Specialization in International Development Studies • Elected President, International Development Studies Students’ Association (IDSSA), 2016-2018 • Graduated with Distinction


Centre for Global Social Policy, Toronto, ON Research Assistant, 2020 – Present

• Conducts background research to investigate how the organization of care influences the global economy of care workers, and what this means for gender inequalities, social developments, and national and global governance

• Produces reports and briefing notes on the research findings, as well as a variety of products to publicize the project’s research, including website stories, policy briefs, and media releases

• Engages with the Centre’s stakeholders in various governments, international organizations, and not-for-profit sectors Canadian Partnership for Reconstruction and Development (CPRD), Toronto, ON Partnership Management and Communications Assistant, 2019 – 2020

• Assisted in partnership management and stakeholder relations by building new and expanding already existing partnerships via email correspondence

• Researched necessary background information in post-conflict reconstruction and disaster risk-management for the completion of project or grant bids, and prepared necessary documents for partnership proposals, such as policy briefs

• Edited and designed project documents and reports, which includes project chart and graph making, using Microsoft Office and online design tools such as Canva or Venngage

Policy Innovation Initiative (Pii), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Policy Analyst, 2019 – 2020

• Researched and identified emerging issues in immigration and refugee policy in Canada, analyzed how these issues impact both federal and provincial policymaking, and determined potential avenues for future immigration and refugee policies

• Created a briefing note to disseminate findings on how Canada can develop and implement a plan to limit the number of newcomers who fall victim to extortion phone scams, with the goal of educating newcomers on how to avoid extortion scams and reduce the financial burden on both these newcomers and the federal government

Students for International Development (SID), Project Manager (Intern), Summer 2017 Nature’s Emporium, Customer Service Supervisor and Administrative Support Specialist, 2015 – Present


• Advanced oral and written French; conversational Italian; beginner Swahili and Assyrian • Working knowledge of Project Management Frameworks, Logic Models, and Monitoring and Evaluation Plans • Published a commentary article in the digital magazine, Public Policy and Governance Review, titled ‘”Who would fall for

that?”: The Alarming Truth Behind those Pesky Scam Phone Calls’, 2020 • Recipient of the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies’ Emerging Scholar Award, 2019 • Published a case study on the Participedia online platform for participatory political processes titled 'The SDGs Kenya Forum for

Sustainable Development: 'Leave No One' Behind National Dialogues', 2018 • Passionate advocate for participatory governance and racial equality; hobbies include cooking, walking, and reading



Emilie De Monte

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021

• Published in the Public Policy and Governance Review, a peer-reviewed journal

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Bachelor of Arts (Honours), 2015 • Specialization in Economics • Elected President, McMaster Model United Nations • Dean's Honour List, 2011-2015


Department of National Defence, Hamilton & Toronto, ON Second Lieutenant in the Cadet Instructor Cadre of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves, February 2013 – September 2020

• Delivered the Air Cadet Training program, teaching courses in leadership, field training survival, aviation, and citizenship • Completed military conflict resolution training, which is applicable to everyday professional and interpersonal conflicts • Organized engaging online programming and debates via Zoom to adapt to social distancing constraints of COVID-19

Jazz Aviation, Toronto, ON Flight Attendant, April 2017 – August 2020

• Utilized empathy and patience to provide exemplary customer service • Ensured passenger safety through crew collaboration and keeping current with relevant aviation law and company policies • Provided leadership during time-sensitive, life-threatening in-flight medical emergencies • Developed shift-work health management skills to thrive working 14-hour days

Ontario Public Service, Toronto, ON Policy Intern, Ministry of Education, Equity and Inclusive Education Unit, April – August 2016 • Lead the development of an equity briefing deck for the incoming Minister of Education • Represented the branch and provided an equity lens at stakeholder events, working groups, and cross-ministry initiatives • Consolidated auditing data on branch Transfer Payment Agreements and produced a final report with accessible data

visualizations and reporting templates to ease the accountability process in the future • Conducted literature reviews and drafted briefing notes on key international equity developments

Public Good Initiative, Toronto, ON Policy Consultant (Volunteer), October 2015 – August 2016

• Consulted with Womenatthecentre, an advocacy group run by survivors of domestic violence • Completed the Public Good Initiative Trauma-informed Sensitivity Training Program and conducted one-on-one and panel

interviews to evaluate survivor engagement in the domestic violence service sector • Utilized writing and design skills to produce a literature review and a community handbook from findings


• Junior Producer – Beyond the Headlines, CIUT 89.5, hosted public policy radio show • President, External VP, Member – McMaster Model United Nations Team, winning 2015 Outstanding Delegate Award • Member – McMaster Debating Society, winning runner-up best speaker at the 2013 McMaster In House Competition • Volunteer – Sunnybrook Veterans Centre Remembrance Day Ceremonies, Toronto Santa Claus Parade, MACGreen - campus

sustainability service, Vaughan Food Bank • Singer – Cardinal Carter Academy Chamber Choir, McMaster University Chamber Choir, Hart House Chorus, SixMix • English (fluent); French (Intermediate)



Fatemah Ebrahim

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Collaborative Specialization in Ethnic and Pluralism Studies • Teaching Assistant for the Honourable Bob Rae and Professor Drew Fagan • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2019

Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON Honours Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, 2019 • Specialization in Strategic Public Opinion and Policy Analysis • Dean's Honour List, 2015-2019, Graduated with High Distinction • The Richard Lewar Prestige Scholarship (2015-2019), the Arthur Kroeger College National Scholarship (2015)


Ontario Cabinet Office, Toronto, ON Policy Analyst (Co-op), May 2020 – Present • Research various sources of information to support policy and program development for Ontario’s COVID-19 Recovery Planning • Analyze and evaluate information and data, identify issues and trends, and prepare documentation such as briefing materials,

decks, reports, and Question & Answers packages for use by senior management • Liaise with other ministries, levels of government, business and community groups, to exchange information and best

coordinate pandemic recovery efforts • Support the highest OPS table on COVID Recovery Planning through organizing the agenda, drafting action items, reviewing

meeting materials, and completing any other tasks as assigned by the Secretary of Cabinet or the Premier’s Chief of Staff • Support the Policy Innovation Hub, an in-house consulting team on projects involving various ministry clients

Ontario Ministry of Labour, Toronto, ON Research Assistant, Summer 2018 & Summer 2019

• Used superior analytical skills to research and evaluate information, conduct data and trends analyses, and developed recommendations for projects within the Transfer Payment Agreements, Research Management Framework, Open for Business, Young Worker, Small Business, Vulnerability, and Impairment files

• Liaised with team leads to review programs for efficiencies and provided input to the Integrated Health and Safety Strategy • Conducted a jurisdictional scan of occupational health and safety programs designed for small businesses and critically

examined findings to make recommendations for improvements to Ontario programs Global Affairs Canada, Ottawa, ON Junior Trade Policy Analyst, September – December 2018 • Researched pressing issues, conducted daily media scans within the Canadian trade sector, drafted one-pagers, and presented

findings to policy analysts and deputy directors • Provided accurate and relevant analyses on trade issues pertaining to the Canada-EU Comprehensive and Economic Trade

Agreement (CETA), the Canada-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement negotiations, the Canada-Pacific Alliance Free Trade Agreement negotiations and the World Trade Organization Committee on Government Procurement


• Elected as President of the Master of Public Policy Student Association (MPPSA) for the 2020-2021 academic year • Acted as a Junior Producer on Beyond the Headlines (CIUT 89.5 FM) for the 2019-2020 academic year • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), G-Suite, STATA, and SPSS • Intermediate-level French (oral and written) • Passionate about immigration and social policy, data visualization, strategic foresight, and public speaking • Interests include kickboxing, yoga, and reading



Pavlina Faltynek

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, Specialization in Public Health, 2021 • Ontario Graduate Scholarship Recipient 2020, $10,000 • Finalist, Munk School Urban Policy Case Competition, 2020 • Statistics and Economics Teaching Assistant, 2020-2021

University of Western Ontario, London, ON Master of Science in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience, 2017 University of Western Ontario, London, ON Bachelor of Arts, Honors Specialization in Psychology, 2014


Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation, Toronto, ON Policy Intern, April 2020-Present • Developed health system organization recommendations based on acute and community care performance data • Conducted analysis of the economic and health outcomes associated with hospital repatriation for acquired brain injury • Worked directly with health system and community stakeholders to collect data and organize provincial Brain Injury Summit

St Joseph’s Healthcare, London, ON Research Associate, 2017-2019 • Was responsible for coordinating a team of researchers to assess and analyze the brain injury literature as the project lead for

the Evidence-Based Review of Acquired Brain Injury (ERABI) project • Developed and authored the ERABI Clinical Guidebook to support the daily clinical practice of brain injury rehabilitation • Received over $75, 000 in funding to support knowledge translation for evidence-based practice in brain injury rehabilitation

King’s University College, London, ON King’s Academic Mentoring Program (KAMP) Coordinator, 2013-2014 • Proposed and developed the King’s Academic Mentoring Program to support undergraduate students with their transition to

university life • Developed legal procedures, recruited and trained over 40 student mentors on issues such as academic success, LGBTQ+ allies,

suicide awareness, financial literacy, and community resources

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Mirkowski, M., McIntyre, A., Faltynek, P., Sequeira, N. & Cassidy, C. (2019) Nonpharmacological rehabilitation interventions for motor & cognitive outcomes following pediatric stroke: A systematic review. European Journal of Pediatrics, Vol.178(4), pp.433-454. Benton, B., McIntyre, A., Mirkowski, M., Faltynek, P., Muise, S., & Teasell, R. (2019) Dysphagia Rehabilitation Intervention Strategies in Moderate-Severe Acquired Brain Injury: A Scoping Review. Brain Injury. In review. Faltynek, P. (2017) “Why we should all be tweeting about birds”. University finals, 3 Minute Thesis Competition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pIFeO1Fltc&index=3&list=PLbZM4TW_GWGT_rvZ_SDdpnV8KpCQqqGPb


• Policy Analyst for CivicAction, September 2019-April 2020 • Compliance Analyst for G7 Research Group at University of Toronto, area: Sexual Violence in Conflict, 2019-2020 • Volunteer for the Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS), 2015-Present • Graduate Editor for the Western Undergraduate Psychology Journal, 2016-2017 • Statistics Teaching Assistant at Western University, 2015-2017

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Salman A. Faruqi EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Mathematics and Statistics Teaching Assistant (August 2020 - Present). • Director, Consulting Careers Initiative at the Munk School (April 2020 - Present). • Placed 2nd (out of 11 teams) at the National Annual Public Administration Case Competition by CAPPA (February 2020). • Placed 2nd (out of 12 teams) at the SHIFT Public Sector Case Competition by KPMG (October 2019).

Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Bachelor of Arts, International Economic and Finance, 2019 • Recipient of the Gallivan Student Leadership Award (2017). • Dean’s Honor List.


Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Ottawa, ON Compliance Analyst (Reliability Status), August 2020 – Present • Responsible for investigating Licensed Insolvency Trustees (LIT) to ensure their compliance with the Bankruptcy and Insolvency

Act (BIA). • Authorized to recommend policy enforcement mechanisms to improve LIT compliance with the BIA.

Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) Toronto, ON Policy Analyst, May 2020 – August 2020 • Analyzed consumption and vacancy trends in dense urban areas to make recommendations to Business Improvement Areas

(BIAs) for how they can increase business revenues during COVID-19. • Contributed to the development of Block Study Reports analyzing the impacts that COVID-19 had on BIAs. • Recommended changes to CUI’s equity and inclusion policies. This led to CUI committing to apply an equity lens to their

activities and programs, evaluating their governance structure and providing staff with equity training.

Public Good Initiative (PGI), Toronto, ON Policy Consultant (Pro-Bono), October 2019 – May 2020 • Provided consulting services to People for Education (PFE) to understand how the future of work will impact education. • Analyzed the future of work and how school curriculums must change to better prepare students for this, using jurisdictional

scans, survey interpretations and literature reviews. • Presented findings to PFE, with a recommendation to advocate for a more flexible education system to better prepare students

for the future of work. These findings were leveraged by the client to develop new programming. Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Board of Governor, September 2018 - September 2019 • Elected to represent over 45,000 students as a member of the Board of Governors. • Supervised the management of Ryerson University’s finances, risk assessment and strategic policy plan including an

endowment fund of over $100 million. • Recommended further investments for Open Educational Resources (OER) which led to increased OER funding by $500,000. • Provided feedback and insight towards Ryerson’s strategic policy plan, including the creation of Ryerson’s law school.


• Bring Back Main Streets Memo - Examining how COVID-19 has impacted consumer attitudes in urban Canada. • COVID-19 Signpost Report - Examining how life in Canadian cities changed over the first 100 days of COVID-19. • Mental Health Certification - Certified in mental health first aid by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. • Underground Dance Academy – Member of the Underground Dance Academy, specializing in urban hip hop. • Languages – Fluent in English and Urdu.

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Karishma Firdausi

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Entrance Scholarship • Faculty of Arts and Science Master of Public Policy Award • Student Leadership Initiative Award • Awarded Master of Public Policy Graduate Teaching Assistant Position, Macroeconomics for Public Policy

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Honors Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction, 2019 • Specialization in Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies • Dean's Honour List and twice recipient of New College Academic Scholarships, 2017-19


University of Toronto, School of Graduate Studies Toronto, ON Graduate Education Council Member, September 2020-Present • An elected Graduate Education Council (GEC) Member, representing the Graduate Students in Division II, Social Sciences • Working under the directives of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice-Provost for Graduate Research and Education and

liaising with the Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and other various stakeholders across the University of Toronto, School of Graduate Studies.

• Membership is subsumed under the academic advisory committee and approval body, responsible for developing and implementing policies and regulations for graduate studies at the University of Toronto

• Responsibilities vary from attending Council meetings, reviewing agenda materials and making informed decisions about items requiring Council approval.

• Responsible for considering, recommending and, where appropriate, approving new and/or revised School of Graduate Studies academic policies and regulations.

Equity, Diversity and Public Policy Initiative, Toronto, ON Director, May 2020-Present • Responsible for interviewing and hiring Master of Public Policy and Master of Global Affair Year 1 and Year 2 Equity Analysts • Proposing and getting approved a 2020-2021 budget proposal, outlining finance requirements for approval by the Munk School

of Global Affairs and Public Policy administration. • Delegating responsibilities to Equity Analysts to assess issues of equity, diversity and inclusion at the Program Administration

level for the Munk graduate program. • Hosting the annual conference to highlight policy initiatives that can improve social and academic inclusion and accessibility • Create and administer a diversity, inclusion and accessibility survey to assess graduate student needs and suggest program

improvements. Research methods include a comparative analysis of survey results, analyzing historical program data and student demographics.

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), Toronto, ON Privacy and Freedom of Information Student, Compliance Division, May 2020-August 2020 • Actively engaging in the development and maintenance of corporate, functional, and operational privacy and freedom of

information policies, and subordinate directives, standards, and guidelines. • Recommending appropriate actions to requests from business areas on user verification and privacy breaches by producing

research from Privacy Commissioners and other government departments. • Amending the Privacy and Freedom of Information Office operations manual, collaborating with WSIB’s legal team to ensure

the content was efficiently written and accurate. • Reviewing legal statutes, regulations, directives, and policy instruments and jurisdictional reviews. • Identifying and researching relevant/emerging corporate policy issues; and consulting with intradivisional areas and operating

areas, as well as influential stakeholder groups.



Danielle Foppiano

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Scholarships: Munk Graduate Fellowship ($5000); Faculty of Arts & Science MPP Award ($1500); Entrance Scholarship ($3000) • Compass Mentorship Program: Mentor for two first-year MPP students

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, Distinction, 2019 • Double Major in Criminology & Socio-legal Studies and Environmental Studies • Recipient of two New College Scholarships for Academic Excellence, 2018


Equity, Diversity and Public Policy Initiative, Toronto, ON Senior Equity Analyst, September 2020-present • Equity Advisory Committee: advise MPP student body and Munk School administration on issues pertaining to equity and

inclusion in school events, curriculum, and program recruitment Equity Analyst, September 2019-April 2020 • Published Article: “SRO Programs in Ontario’s Public Schools”, The Public Policy & Governance Review, December 2019 • Established Munk School’s 2019/2020 MPP Program Diversity Profile: collected data regarding student diversity and assessed

socioeconomic barriers of joining the MPP program • Lead Analyst for Annual Conference: Climate Justice, March 2020: determined conference theme and appropriate logistics,

such as funding/sponsorship opportunities, and examined outreach opportunities to other universities and the GTA community Policy Innovation Initiative, Toronto, ON Project Team Lead, September 2020-present • Advising a team of five first year MPP students on best practices for researching innovations in renewable energy, including

conducting a literature review, delegating tasks while maintaining cohesiveness, and effectively presenting findings • Exercising critical thinking skills to ensure the project can maintain an innovate focus while acknowledging topic complexity • Facilitating biweekly meetings to keep track of project progress, mitigate project barriers, and resolve group conflict

Public Good Initiative, Toronto, ON Internal Evaluation Consultant, September 2019-May 2020 • Work collaboratively to assess the successes and areas of improvements in the PGI program • Review previous evaluation reports and express good judgement in planning deliverable and meeting timelines • Liaising with 11 not-for-profit organizations, 45 MPP students, Board of Directors, and relevant Munk stakeholders • Continuous creation of a logic model to ensure intermediate and overall project goals are met • Draft and administer online surveys through Google Forms and facilitating focus groups with 30+ consultants

School of the Environment, Environment & Religion Co-Researcher, September 2017-April 2018 Canadian Tire, Inventory Specialist, June 2016-August 2018


• Undergraduate Volunteer Work: LGBTOUT Drop-In Centre Peer Support Volunteer, 2016-2019; Environmental Students' Union Mentorship Program, 2017-2018; NEWPride Executive Team, 2017-2018

• Policy Interests: criminal-legal and corrections policy; climate change and energy policy; sustainable building design • Non-Academic Interests: cooking, baking, landscape photography



Katie Gao

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2019; Recipient of TAship, 2020.

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Honours Bachelor of Science, 2019 • Specialization in Financial Economics • Scholarship and Awards: C.L. Burton Scholarship for Modern Languages (2016-2017); John Melady Memorial Scholarship

(2017); Dean’s Honour List (2015-2019)


Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Toronto, ON Policy Analyst (Co-op), Summer 2020

• Supported the government’s priority of increasing apprenticeship opportunities and building the skilled trades pipeline by conducting preliminary market capacity research, developing a stakeholder engagement plan, and preparing information notes and presentation decks, which were used to inform high priority policy options.

• Conducted an analysis of the Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) surveys and authored briefing notes summarizing the key findings from OCS’ coronavirus contractor survey series on workforce implications as a result of COVID-19. My briefing notes contributed to senior management briefings and policy items that needed to be informed by stakeholder concerns.

• Provided program implementation support on an initiative which is intended to better support employers participating in apprenticeship training. My contributions included preparing meeting notes, co-presenting funding details to senior ministry staffs, and drafting communication products for external stakeholders.

• Developed expertise in drafting Minister’s correspondence to support the minister in his reply to stakeholders. • Coordinated the preparation of correspondence for branch policy matters, house book notes and issue management

correspondence by liaising with ADMO staff and senior managers. Monitored the status of deliverables and prioritized tasks in order of importance to support the operation of the Director’s Office.

Public Good Initiative, Toronto, ON Public Sector Consultant, September 2019–April 2020

• Conducted in-depth research on behalf of Business and Higher Education Roundtable (BHER), a national NGO with a mission to enhance innovative ecosystems in Canada. This work involved analyzing Canada’s current research partnership policy landscape, and flagging constraints and challenges faced by small to medium sized enterprises.

• Gathered qualitative data and information from post-secondary institutions’ websites, government publications, policy papers from think tanks. The information is used for developing actionable policy recommendations for government entities, institutions and business about ways to resolve innovative constraints and accelerate the Canadian innovation ecosystem.

• Consulted with staff at the research and innovation office and university professors to access project specific research sources and conducted interviews to support the case study analysis.

• Collaborated with team members on preparing the research report and deck for the Chief Executive Officer and presented the key findings to the BHER team.

Policy Innovation Initiative, Research Analyst, September 2019-April 2020 G7 Research Group, Compliance Analyst, September 2019-April 2020


• Participated in Urban Policy Lab Case Competition to design an implementation strategy for Transit-oriented Develop in Toronto, while addressing challenges with housing affordability, gentrification and buy-in from developers and local communities.

• Technical skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Stata, Data visualization • Language skills: English (proficient); Chinese (native); German (Goethe-Zertifikat B1)



Steven Giallelis

EDUCATION

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Bachelor of Arts (Honours), 2019 • Major in Criminology, Minor in Law • Dean's Honour List, 2017-2019


Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure, Policy and Planning Branch, Toronto, ON Research Analyst, June 2020- Dec 2020 • Engaged in the oversight of programs offered by Infrastructure Ontario and developed policies to enhance infrastructure

delivery • Conducted research and analysis of performance-based measurement systems and benchmarking policies, including scholarly

articles, international data bases and government reports to be incorporated in policy development • Drafted briefing notes, jurisdictional scans and slide decks for the consolidated use of key performance indicators and the

expansion of the Infrastructure Ontario Loan Program • Developed an implementation plan of policy recommendations following a review of Infrastructure Ontario’s Real Estate

business line to address identified shortfalls

Ontario Power Generation, Security Programs, Contracts & Stakeholder Relations, Toronto, ON Security Support Advisor, May 2019- Aug 2019 • Assisted in the revision of corporate governance within the Emergency Management & Security Programs Department

contributing towards the protection of company assets in accordance with OPG Safe Operations Policy • Commenced an economic analysis comparing the financial cost of contract security services and in-house guard services

identifying the most cost-effective outcome • Conducted background searches, security clearances, and reference checks for contract security corporations, current and

onboarding employees ensuring compliance and satisfaction to OPG contractual employment requirements and standards Ontario Power Generation, Security Programs, Contracts & Stakeholder Relations, Toronto, ON Developmental Student, Corpora

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$BOEJEBUF1SPGJMFT...Omar Ali EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2021 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship,