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Class of 2019 Candidate List

Student Profiles for the Master of Public Policy Class of 2020

Page 3 Lamia Aganagic Page 45 Nilanee Koneswaran Page 4 Saif-U-Din Alnuweiri Page 46 Rikin Kotak Page 5 Erin Anderson-Birmingham Page 47 Natalie Krzywiecki Page 6 Aryeh Ansel Page 48 Nemesha Kukan Page 7 Victoria Antinucci Page 49 Arpit Kumar Page 8 Shir Barzilay Page 50 Matthew Kupferschmidt Page 9 Jennifer Bocti Page 51 Adam Laughton Page 10 Aidan Carroll Page 52 Lin Ying Lin Page 11 Clarence Chan Page 53 Katherine Lordon Page 12 Jennifer Chew Page 54 Saurav Maini Page 13 Joshua Cho Page 55 Daniella Marciano Page 14 Catherine Clasadonte Page 56 Chloe Marcil Page 15 Chelsea Clifford Page 57 Megan Mattes Page 16 Carly Cook Page 58 Anna Millar Page 17 Olivia Courneya Page 59 Benjamin Miller Page 18 Alexandra De Rosa Page 60 Madison Newton Page 19 Caitlyn Dwyer Page 61 Samantha Nguyen Page 20 Evguenia Ermakova Page 62 Vienna O'Shea Page 21 Arsalan Esmaeili Page 63 Madhav Panday Page 22 Dean Evangeliou Page 64 Ryan Phillips Page 23 Caroline Ewen Page 65 Matthew Quance Page 24 Andre Fast Page 66 Shalini Ramgoolam Page 25 Jolene Funk Page 67 Cherise Regier Page 26 Maya Gajic Page 68 Rachel Robinson Page 27 Natalie Gdyczynski Page 69 Victoria Santos Page 28 Robert Giannetta Page 70 Donya Taghizadeh Page 29 Aneet Gill Page 71 Genevieve Tallmeister Page 30 Luka Glozic Page 72 Sandy Tat Page 31 Alexander Gold-Apel Page 73 Melisa Tica Page 32 Timothy Gopaul Page 74 Brendan Toles Page 33 Amanda Grant Page 75 Monica Trott Page 34 Momina Habib Page 76 Laurent-Philippe Veilleux Page 35 Sarah Howe Page 77 Vienna Vendittelli Page 36 Kelly Husack Page 78 George Wilson Page 37 Declan Ingham Page 79 David Wood Page 38 Michael Jackman Page 80 Caroline Xhaferri Page 39 Fatema Jaffer Page 81 Marjila Yousof Page 40 Ayesha Jamshaid Page 82 Petek Yurt Page 41 Mohamed Jassim Page 83 Lawrence Zhang Page 42 Habiba Khaled Page 84 Adam Zivojinovic Page 43 Sarah Khan Page 85 Fatima Zubairi Page 44 Kristi Kodama

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Lamia Aganagic

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Cadario Scholarship, 2019  Entrance Scholarship, 2018  Shirley Hoy Award, 2019

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Bachelor of Kinesiology – High Honours, 2017  Communications Commissioner, Kinesiology and Physical Education Undergraduate Association, 2016‐2017  Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award, 2017  Dean’s Student Leadership Award, 2016 & 2017  R. Tait McKenzie Society Inductee, 2017  Entrance Scholarship, 2013

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, ON Project Analyst – Quality Improvement, Summer 2019  Supported the reporting oversight and program design of organizational wide action plans within the hospital’s Performance Index and Quality Improvement Plan  Assisted in the ongoing implementation of priority Quality Improvement initiatives such as the Pediatric Diabetes Education Centre Service Review and Mental Health Ambulatory Services Review that serve to standardize processes and optimize practice in advance of the integration of a new Health Information System  Provided research and analysis support through the use of quantitative and qualitative methodologies for the Quality Improvement team’s inventory of research papers and conference submissions

School of Cities – University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Graduate Fellow, 2019  Recipient of the inaugural School of Cities Graduate Fellowship for a project proposal that highlighted urban Indigeneity and the health outcomes of Indigenous women living within the city of Toronto  Organized a Mindfulness and Meditation workshop for self‐identifying Indigenous women who access the services at the Native Women’s Resource Centre (NWRC) in collaboration with the Director and Community Wellness Manager at NWRC  Presented the fellowship at the culminating School of Cities Student Fellow Symposium hosted by the School’s Directors

Gender, Diversity and Public Policy Initiative, Toronto, ON Analyst (Volunteer) – Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, 2018 – 2019  Curated an Urban Priority Agenda for Toronto’s City Council based on the Forum for Challengers event hosted by GDPP  Collaborated with fellow GDPP Analysts to facilitate a Roundtable Discussion with three distinguished panelists on gender equity in STEM fields in the Canadian context  Served as a Content Curator for the GDPP social media accounts (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) to disseminate information relevant to GDPP initiatives in addition to sharing topical articles, videos and infographics

Master of Public Policy Student Association, Academic Functions Coordinator (Volunteer), 2018 ‐ 2019 Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Co‐Chair (Volunteer) – Task Force on Race and Indigeneity, 2017 ‐ 2019

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Intermediate level oral and written French (UofT – School of Continuing Studies, Seneca College – Continuing Education)  Munk Delegate, Ford + Munk Policy Conference (2019)  Cohort Representative, University of Toronto Women in House (2018)  Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Leader, UHN Toronto Rehab Rumsey Centre (2016‐2017)  Cadaveric Prosector, Faculty of Medicine – Division of Anatomy (2015‐2016)  Interests include: travel, yoga, music, film and literature

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Saif Alnuweiri EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

Columbia Journalism School, Columbia University, New York, NY Master’s in Journalism with Specialization in Digital Media, 2015  Master’s Thesis: Student Political Activism on New York City Campuses

Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Science in Journalism, GPA: 3.64 / 4.0, 2014  Dean’s List: 2010 ‐ 2012  Concentration: Political Science, Certificate in Middle East Studies  Qatar Foundation Merit‐Based Scholarship, 2012 ‐ 2014

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ontario Growth Secretariat, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Toronto, ON Partnerships and Consultations Policy Co‐Op, May ‐ August 2019  Analyzed and catalogued over 100 private sector submissions to implement new PSEZ policy in the GGH  Coordinated meetings between OGS and GGH municipalities on PSEZ implementation  Gained working knowledge of land use planning and growth management policies in Ontario  Fulfilled communications requests for the Minister’s Office  Learned OPS accessibility standards while migrating key divisional documents to new Ontario.ca domain  Organized AMO conference materials for ADM and House Book notes for incoming branch director  Produced popular bi‐weekly Twitter digest covering urban policy, land use planning and best practices

Walter Gordon Symposium, Toronto, ON Panel Organizer, November 2018 ‐ March 2019  Worked with a small team of graduate students to create a panel on the future of Canadian cities in 2050  Performed background research on prospective panelists and their relevant expertise in the subject area  Contacted prospective panelists and moderators for the selection process for the panel

Yahoo! News Canada, Toronto, ON News Editor, March 2017 ‐ September 2018  Pitched, researched, reported and edited original stories on Canadian politics, marijuana legalization, NAFTA negotiations and poll results  Researched and produced videos on important moments in Canadian history and new immigrants to Canada  Curated news homepage on morning, evening and weekend shifts

The National Memo, New York, NY Editorial Intern, January ‐ June 2016  Wrote, edited and published multiple articles a day on nationalmemo.com, covering the primaries, debate analysis, public policy proposals, state congressional races, election polls, voter trends, protests and political activism  Daily responsibilities included researching, pitching, fact checking, writing, photo‐editing, pulling Reuters wire content and keeping website and social media pages up to date

The New York Times, New York, NY Fact‐Checking Intern, August ‐ December 2015  Fact checked and copy‐edited weekly columns by Times op‐ed writers, for nytimes.com  Learned the Times’ two‐step process of fact checking and cataloguing verified facts

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Erin Anderson‐Birmingham

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018

York University (Glendon College), Hamilton, ON Bachelor of Arts, 2018  Honours Major in Political Science  Dean’s Honour List, 2014‐2018 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Teaching Assistantship, 2019 ‐ Present  Answer students’ questions that arise during the two‐week Math/Stats Prep Course in September  Explain to course concepts and problem sets questions for students in the statistics and microeconomics courses

Canadian Adaptive Platform Trial in Intensive Care (CAPTIC) Canada, Toronto, ON Summer Communications Strategist Intern, 2019  Developed a social media content calendar and maintained an active online presence for the organization  Co‐organized and hosted Live Twitter Chat sessions  Launched a recruitment campaign to onboard patient advisors to the research project  Developed knowledge translation material about the Adaptive Platform Trial model  Conducted screening interviews for patient advisor applicants

St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON Ophthalmology Clinic Clerical Assistant, 2015 ‐ Present  Engage with patients in a variety of administrative tasks related to their care  Organize clinical schedules for over a dozen physicians and input patient data into the hospital databases

Pet Country Estates, Innisfil, ON Dog Kennel Assistant, 2013‐2014 (Volunteer 2011‐2013)  Involved in daily animal care management  Engaged in customer service and sales transactions o Sanitized all facilities

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Producer for UofT’s Beyond the Headlines radio show, 2018‐Present  Bayview Golf and Country Club, Curling League Coordinator, 2017‐2019  Bayview Golf and Country Club, Curling Council Representative, 2017‐2019  St. John’s Ambulance, Medical Terminology Certificate, 2016  National Coaching Certification Program, Competitive Curling Coach Certification, 2016  Glendon College, Residence Council, 2014‐2016  Avid curler, vocal enthusiast

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Aryeh Ansel

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020 • Recipient of the Paul Cadario Fellowship in Public Policy for academic achievement in the first year of the MPP program • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018 • Senior Producer of the policy-oriented school radio show, Beyond the Headlines

Ivey Business School at Western University, London, ON Bachelor of Arts, Honours Business Administration (HBA), 2015 • Graduated with Distinction • Dean's Honour List, 2012-2015 • Active member of the Ivey Consulting and Technology Clubs

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Toronto, ON Junior Policy Analyst, Summer 2019 • Conducted research and analysis to inform the development of a Cabinet and Treasury Board submission for Phase 2 of Driving Prosperity (Ontario’s Auto Plan) by performing jurisdictional analysis and preparing briefing notes, proposals, presentations and other documents that contributed to policy formulation and development • Facilitated the development and execution of stakeholder consultation sessions by developing discussion questions, liaising with stakeholders, managing logistics, and creating and distributing discussion summaries; ultimately ensuring that the sessions ran smoothly, and that critical information was solicited, documented and disseminated efficiently • Briefed the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Industry and Sector Strategy division on several issues including auto sector policy in Europe and the implications of AI/robotics on the future of work

Accenture, Toronto, ON Consulting Analyst, October 2015 - June 2018 • Designed and implemented business changes across multiple clients and industries to drive functional and technical business transformations, focusing on people and process related tasks, specifically: o Met with senior client stakeholders (industries include telecommunications, transportation, banking and consumer products) to diagnose business challenges and formulate business strategy, leading to a holistic understanding of issues and participation in the direct planning and implementation of transformation strategies o Designed optimized business processes based on client requirements gathered in interactive business stakeholder workshops and through process observation, leading to increased efficiency and user satisfaction o Led the implementation of a change readiness and training program to prepare a client organization for the implementation of new business processes, ensuring that changes were effectively adopted and sustained • Volunteer Activities within Accenture: o Served as the LGBT Recruiting Lead for Canada, tasked with increasing diversity recruiting for LGBT people for Accenture Canada through recruiting events and special workshops/sessions o Co-editor and contributing member of the weekly CMT (Communications, Media & Tech) newsletter covering top stories and events in the industry; read by over 200 coworkers in Canada and abroad

Ivey Business School, Lecturer’s Assistant, September 2014 - April 2015 Cardswap, Business Analyst, Summer 2014 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Actively participated in multiple volunteer opportunities including the WWF CN Tower Climb, food packing at the Daily Bread and Fort York Food Banks and networking sessions with youth to assist with career building • Strong technical skills including data analysis and visualization (Tableau), statistical analysis (Stata), advanced knowledge of the MS Office Suite, and a proficiency in the administration of Salesforce.com SaaS • Hobbies include being outdoors, hiking, DJing, cooking, reading and playing hockey

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Victoria Antinucci

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Exchange Semester at the Hertie School of Governance, Berlin, Germany, Fall 2019  Recipient of the Cadario Scholarship, 2019; Entrance Scholarship, 2018  Participated in Munk School Fall Case Competition, 2018

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Honours Bachelor of Science with High Distinction, 2018  Research Specialist in Psychology and Minor in Physiology  Elected President (2016‐17) and Academic Coordinator (2015‐16) of the Psychology Students’ Association at U of T.  Conducted an undergraduate thesis titled: The Action Effect and Encoding Precision in Visual Working Memory.  Dean's Honour List, 2016‐2018

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Government of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Ottawa, ON Strategic Policy Analyst (Co‐op), May 2019 ‐ August 2019  Worked on diverse portfolios including: International Strategy, Experimentation in Government, Transition Preparation, and the Reviving the Public Management Bulletin.  Led International Delegations from the OECD and Peruvian Officials to learn about e‐government. Coordinated the logistics, agenda setting, and moderating of the event.  Lead on writing the International Strategy for TBS and the International Guide for running delegations. As well, assisted in writing and developing a new Public Management bulletin.  Developed tracking methodology used to assess political party platforms prior to the federal election.  Conducted qualitative analysis of departmental plans and results reports to determine how experimentation was used across the Government of Canada.

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Research Assistant and Thesis Student, 2014‐2018  Worked in 3 psychology and neuroscience labs ‐ Visual Cognition Lab, Learning and Neural Development Lab, and Electrophysiology Lab.  Assisted in designing complex experiments to answer variety of diverse psychological research questions.  Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on data collected using SPSS, R, and Excel.  High aptitude for research and writing demonstrated, resulting in two peer‐review journal publications.

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Lab Manager, Fall 2017 ‐ Summer 2018  Managed the Visual Cognition Lab and Adult Development Lab at the University of Toronto.  Communicated with Professors and Graduate students to create action plans to accomplish research projects by set deadlines.  Maintained an organized work environment of over 50 people by monitoring various email accounts and databases, updating financial records, training incoming students, conducting interviews, and scheduling weekly meetings.

Public Good Initiative (PGI), Policy Consultant (volunteer), 2018, part of the Internal Evaluation Team for PGI. University of Toronto, Adult Volunteer Pool Coordinator, 2017‐2018, maintained participant data base and marketing recruitment. City of Toronto, Program Coordinator, 2012‐2018, worked with youth at camp and after school programs. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Recipient of the Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award (2018), University College Christine Elmslie Scholarship (2018), and the University College Special In‐Course Scholarship (2017).  Attended the 2017 Annual Undergraduate Thesis Conference in Ottawa, ON and gave a presentation on my undergraduate thesis on the Action Effect in Visual Cognition.

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Shir Barzilay

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship

Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, MA Executive Education Certificate, 2017 • Program taught by Marshal Ganz focusing on leadership, organization and action

York University, Toronto, ON Honors Bachelor of Arts, 2016 • Major in History, Minor in business • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship • Dean’s Circle of Students

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Statistics Canada, Toronto, ON Financial Analyst, 2019- Ongoing • Working within the Public Sector Statistics Division (PSSD) in the Classifications of Functions of Government (COFOG) unit, assessing municipal differences in functional spending between provinces • Authoring a published report, highlighting analyzing and validating the findings of the data • Facilitating a consultation process comprised of experts in municipal finance to discuss opportunities for data sourcing

CIJA (Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs), Toronto, ON Government Relations and Public Policy Coordinator, 2016-2017 • Assisted in the advancement of provincial legislation to change the Ontario Human Rights Code to end genetic discrimination in Ontario, in tandem with federal legislation • Organized and implemented non-partisan meetings with various government officials at all three levels of government to discuss poverty reduction, anti-Semitism and hate-related crimes in Canada • Assisted in grant research and direction planning using CharityVillage and government sites

Public Works & Government Services Canada, Ottawa, ON Policy and Parliamentary Intern, Summer 2015 • Provided advice and insight to the Director of Policy that influenced decisions about government policy and federal regulations, specifically in relation to government spending on bulk purchases • Assisted in creating the Minister’s question period guidebook regarding the National Ship Procurement strategy • Analyzed and organized government procurement purchases, contributing to a clear and comprehensive government spending history

Campaign Experience, ON Campaign Manager • Managed successful campaigns for candidates in municipal, provincial and federal elections • Recruited, trained and managed Volunteers to run a team of over 150 people and effectively win campaigns with large margins • Organized several fundraisers and managed large campaign budgets for government campaigns at all three level of government, as well as campaigns for private organizations

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Jennifer Bocti EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

Queen’s University, Kingston, ON Global Development & Gender Studies, 2017 • Specialization in Indigenous issues, corrections reform and workplace protections • Buddy Program Chair, Global Development Department Student Council • Cuban History and Culture Exchange; Havana, Cuba • Graduated with Honours EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Strategic Alignment Office - Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat, Toronto, ON Policy Analyst, Present • Develop briefing materials for senior staff that include background information, best practices in other jurisdictions, and recommendations in the context of corporate planning. • Plan and facilitate learning sessions for staff and new-hires in OTB and work with presenters to ensure materials are accessible for all Infrastructure Finance Unit - Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat, Toronto, ON Research Analyst, Summer 2019 • Developed briefing materials for senior staff that include background information, best practices in other jurisdictions, and recommendations in the context of long-term infrastructure project planning and implementation • Created an inventory of information in government, grey literature and agency documents pertaining to different subjects to support future policy work. • Assisted with the planning and agenda setting of production meetings to ensure a streamlined and coordinated approach • Reviewed and roll up key components of the financial statement and discussion section of the Public Accounts for the 2019-20 fiscal cycle • Conducted quality control analysis on ministry’s multi-year planning submissions for major public infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with corporate directives and inform future planning processes • Expurgated and reformat online employee resources to ensure materials met Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requirements • Supported in the administration of a database for the tracking and reporting on status of major infrastructure projects Office of the Premier of Ontario, Toronto, ON Assistant of Communications, 2017-2018 • Organized and formatted the premier’s speaking products such as keynote speeches, roundtable discussions, announcements, and town halls by corresponding across ministries, and the outreach and tour teams • Allocated writing assignments between the Premier’s Office and Cabinet Office writing teams and tracked the progress on drafts and fact checks • Summarized weekly legislative updates and created graphics for the weekly online newsletter using the graphic editing tool Canva Ministry of Child, Community and Social Services, Toronto, ON Intern, 2017 • Worked under the Hon. Dr. Helena Jaczek and MCSS ministry staff on three core files: Social Assistance, Developmental Services and Community Services • Analyzed ministry funding by region, by sector and services offered for media inquiries and internal decision making • Crafted policy focused questions and answers deployed during Question Period

Edward Jones, On-Call Branch Office Administrator, 2016 17 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Communications Lead, Ford+Munk Conference Executive Team, 2019-20 • Compass Committee Member and Mentor, Compass Mentorship Program, 2019-20 • Pro-bono policy consultant for the Together Project with the Public Good Initiative, 2018 • Volunteer experience with community hubs, outreach and political campaigns

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Aidan Carroll

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020 • $3000 Entrance Scholarship, 2018 • $5000 Peterson Leadership Award, 2019

McGill University Montréal, QC Bachelor of Arts, 2017 • Major in Political Science, Minors in Anthropology and Communication Studies • International Exchange, Universiteit Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands, 2015 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE The Region of Peel, Brampton, Ontario Policy Analyst - Housing and Homelessness Service Transformation (Co-op), May-August 2019 • Developed process maps of internal processes through interviews with staff, on-site observations and research, making recommendations to increase efficiencies which were accepted by the director of the department • Conducted a comprehensive jurisdictional scan of housing service providers across Canada using those findings in subsequent recommendations which will be brought to council • Created models and built scenarios surrounding wait list administration based on extensive legislative research • Led and wrote reports on external engagements and consultations with various stakeholders including community agencies and individuals in social housing

Urban Policy Lab, Toronto, Ontario Graduate Fellow, August 2019-Current • Work with the City of Toronto’s Municipal Licensing and Standards department to develop business licensing policy • Plan, implement and managed the Munk in the City Event which included 40+ students • Perform public policy research for the lab pertaining to current and past provincial-municipal financial relationships

Ford+Munk Public Policy Conference, Toronto, Ontario Chairperson, August 2019-Current • Responsible for planning, budgeting, logistics, recruitment, policy and research direction of the conference • Manage an executive team of 6 to implement the conference and case competition which includes 40 students • Recruit and liaise with academics and professionals to speak at the conference and act as judges for the case competition

The Sickkids Foundation, Toronto, Ontario Infield Marketing - Sponsorship and Strategic Initiatives, March - September 2018 • Managed and stewarded a territory of over 100 partner locations cultivating relationships with key store managers • Inspired front end employees of major corporate partners to exceed their fundraising goals • Represented Sickkids and made presentations at corporate functions • Secured 5000+ signatures on a petition to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario which helped result in a commitment of $2.4 billion towards the hospital’s infrastructure project from the Provincial Government

The Australian Red Cross, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Birth Family Advocacy Support Worker (Volunteer), 2017-2018 • Selected to plan, develop and conduct bi-weekly court workshops for parents involved with Child and Youth Protection Services (CYPS) in the Australian Capital Territory • Consulted incarcerated clients to plan next steps and advise on what was happening in their case • Provided parents with advice on navigating CYPS policy, filing documents, and examining affidavits • Prepared subpoenas for use in court ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Winner of the Student Society of McGill University’s Club of the Year and Event of the Year an executive member of the leadership team of McGill Students for Right to Play, 2015 & 2016 • Intermediate French I at the Australian National University School of Continuing Studies

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Clarence Chan

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018 • Paul Cadario Fellowship in Public Policy, 2019 • Excelled in qualitative (briefing notes, literature reviews, jurisdictional scans) and quantitative (STATA coding and data analysis) academic coursework, including program evaluation, policy process, and policy implementation

The Royal Conservatory, Toronto, ON Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music, 2017 • Violin (First Class Honours) and Piano (Honours) ARCT Performance diplomas

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), 2015 • Entrance scholarship recipient (2011 - $1000) • Dean’s Honour List, 2012-2015 Senior Research Project • Consulted for a local food bank by conducting primary qualitative research • Disseminated results were used by senior management to make decisions regarding programming and volunteer engagement EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ontario Treasury Board Secreteriat, Toronto, ON Policy Co-op Student | Centre of Excellence for Evidence-Based Decision Making, May 2019 - September 2019 • Conducted quantitative and qualitative strategic policy analysis for central agency decision making using data analytics, data visualization, performance measurement, program evaluation, and knowledge translation • Led the internal publishing of the 2019 key performance indicator inventory for ministry-wide use, supported the completion of KPI assessments, assessed program reviews submitted by ministries as part of Multi-Year Planning, and created KPI dashboards for Treasury Board/Management Board Cabinet briefings • Worked with the Quantitative Analysis and Modelling team on a data elements dictionary, technical instructions, and ministry- specific workbooks for an enterprise-wide data request that would support the government’s transfer payment (TP) transformation initiative and help establish robust benchmark measurements to monitor progress • Collaborated with the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services to analyze TP performance metric data using Excel, PowerBI, and NVivo to generate insights and identify areas for TP consolidation and optimization

Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto, ON Career Launch Associate, March 2018 - August 2018 • Supported RBC retail banking services as a Client Advisor in the Career Launch rotational internship • Improved bank and branch Likelihood to Recommend (LTR) key performance indicators by building strong relationships with clients, providing tailored banking advice, and cross selling RBC products based on clients’ needs

Cosmo Music, Violin and Piano Instructor, January 2018 - June 2018 Japanese Exchange and Teaching Programme, Assistant Language Teacher, August 2015 - August 2016 PERSONAL PROJECTS YouTube Channel - CCMelodies, Toronto, ON Founder and Content Creator, 2014 - Present • Created a music cover channel in the YouTube Partner Program with 4000 subscribers and over 650 000 views • Currently partnered with Musicnotes to provide original cover arrangements in their Signature Artists program • Maintained a portfolio website which has generated over 17 000 views and 10 000 downloads to date ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • GMAT | 720 (94th Percentile); MCAT | 32 (88th Percentile); Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4

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Jennifer Chew

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018 • Teacher Assistantship in Macroeconomic Policy, Winter 2019

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC Bachelor of Arts, 2018 • French Cohort Program in Public and International Affairs • Double major in French and Political Science; Co-operative Education degree for 4 Co-op terms completed • University Exchange at Institut d'études politiques de Strasbourg, France, 2014-2015 • Dean's Honour Roll, Spring 2017 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Privy Council Office, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat, Ottawa, ON Junior Policy Analyst, May-August 2019 • Assisted senior policy advisors with intergovernmental priorities and cabinet processes for senior officials, particularly in internal trade and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) • Attended and assisted Canada as a Party member of the CFTA during negotiations for a financial services chapter • Developed and supported the production of various policy documents such as briefing notes, correspondence, jurisdictional scans, Q&As, presentation decks, analysis and intelligence reports • Fostered an understanding of the Cabinet decision-making process and the support required to assist Cabinet as well as government transition in an election year

Health Canada, Health and Food Products Branch, Ottawa, ON Junior Policy Analyst, September- December 2016 • Assisted in the key roles of the Strategic Horizontal Policy Division in the Policy, Planning and International Affairs Directorate that leads Branch policy-making and coordination • Contributed to the development of key health policy priorities of the Government through documents such as Memoranda to Cabinet, background research etc. • Supported the organization and follow-up of the Fall meeting for the Multi-Stakeholder Steering Committee on Drug Shortages • Developed quality products on short deadlines to ensure appropriate review and feedback time from my superiors

Royal Canadian Mint, Vancouver, BC Sales Representative, April-August 2016, February 2017 • Employed by a Federal Crown Corporation to promote high-quality Canadian numismatic products • Adapted to a new retail environment with providing informed and detailed information to customers about the Mint’s products and operations for both public and private sectors

ProMéxico/Trade Commission of Mexico for Western Canada, Vancouver, BC Intern, January-April 2016 • Worked in a Mexican Federal Government Organisation that promotes investment and trade for Mexico in the global market • Helped perform the services provided by the organisation for bridging relations between Canadian and Mexican companies such as research on regulations, market trends and consumer needs as well as summarizing information • Assisted the Administrative Assistant in organizing meetings between the Trade Commissioner and Canadian Companies • Updated the database of Canadian companies that have projects or investments in Mexico

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Proficient in French with DALF C1 certification, intermediate Spanish • Passionate for traveling and experiencing new cultures, participated in 2 school-led exchanges: Japan 2009, France 2014-2015 • Interested in stakeholder engagement and participation that can facilitate better policy-making inspired by my Co-op positions

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Joshua Cho

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020 University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in International Relations & Political Science, 2017 • Completed a four-month study abroad semester at Korea University in Seoul, South Korea EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure, Toronto, ON Research Analyst, May 2019 - August 2019 • Led the assessment methodology design for municipal water and wastewater project proposals requesting provincial funding. Independently connected with partner ministries to obtain further information and created a briefing deck to present key findings and recommendations to the Assistant Deputy Minister in a clear and concise manner. • Conducted analysis on self-gathered data on provincial-wide spending on capital funding for municipal infrastructure by identifying key trends. Provided an in-person briefing on my analysis to the Deputy Minister in a clear and concise manner. • Assisted with delivering the first phase of requirements for Ontario's Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure regulation by designing a completeness questionnaire to assess municipalities' progress in meeting regulatory requirements. • Assisted with drafting and compiling information for a Treasury Board submission to renew a $40 million credit facility for working capital. Independently reviewed financial statements to identify key financial information to include in the submission. • Reviewed funding requests totaling $40 million to ensure claims adhered to the established Cost Sharing Agreement terms. BC Financial Institutions Commission, Financial Institutions Division, Vancouver, BC Policy Analyst, May 2017 - June 2018 • Demonstrated strong analytical and research abilities by assessing the impact of potential regulatory standards and policy options throughout the ongoing legislative review of BC’s Financial Institutions Act and Credit Union Incorporation Act, and providing policy recommendations to the Superintendent and BC’s Ministry of Finance. • Exercised stakeholder management skills as part of the Secretariat for the Credit Union Prudential Supervisory Association (CUPSA), a cross-jurisdictional organization consisting of provincial credit union regulators across Canada, by coordinating quarterly meetings with CUPSA executives, and supporting CUPSA working group initiatives. • Facilitated policy consultations with industry stakeholders by leading outreach to advance the discussion of mortgage underwriting standards and requirements with over 30 financial institutions from BC’s credit union sector. • Reliability demonstrated by performing Senior Policy Analyst-level tasks for six months such as, undertaking the CUPSA Secretariat role and onboarding a new Policy Director by providing an informative walkthrough of the policy team’s priorities. BC Financial Institutions Commission, Financial Institutions Division, Vancouver, BC Junior Policy Analyst, May 2016 - December 2016 • Authored a 35-page research report that compares policies regarding self-insurance regulation across Canada to identify gaps in BC’s regulatory legislation and provide key findings on ways to align BC’s regulatory framework with other provinces. • Co-authored a 51-page research report exploring the history and evolution of the credit union industry in BC over the past 25 years and case studies of past credit union mergers and wind-ups which identified key reasons for credit union failures and lessons learned. • Strong written communication skills demonstrated by drafting clear and concise talking points for the Superintendent, letters to industry and briefing memos for management and BC’s Ministry of Finance on various policy files. Global Affairs Canada, North America Advocacy Division, Ottawa, ON Junior Advocacy Officer, January 2015 - August 2015 • Conducted sound analysis and research on Canada-U.S. market access issues by surveying legislation and trade data, identifying key industry stakeholders and political officials in the U.S., and regularly monitoring U.S. state legislature activity. • Verbal communication skills demonstrated by corresponding and following up with political and mission operations officers across the U.S. and Mexico to ensure annual advocacy strategy and budget plans were accurate and on target. • Compiled and edited background briefing material for the Governor General’s briefing book in anticipation of his official visit to the U.S. Midwest in April 2015 by corresponding with background note drafters and ensuring that specific formats laid out by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General were followed.

MASTER OF PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM – CLASS OF 2020 publicpolicy.utoronto.ca

Catherine Clasadonte

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018 • Student initiatives: Policy Consultant, The Public Good Initiative, 2018; Compass Mentor Program, 2019 • KPMG SHIFT Private Sector Case Competition Participant: developing policy options to address bed net accessibility in developing countries in a team of three students from the Munk School and Rotman at the University of Toronto, 2018 • Strong interest in digital and data policy, as well as digital transformation and innovation

Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario Honours Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, 2018 • Specialization in Professional Communication and a double minor in Politics and Public Relations • Dean's Honour List, 2015-2018 inclusive • Volunteering for various student groups at the leadership level; namely for the Tri-Mentoring Program, Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences CONGRESS event, and as an Event Manager for the Professional Communication Course Union

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE The Ontario Digital Service in Cabinet Office, Toronto, Ontario Policy Co-op, Summer 2019 • Researched and co-drafted Ontario’s list of digital mindsets, skills and competencies that will soon be embedded in new talent and HR strategy across the provincial public service. • Created briefing materials for the Digital First Training Team and Data Strategy team, ranging from Show and Tell decks to Data Strategy consultation briefing notes, all of which showcased key stakeholder analyses and accessible communication strategies. • Conducted interviews and secondary research on culture, behaviour and transformation in the public service, which aided in the development of internal OPS training initiatives geared to helping OPS teams pass their Digital First Assessments. • Facilitated and coordinated Ontario Data Strategy Team’s Toronto roundtable public consultation. • Earned an OPS Lean White Belt Certification, 2019

The Public Good Initiative, Toronto, Ontario (pro bono) Policy Consultant, 2018–2019 • Appointed Communications Liaison for the project and worked on improving services provided to new immigrants in Ontario, by collaborating with Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) Agencies. • Preformed a comparative analysis of job positions and worker compensation in the social service sector in Ontario for new immigrants to Canada through the conduction and completion of academic research, interviews, surveys, issue briefs, and literature reviews. • Represented the significance of discretion and strategic communication practices by interpreting primary and secondary data through the use of data visualization techniques, such as charts and infographics, to depict findings in highly communicative and visual ways. • The Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy Anti-Oppression Training Participant, 2018

Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario English Language Facilitator, 2017-2018 • Facilitated tutoring and editing sessions with non-native English speakers at Ryerson (students and visiting scholars) who were looking to better their academic language and writing abilities for academic work and wanting to build social capital in a results-oriented way. Sherbourne Health Centre, Researcher and Communication Strategist (pro bono research project), 2017–2018 Tutor Doctor, English, ESL and Writing Tutor for high school and university students, 2017 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Research Associate to Jonathan Craft investigating digital transformation in government in the form of case studies, 2019

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Chelsea Clifford

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship (2018) • Macroeconomics Teaching Assistant (2019-2020)

Western University, London, Ontario Honours Specialization Political Science, 2018 • Specialization in International Relations • Elected President, Political Science Association • Dean's Honour List, 2014-2018 • Granted the Global and Intercultural Engagement Honor

University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Exchange Program, 2016 • Received the Ivey Foundation Award for International Exchange

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Scotiabank – Corporate Intelligence, Toronto, Ontario Security Analyst, Summer 2019 • Produced the weekly intelligence report that highlighted and analyzed international security incidents with a potential impact on Scotiabank’s global operations. • Assisted with the production of strategic and tactical intelligence products to support multiple business lines within the bank. • Cultivated extensive research and analytical skills through the completion of an In-Focus report on climate change and the potential impact it will have on financial institutions.

Public Good Initiative, Toronto, Ontario Policy Consultant (Pro-Bono), 2018-2019 • Project member of internal review team responsible for extensive program evaluation of the Public Good Initiative. • Engaged with diverse not-for-profit clients that annually partake in the PGI program to gain insight into stakeholder experience. • Conducted and presented a program evaluation for the Board of Directions which outlined program inefficiencies and provided solutions.

Political Science Association, Toronto, Ontario President, 2017-2018 • Oversaw a club comprised of 150 members and led an executive team of 5. • Introduced and ran new events for the club that were politically relevant to the respective year (U.S Election Speaker Series, Young Conservative-Liberal-NDP Debate ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Partnerships and Outreach Executive for Munk’s Consulting Careers Initiative. • Managed and coordinated a team of 70 people for Western’s charity fashion show, raising $4,000 for the London Housing Registry. • Published in Western’s Undergraduate Political Science Journal, The Social Contract • Sports enthusiast, played competitive level soccer for 10 years and completed the National Lifeguard (NL) • Royal Conservatory of Music violin graduate – practical & theory. • Participated in KPMG’s SHIFT Public Sector Case Competition.

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Carly Cook

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

Trent University, Oshawa, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2017 • Specialization in Sociology • Dean's Honour List, 2015-2017 • President’s List, 2017

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ministry of Long-Term Care (Long-Term Care Homes Division), Toronto, ON Policy Co-op, May 2019-August 2019 • Responsible for drafting decks on PowerPoint for senior management on policy files • Briefing managers and directors on evidence-based policy recommendations to better long-term care in Ontario • Conducting research, literature reviews, jurisdictional scans, and briefing notes on various aspects of long-term care • Contributing to files related to red tape reduction, food and nutrition • Contributing to the Construction Funding Subsidy Policy funding package • Working efficiently in a team, as well as individually to ensure deadlines for deliverables are met

Riverside Golf Club, Ajax, ON Pro Shop Attendant (Keyholder), Spring 2017-Present • Providing customer service including scheduling tee times and tournaments • Organizing and contributing to the success of tournaments and members’ leagues • Fulfilling customer requests and needs, and generally ensuring the smooth day to day functioning of the business • Promoting the various club memberships • Completing payment transactions daily with customers • Reconciling tills when closing and opening to ensure maintenance of the correct float and accuracy of cash deposits

Bath and Body Works, Pickering, ON Sales Associate, 2017-Present • Providing high quality customer service including product recommendations and knowledge of sales promotions • Completing purchase, return, and exchange transactions • Building product display fixtures and tables into various designs to satisfy company expectations • Contributing to achievement of the team’s hourly sales and conversion goals • Organizing merchandise and display fixtures to ensure the highest quality of cleanliness and order

The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC), Toronto, ON Administrative Assistant (Summer Student), 2013-2016 • Completed conversion of historical/archival paper records into electronic format within IFIC’s word searchable document management system • Provided operational assistance at the IFIC Annual Golf Tournament, Annual Conference, and various member events • Prepared numerous events to maintain the high standard of organization and design the association desired

Pickering High School, Women’s Rugby and Field Hockey Assistant Coach (Volunteer), 2013-2016 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Ontario Scholar, 2013 • Recipient of Trent University In-Course Scholarship, 2016-2017 • Recipient of Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Player awards from the Toronto Scottish RFC, 2015 and 2016

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Olivia Courneya

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2017 • Specialization in Global Studies • Co-President, Global Studies Student Association, 2016-2017 • Public Relations Director, Global Studies Student Association, 2015-2016 • Dean’s Honour Roll, 2017

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ministry of the Attorney General, Victims and Vulnerable Persons Division, Toronto, ON Policy Co-op Student, Summer 2019 • Supported the Victims Services Review and Transformation through logistical planning and execution of six regional stakeholder consultations within two months of receiving direction • Conducted qualitative analysis of consultation data and created briefing deck for senior management and the Premier’s office to inform direction of Cabinet submission recommendations • Conducted literature reviews, jurisdictional scans, and succinct summary notes to contribute to the Victim Services Transformation and Review on a variety of topics including model integration systems, victim’s needs, and independent legal representation • Supported day-to-day activities of the Ontario Victim Services branch including implementation planning, contributing to briefing notes and research, and compiling program data to look for alignment and ensure funding efficiency • Assisted with inter-ministry collaboration regarding alignment opportunities, compiled inter-ministry data templates, and contributed to policy development meetings with PDEU2 Team

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Toronto, ON Administrative Coordinator – Donor Services, 2017–2018 • Directed individuals over email, phone, and in-person to appropriate destinations in a professional manner • Responsible for wedding program and producing content for donors • Organized and distributed all incoming and outgoing donations and mail • Assisted with production process of insurance certificates daily • Submitted and recorded all office service invoices, ordered and maintained stock for kitchen and mailroom • Contributed to national real-estate billing and property upkeep

Centre for Community, Research, Learning and Action, Waterloo, ON Intern (Volunteer), 2016- 2017 • Collaborated with community research partner to conduct community-based participatory research • Created research proposal and study design, performed literature review, conducted and analyzed data, and wrote final report • Presented project, “Exploring Services for Young Carers in the Waterloo Region” to community partner and at the CCRLA conference

Casa - Pueblito, Events Coordinator, Summer 2017 Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services, Employment Counselor, Summer 2016 Academic Council on the United Nations System, Intern (Volunteer), 2015–2016

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Proficient in MS Office Suite, STATA, Giftworks, Outlook • Led online auction that raised over $4000 for Nellie’s Shelter for Women and Children • Led fundraising film event that raised over $6000 for Casa – Pueblito, a Latinx community not-for-profit

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Alexandra De Rosa

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020 • Cadario Scholarship, 2019 • Teaching Assistant: Putting Policy into Action, 2019-2020 • Other: National Annual Public Administration Case Competition Participant, Logistics Coordinator of Ford + Munk Conference

Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON Bachelor of Commerce, 2015 • Co-President (2014-2015) and Treasurer (2012-2014) of Queen’s Dance Club • Executive Member of Queen’s Conference on Philanthropy, 2012-2013

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Behavioural Insights Unit (BIU), Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat, Toronto, ON Research Analyst, Summer 2019 • Designed solutions informed by behavioural science to encourage policy compliance, increase uptake of government services and motivate citizens to interact with government through digital channels • Partnered with ministries and agencies such as the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Ministry of the Solicitor General and Toronto Public Health • Analyzed outcomes of projects to determine statistical significance of interventions and propose a solution to be scaled • Led and facilitated partner engagement sessions (e.g., journey mapping workshops) • Created Associate Deputy Minister briefing materials to report findings from recent projects • Developed internal project management tools, including an excel-based tool to estimate project costs and benefits • Actively worked on up to 8 projects at once

KPMG, Toronto, ON Senior Consultant, Management Consulting, 2015-2018 • Generated recommendations for organizational, policy and process improvements for a variety of Public Sector clients • Developed comprehensive plans to guide clients on how to implement recommendations • Built detailed business cases and cost-benefit models to support recommendations • Designed complex governance models to promote horizontal integration of services across Ontario ministries • Led and facilitated executive-level workshops and Deputy Minister-level briefings • Ontario Public Service projects included: • Designing a new business model for the delivery of consumer protection services to provide increased value to citizens • Integrating the delivery of 42 income-based benefit programs to simplify the citizen experience and promote cross- government collaboration • Conducting a policy analysis of the integration of virtual and non-virtual care to deliver more accessible healthcare • Improving the delivery model of a government shared-service entity to increase the efficiency of government services • Led all campus recruiting efforts for Management Consulting nationally

Smith School of Business, Research Assistant, 2016-Present Ford Motor Company, Information Technology Intern, 2014

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Certificate in Data Analysis, BrainStation, Toronto, ON (2019): Experienced in Excel, SQL, Tableau and STATA • Alzheimer Society Volunteer, Toronto, ON (2016-Present): Responsible for organizing and participating in fundraisers throughout Toronto and securing sponsorship funds for the annual Memory Ball gala • United Way netWORKS Volunteer, Toronto, ON (2016-2018): Mentor to less advantaged youth and young adults; organized networking sessions between youth and local professionals

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Caitlyn Dwyer

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

School of Public Policy, Central European University, Budapest, Hungary Master of Public Policy (Semester Abroad), Winter 2019

Queen’s University, Kingston, ON Bachelor of Arts, Honours, 2017 • Specialization in English Language and Literature • Dean's Honour Roll with Distinction, 2013 ‐ 2017 • Recipient of the George Forrest Johnston Memorial Scholarship 2014; the William Mitchell Silliman Scholarship 2014; the Maureen Morgan English Scholarship 2015; the University of Toronto’s Dependents’ Scholarship Award 2013 ‐ 2017 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services, Government of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario Policy Analyst (Co-Op), Summer 2019 • Reviewed and analyzed 41 program evaluations from $50 million fund supporting local poverty-reduction initiatives • Performed jurisdictional scan on whole-of-government outcomes frameworks and their implementation to support a cross- divisional project and conducted informational interviews with government and private officials in countries such as Scotland, Norway, and the U.S.A. Synthesized and analyzed research, and prepared and presented deck to senior analysts and directors • Supported team members on range of projects including a Gender-Based Analysis training session and the creation of a data dashboard on poverty in Ontario • Conducted research and prepared information notes to support team projects and learning • Took initiative by attending informational sessions and enrolling in courses on topics including Collective Impact, digital service design, and behavioral insights

Public Good Initiative (PGI), Toronto, Ontario Policy Consultant, 2018 - 2019 • Worked in collaboration with other consultants to address gaps in care for immigrants and refugees with complex health needs and disabilities • Led an in-depth service delivery review and conducted stakeholder interviews on behalf of the Toronto East Quadrant Local Immigration Partnership (TEQ LIP) to determine gaps in existing care and to make recommendations for improvement • Created a project timeline with deliverables that include: briefing notes, literature review, scoping document, jurisdictional scan, presentation to stakeholders, and a final report

Sexual Health Resource Centre, Kingston, ON Support and Information Worker (Volunteer), 2014 – 2017 • Provided support and resources regarding sensitive subject matter related to sex and sexuality • Worked with outside organizations including Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence hospital unit and LGBTQ Reelout Film Festival • Led presentations on topics including consent and safe sexual practice to students and community members • Involved in developing and amending SHRC policies and mandate; responsible for training new staff

University of Toronto Mississauga Library, Library Assistant for Special Projects, Summer 2015 and Summer 2016

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Participated in “conversation circles” where adult new immigrants developed and practiced English language skills at Newcomer Centre of Peel, 2017 ‐ 2018 • Tutored elementary school students struggling with literacy skills at Frontier College, 2013 –2014 • Coffee aficionado and aspiring amateur chef

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Evguenia Ermakova

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

University of Guelph, Guelph, ON Bachelor of Arts, 2016 • Specialization in Criminal Justice and Public Policy, Minor in Philosophy • Dean's Honour List with Distinction, 2014‐2016 • Completed an exchange term at the University of Essex in Colchester, UK (2014-2015) EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Department of Economics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Teaching Assistant, September 2019 – Present

TruePoint Center, Toronto, ON Policy Intern, May 2019 – Present • Researched literature on early childhood development (ECD) theories, scaling interventions, data tools and systems, and the role of global organizations to acquire the background scope necessary to work with ECD projects. • Developed three thematic briefs featuring the successful scaling strategies of global ECD interventions designed to improve the developmental outcomes of vulnerable children in their respective cultural contexts. • Interviewed international ECD innovators to gather quantitative and qualitative data on each project featured. • Presented completed prototypes of briefs to Grand Challenges Canada, a subset of Global Affairs Canada and TruePoint’s main client and funder for this project. Received positive feedback and directions for next steps. Once finalized, the briefs will be disseminated to relevant organizations and public audiences. • Accepted 4-month contract extension to the original summer term to further develop the thematic briefs.

Avison Young Valuation & Advisory Services, Markham, ON Research Assistant, 2017‐2018 • Researched commercial and residential properties to assist designated appraisers with property valuation. • Studied office market overviews, economic overviews, and regional trends and compiled quarterly findings into research reports to be used as the background scope for appraisal reports. • Prepared various documents for clients, such as appraisal quotes, invoices, and letters of transmittal. • Assisted clients with various inquiries over the phone, in person, and through e‐mail. • Completed and answered all RFPs and RFQs on behalf of the firm, resulting in successful contract awards.

Ruskoka Camp, Bracebridge, ON Winter Palace Ball Fundraising Committee Member (Volunteer), 2017 • Composed grant proposals to prospective contributors. • Assisted with the organization of the fundraiser including set‐up and scheduling of the event. • Conducted feasibility studies to determine whether income goals of the fundraising event will be met by considering projected donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales. Camp Counselor (Volunteer), 2011‐2017 • Worked with other counselors to plan and administer camp programs in a fun and safe manner. • Enforced rules and regulations within the camp. Thoroughly supervised campers to ensure a comfortable atmosphere.

St. Louis Bar & Grill, Bartender, 2017 – Present ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Native fluency in Russian, intermediate oral and written French, beginner German • Ministry of Labour Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certified (2018) • Accomplished competitive and recreational dancer, dedicated aerial circus performer

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Arsalan Esmaeili

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018 • Winning team of the Urban Policy Lab Case Competition, 2019 • Compass Mentor for first-year MPP students, 2019-Present

University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, 2016 • Specialization in Political Science, Criminology and Socio‐Legal Studies • Recipient of the Dean’s Honor List (2013), Volunteer Recognition Award (2015) and the AccessAbility Resource Centre’s Volunteer Award (2012, 2015)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Teaching Assistant, Professor Avi J. Cohen, Principles of Economics Course, Department of Economics, September 2019-Present • Responsible for grading tests, exams, assignments, invigilating, conducting tutorials and answering student inquiries.

Region of Peel, Brampton, ON Co-op Student, Housing Services Division, May 2019-Present • Assisted with the drafting/revision of the June and September reports to the Strategic Housing and Homelessness Committee. • Supported Advisor, Manager and Director on deliverables pertaining to the Housing Master Plan (HMP) including: creating project profiles based on development/re-development opportunities; participating in discussions with the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation to submit an application for the National Co-Investment Fund; and creating proformas for HMP buildings based on prior site analysis in coordination with Legal, Real Estate, the Housing Development Office and Peel Living. • Collaborated with Finance to create 10-year funding options for the HMP portfolio based on economic indicators such as, building debt carrying capacity, Regional reserve contribution over time and conditions to maintain Triple A credit rating. • Conducted jurisdictional scans and literature reviews to create a high-quality report for the Housing Supply Manager on the recommendations and best practices surrounding Community Land Trusts.

TD Canada Trust, Mississauga, ON Customer Experience Associate, March 2018-December 2018 • Processed financial transactions such as, deposits, withdrawals, transfers, foreign currency exchange, bill payments and certified cheques. Ensured that all transactions were processed accurately and in a timely manner. • Demonstrated excellent judgement when processing financial transactions by following anti-money laundering, theft and fraud protection policies. • Maintained high customer satisfaction. This involved answering inquires, resolving issues, connecting with clients to understand their financial goals and evaluating customer portfolios to provide sound advice on appropriate banking solutions.

Member of Parliament Omar Alghabra, Mississauga and Ottawa, ON Assistant, Summer Leadership Program, May 2017-October 2017 • Assisted constituents with permanent resident, temporary resident, citizenship and refugee applications. • Prepared communication materials for constituents and stakeholders on events, federal policy issues and government services. • Managed the Mississauga Centre Youth Council by organizing group meetings, events and overseeing projects. • Assisted with the organization of the Canada 150 Festival, and the Immigration and Citizenship Town Hall in Mississauga. • Participated in Model Parliament to draft a bill on criminal justice reform and debated in mock Question Period.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Participated in the Mississauga Marathon Scotiabank Charity Challenge in partnership with Islamic Relief Canada to raise awareness and $750 in donations to support those affected by the Rohingya Crisis in Myanmar (2018). • Awarded the MuslimFest Volunteer Management Star Coordinator Award for leadership, passion and dedication (2016).

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Dean Evangeliou

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, Specialization in Environmental Policy, 2020, CGPA 3.93 • Recipient of MPP Cadario Scholarship, MPP Mark Stabile Award, MPP Student Leadership Fellowship and MPP Entrance Scholarship.

McGill University, Montréal, QC Bachelor of Arts and Science, 2016 • Major in Environmental Studies, Minor in Economics • Recipient of The Arts Undergraduate Improvement (AUIF) Internship Award.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ontario Ministry of Energy, Indigenous Energy Policy Unit, Toronto, ON Co-op Policy Advisor, Summer 2019 • Determined Duty to Consult obligations for the Crown for various energy projects. • Evaluated Indigenous community consultation records submitted by several project proponents • Led the division’s Indigenous History Month, including organizing a lunch and learn led by Professor Brenda Wastasecoot, an Indigenous professor at the University of Toronto. • Researched and developed brand new files for the unity, such as urban Indigenous energy poverty and Indigenous competitive procurement.

The Climate Reality Project, Montréal, QC Communications Intern, 2015 • Organized and planned a climate training, led by ex-vice president Al Gore in Toronto. • Researched and surveyed current climate change science and initiatives worldwide. • Created original social media graphics for Twitter/Facebook to help promote the training to emphasize thee values and core beliefs of the organization.

McGill University, Montréal, QC Student Researcher, 2016 • Qualitative policy research project that sought to assess the extent of collaboration between Indigenous People and the federal government in the development of Canadian climate change policy. • Conducted a broad literature review in order to create a theoretical framework assessing what meaningful collaboration should entail. • Built a codebook to systematically replicate framework to data sources. • Analyzed relevant policy documents, such as the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, using the codebook to identify aspects where collaboration with Indigenous People was strong or weak.

Spectrum, Toronto, ON Executive Director (Volunteer), 2019

Indigenous Affairs Student Initiative, Toronto, ON Communications Executive (Volunteer), 2019

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Fluent in English, French and Greek. • Chemistry, Physics and Math Tutor @ the YMCA De-Zone Youth Center, 2012-2013. • Certified Red Cross First Aid and National Lifeguard. • Film enthusiast passionate about queer activism, Indigenous rights and environmental protection.

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Caroline Ewen

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020 • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018 • Munk Public Policy Student Association (MPPSA) Mentor Committee Member

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB Bachelor of Education (Humanities) with distinction, 2016 • Dean's Honour List, 2015-2016

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) with distinction, 2013 • Dean’s Honor List, 2010-2013 • Vice-President for the Association of Political Science Students (2011-2013) • 6-week French language exchange at L’Université de Québec à Chicoutimi (May-June, 2010)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE World Education Services, Toronto, ON Mariam Assefa Fund Intern, May 2019 - present • Employed qualitative and quantitative research strategies to develop, implement, and analyze projects and outputs related to the strategic planning process for the Canadian launch of a $30 million multinational philanthropic fund supporting immigrant economic empowerment • Quickly established credibility in new areas of work with senior colleagues, demonstrating comfort with rapidly changing, ambiguous contexts and mobilizing individuals at all levels towards collaborative goals • Structured engagement with over 20 external stakeholders from philanthropy, academia, government, private sector and community organizations to inform the Mariam Assefa Fund’s strategic approach in Canada

Canadian International School, Amman, Jordan Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher, 2017-2018 • Structured student led, inquiry-based learning activities centered on the development of multiple literacies & critical thinking • Developed robust, long-range learning plans differentiated for exceptional students & English Language Learners • Designed and implemented 8 weeks of extracurricular physical education programming engaging 8-12 youth twice weekly

Calgary Immigrant Educational Society, Calgary, AB LINC Program Instructor, 2016-2017 • Individualized the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) curriculum relative to the needs of immigrant and refugee students working at Canadian Language Benchmark levels 3 & 4 (High Beginner) • Personalized the use of portfolio-based language assessment, ensuring consistency & pragmatism in competency assessments

Columbia College, LINC Program Instructor, 2014–2015 University of Lethbridge, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Course Facilitator (volunteer), August-December 2015 University of Lethbridge, Teaching Assistant (Introduction to Comparative Politics), 2011-2013

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Advanced oral and written French; beginner oral and written Levantine Arabic • Recipient of the Alexander Rutherford Award (2009), Wind River Glass Award for Academic Achievement (2011), Jason Lang Scholarship for Academic Achievement (2010, 2011, 2012), and the Dr. G.E. Orchard Book Prize in Russian History (2012) • Completed Stage 1 of LearnIT2Teach technical training for blended online classroom instruction (February 20170 • Passionate about educational equity, literacy, and community building through the arts

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Andre Fast

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON BA in Ethics, Society and Law and Environmental Studies, 2018

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Canadian Labour Congress, Ottawa, ON Summer Student, June. 2019-Aug., 2019 • Responsible for drafting policy documents including newsletters and materials for members. • Responsible for completing data analysis tasks. • Assisted with comprehensive research projects about climate change and a “just transition” for workers.

Councillor Paula Fletcher, Toronto, ON Constituency Assistant, Dec. 2017-Aug., 2018 • Advised members of council on policy development and implementation to support affordable housing, shelters and poverty reduction and assisted in the opening of an Out of the Cold Program. • Responsible for scheduling meetings and organizing events and press conferences including a well-attended press conference on shelters. • Responsible for administrative duties and writing letters on behalf of the Councillor resulting in improved outcomes for residents.

Deputy Mayor Pam McConnell, Toronto, ON Constituency Assistant, Aug.-Dec.,2017 • Volunteered for Pam McConnell and was then hired to work full-time in her office as a Constituency Assistant in August 2017. • Helped Ward 28 residents move from shelters to stable housing and access City services such as a tax relief program for low- income seniors. • Worked with City staff to develop policy briefs on issues such as Airbnb and Toronto Island flood protection.

MPP Peter Tabuns, Toronto, ON Constituency Assistant, Feb.-Apr., 2013 • Organized community events such as mobile community offices to better assist constituents. • Assisted with case work and helped residents resolve issues accessing ODSP. • Conducted extensive research on nuclear plants in Ontario.

MPP Teresa Armstrong, Toronto, ON Legislative Assistant, June-Aug., 2012 • Worked independently and conducted research pertaining to seniors and post-secondary education, MPP Armstrong’s critic portfolios. • Wrote speeches for MPP Armstrong on topics including post-secondary education and the opening of a community centre. • Completed additional legislative tasks such as setting up an online database to archive past speeches and legislation. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Co-Chair, Ontario New Democratic Youth (ONDY) Apr. 2017- Present • Affordable Housing Committee Chair, City Youth Council Toronto Oct. 2012 - Sept. 2014 • Volunteer, MP Jack Layton’s Constituency Office May - Sept. 2011 • Volunteer, Ontario Health Coalition June 2009 -Aug. 2012 • Recipient, 2017 Evelyn Cotter Book Award • Gold Medal Recipient, Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships, 2005

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Jolene Funk EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020 • Recipient of Peterson Tribute Award, 2019 and entrance scholarship, 2018

School of Health Policy and Management, York University, Toronto, ON Bachelor of Health Studies, 2015 • Graduated Summa Cum Laude and member of Dean's Honor Roll, 2013-2015 • Prepared literature reviews for conference presentations on social determinants of health in Rwanda and Niagara Falls

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Urban Policy Lab, Toronto, ON Graduate Fellow and Research Assistant, 2019-present • Conducting research and organizing public consultation on emerging issues for the City of Toronto’s Municipal Licensing and Standards department • Developing workshops and professional learning opportunities for students on urban policy skills • Leading a research team to research municipalities' policy capacity in the GTHA through qualitative analysis

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Toronto, ON Senior Intern Analyst, 2019 • Managed project development and vendor coordination of the annual Sustainable Investing report on schedule with multiple levels of senior approval www.cppib.com/en/how-we-invest/sustainable-investing/investing-reports/#/engagement • Liaised with internal investment teams to develop public facing content on sustainable investing • Analyzed stakeholder and political considerations for strategic objectives of the organization

Public Good Initiative- Houselink Team, Toronto ON Policy Consultant and Communications Liaison, 2018-2019 • Developed pro-bono assessment and recommendations for non-profit organization • Key deliverables contributed: prepared jurisdictional scan and literature review on social isolation policy for supportive housing organizations; and facilitated community-based focus groups and summarized findings

Canadian Urban Institute and City of Toronto, Toronto, ON City Builder Leadership Program, 2018-2019 • Researched new planning appeals process and tribunal resources in order to generate public communication materials in consultation with city planners and neighbourhood groups on the planning process and consultation

South Riverdale Community Health Centre, Toronto, ON Program Assistant, 2016-present • Produced reporting metrics for funding and licensing bodies, staff, and partner organizations. Incorporated feedback into facilitator recruitment, training, and coaching supporting a 7.2% increase in clients’ empowerment for health management • Increased program functions to meet a 60% increase in client service targets in marginalized populations; Designed and maintained website content and marketing materials, managed client registration, coordinated resources and accounting, and developed new program procedures and electronic file infrastructure • Analyzed quantitative feedback collected to support advocacy for patients' needs in the health care system. Correlated results with socio-demographic data of clients and presented at the Alliance of Ontario Healthy Communities Conference 2018.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • TEDx RyersonU Speaker, 2012; invited to present to an audience of 500 people on gender stereotypes and how they impact career decisions and professional perceptions https://youtu.be/Dpz_1XQBSv8 • Represented the student body to regional, national, and professional boards/organizations. Organized a three-day conference for 50 students: oversaw sponsorship/finances, communication materials, logistics, and volunteers

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Maya Gajic

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON Bachelor of Arts, 2018 • Honours Legal Studies & Arts and Business, Political Science Minor, Co-operative Program • Graduated with Distinction • Arts and Business Living-Learning Community Peer Leader & Member of Student Leadership Program EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ontario Public Service (OPS), Ministry of the Solicitor General, Anti-Racism Directorate (ARD), Toronto, ON Policy Intern, May 2019 - September 2019 • Supported the operationalization of the Anti-Racism Policy in collaboration with various ministry and community partners • Assisted in the development and implementation of strategic response to the Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Policy review by providing coordination and support to the Steering Committee, preparing materials such as briefing decks, minutes, agendas, and terms of reference, and giving input at Lean Six Sigma brainstorming sessions • Provided consolidated feedback with 3 recommendations to Treasury Board Secretariat on the OPS executive assessment framework • Conducted data analysis and research to support key initiative to identify and eliminate systemic barriers; performed and interpreted multinomial regression in SPSS based on disaggregated race data from annual OPS Employee Experience Survey, delivered research report with jurisdictional scan on career advancement barriers with policy recommendations, and presented findings to data equity group and corporate partners clearly and effectively using Tableau and PowerPoint

Public Good Initiative (PGI), Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (Client), Toronto, ON Policy Consultant, September 2018 - April 2019 • Worked collaboratively within a 4-member policy consultancy team to successfully manage client expectations and provide high quality work through sectoral review of pay-per job data across non-profit sector in Ontario with the focus on the immigrant and refugee-serving sectors • Responsible for producing and presenting a cumulative research report of Ontario’s non-profit sector with policy recommendations addressing issues of inequitable compensation, employee job security, employee turnover, and job flexibility within OCASI's workforce and the broader non-profit sector • Collected, analyzed, and compared data on employee compensation in Excel and produced a final report, summary of sectoral findings, and a concise presentation to the board of directors for the purposes of reducing the negative effects of employee burnout, increasing job satisfaction and performance, and improving employee recruitment and retention

United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo, Kitchener, ON Campaign Manager, May 2016 - December 2016 • Performed year-over-year data analysis using Microsoft Access and Excel to help grow fundraising, evaluate the results of implemented donor cultivation programs, and develop strategies for improvement • Maintained campaign’s website, including production of web content, developing campaign awareness, and increasing visibility through the development of promotional campaigns, online marketing and website design using social media • Initiated the implementation of new electronic giving software (ePledge) which resulted in the increase in the number of donors by 16% and modernized existing fundraising practices • Conducted interviews with partner and anchor agencies that support local services and wrote about their contribution to the campaign’s research and advocacy efforts

University of Waterloo, Co-operative Education & Career Action Center, Development Associate, May 2017 - Sept. 2017 Reception House - Refugee Welcome Centre, Family Partnership Officer (volunteer), Nov. 2017 - May 2018 University of Waterloo, Faculty of Arts, Donor Relations & Stewardship Assistant, Sept. - Dec. 2015

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Natalie Gdyczynski, RN

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, Collaborative Specialization in Public Health Policy, 2020 • Recipient of the Master of Public Policy Fellowship Award

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2015 • Specialization in Mental Health and Addictions • Graduated Cum Laude

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE The Public Good Initiative, Toronto, ON Director of Client Relations (Student Led Initiative), 2018- present • Recruiting PGI clients for the 2019-20 academic year by engaging in professional relationship-building with not-for-profit organizations in the Toronto area, resulting in a record number of client applications for the project cycle. • Negotiating preliminary contracts with organizations and providing guidance according to PGI’s mandate and vision while ensuring appropriate client expectations for projects. • Managing four project teams of student consultants, providing direction and oversight, problem-solving advice and administrative assistance.

The Change Foundation, Toronto, ON Research and Policy Intern, Summer 2019 • Updated the Foundation’s Caregiver Resource Hub by conducting environmental scans of legislation and policies supporting caregivers in Canadian and International jurisdictions, as well as a literature review to update all resource documents. • Updated the Foundation’s baseline report, Snapshot of Patient and Family Care, by conducting an environmental scan via internet search, literature and legislation review, and survey to determine the level of patient and family engagement at provincial, regional, and provider levels. This report was used as one indicator of the contribution and influence of the organization. • Supported two project teams in managing and analyzing survey data by using excel to organize and calculate numerical inputs. The calculations will assist the project teams to analyze the potential impact of their interventions. • Prepared a report on the supports available for working caregivers by conducting literature reviews and environmental scans, as well as engaging in key informant interviews.

St. Michael’s Hospital, Starting Treatment Early for Psychosis (STEPS) for Youth Program, Toronto, ON Registered Nurse, 2018-2019 • Led Best Practice Guideline Initiative “Client-Centered Care, Illness Self-Management in the Community” and developed Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) Evidence Based Therapy manual to be utilized by St. Michael’s Hospital Mental Health and Addictions Service. • Coordinated care plan meetings with agents of multiple community health care agencies across Toronto to ensure efficient and appropriate care for high risk individuals. • Engaged with stakeholders from the Toronto District School Board to increase awareness of early psychosis intervention; invited to provide education in-service to a group of approximately 30 school nurses, guidance counselors, and teachers.

St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON Registered Nurse, 2015-2018 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Designated Best Practice Champion by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. • Researcher with the REACH Project, exploring the impact of micro-insurance for undocumented migrants in Thailand. • Proficient oral and written French. • Collaborator and editor of the Home and Community Care Highlights Digest.

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Robert Giannetta

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

School of Social and Community Services, Humber College, Toronto, ON Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours), 2018  Specialization in Criminal Justice  Dean's Honour List, 2014‐2018  Recipient of Future Scholars Fund, 2018

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Office of the Auditor General of Ontario, Toronto, ON Audit Researcher, Summer 2019  Summarized complex issues for use by senior management and evaluated the significance of the findings for Annual Reports  Tracked fiscal spending changes in government programs and transfer payments by examining Ontario’s Public Accounts  Used web‐based survey software to capture participant data and analyzed the results to prepare summative reports  Assisted in the annual and ongoing process of identifying and prioritizing suitable audit entities for consideration for audits  Researched and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources to support on‐going value‐for‐money audits  Drafted audit selection templates on polices/programs which included extensive literature reviews and jurisdictional scans

Beyond the Headlines, Toronto, ON Senior Producer and Social Media Director, 2018 – Present  Identify and research policy issues/trends in order to develop timely show topics and to propose solutions with guests  Prepare background research, analysis, summaries and environmental scans for show discussion, commentary and evaluation  Possess the latitude to determine and create an episode with includes content creation, formatting and analytical narrative  Coordinate social media communications strategy to distill and disperse pertinent show content to increase viewership

Donaldson Law Clerk Services Ltd., Toronto, ON Legal Specialist, 2016 – Present  Analyze and review government documents, legislation and legal proceedings to remain apprised of court operations  Preform critical legal analysis and research to compose and edit a variety of documents in adherence to government legislation  Identify issues with court materials to concisely define and communicate problems and to propose solutions with stakeholders

Criminal Justice Student Collective, President, 2017–2018: Worked autonomously to draft, review and publish material in addition to chairing committee meetings to discuss new or revised initiatives/policies

Ministry of the Solicitor General, Probation and Parole Officer Assistant, 2016–2017: Preformed comparative research and literature reviews of criminological theories to identify client’s needs in order to decease risk of reoffending

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Possess various certifications including: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASSIST), Tri‐Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2: CORE) and Indigenous Cultural Competency Cycle 1 Training  Routinely apply data manipulation software to synthesize data sets to create infographics for presentations, reports, website design and social media  Drafted a grant application to research societal ideologies surrounding mental illness and criminality and whether cultural depictions of such result in the support of certain penological policy responses  Panelist at the 2018 International Humanities and Social Sciences 2018 Conference for research titled, “Truth, Justice and the Conservative Way: The Criminal Justice Narrative in Superhero Television Series”  Prepared a briefing presentation for the Ontario Public Service on modernizing access to justice by way of technological advancements (e.g. cloud‐based computing) and its effect on careers in the legal sector

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Aneet Gill

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018  Recipient of MPP Fellowship Award, 2019  Collaborative Graduate Specialization in Ethnic and Pluralism Studies

Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario Bachelor of Arts (Honours), 2018  Global Development Major, Political Science Minor  Research Coordinator for UNICEF Queen’s, Organizational Team Lead for the Community Justice Program, President of the Queen’s South Asian Association, Events Director for World University Service of Canada Queen’s chapter.  Dean's Honour List, 2017‐2018

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Crown‐Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: Evaluation, Performance Measurement and Review Branch, Gatineau, Quebec Evaluation Intern, Summer 2019  Organized, analyzed, and created a Literature Review Matrix for the Evaluation on Engagement and Capacity Support (E&CS) to inform the evaluation team on research related to the evaluation; as well as to contribute to the analysis for the final evaluation report.  Facilitated interviews with Indigenous Representative Organizations, First Nations, and Tribal Councils with a high degree of professionalism and attention to ethical protocol surrounding qualitative research.  Developed a briefing deck for the Evaluation on Communicable Disease Control and Management (CDCM) to inform management as well as team members on the scope of the evaluation, as well as what important information was highlighted in the previous evaluation.  Demonstrated an understanding of research methodologies by critiquing and editing the Methodology Report for the Evaluation on Water and Wastewater Management.

Indigenous Affairs Student Initiative, Toronto, Ontario Analyst (volunteer) 2018‐2019, Director of Outreach (volunteer) 2019‐2020  Sought to encourage interest at the Munk School and in the surrounding University of Toronto community on the importance of having an understanding of Indigenous issues in Canada when assessing and analyzing public policy.  Hosted a discussion with former Premier Bob Rae, and Toronto journalist and author Tanya Talaga on the legacy of Residential Schools in Canada and how that government policy was a precursor to the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in the child welfare system still seen today.

Gender, Diversity, and Public Policy Initiative, Toronto, Ontario Analyst (volunteer), 2018‐2019  Facilitated discussions on the role of public policy in addressing equity concerns with events such as the Human Library which focused on formulating a dialogue on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals between professionals in the field of public policy and graduate students.  Trained in understanding and being able to use a gender‐based analysis plus (GBA+) lens for public policy.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Can speak in English, and comprehend Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu; beginner’s level in French and Spanish.  Participated in the Ford and Munk annual case competition on the Opioid Crisis and created and presented policy recommendations on the issue.  Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.  Completed the Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics by the Government of Canada.

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Luka Glozic

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

University of Toronto (St. George), Toronto, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2018  Specialization in History  Authored Teaching in a Time of War: A Document Analysis of Ontario Ministry of Education Reports During the Second World War, a work of original scholarship examining the transformation of Ontario’s educational philosophy between 1935 and 1950.  Dean’s List for Academic Achievement in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Toronto, ON Summer Researcher, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) Operational Review, (June ‐August 2019)  Developed extensive preliminary research lines of inquiry on issues facing Ontario’s Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSUB) and its strategic partners in health and safety accident prevention  Prepared briefing notes, summaries, and interview questions drawn from hundreds of pages of documentation, policy reviews, and annual reports for fellow researchers in anticipation of stakeholder meetings  Participated in a comprehensive series of stakeholder meetings with industry associations, union representatives, and stakeholders within the WSIB, Ministry of Labour, and Ontario Health and Safety Associations  Synthesized extensive research into four comprehensible, original, and concise memos in order to deliver a proposed framework of analysis for final recommendations by senior reviewers

House of Commons, Ottawa, ON Member’s Assistant, Hon. Peter Van Loan (May‐August 2018)  Created three separate heritage proposals drawn from policy analysis and literature review for incorporation into the national party platform  Ensured maintenance of constituency‐facing duties such as data tracking, official correspondence, and issue research into constituent needs and concerns  Interpreted and assessed Heritage Canada documents and stakeholder reports to examine official government strategy and draw key policy insights from detailed investigation

Perihelion Media Works, Toronto, ON Supervisor, Digital Community Management (2017‐2018)  Oversaw community engagement in team of five for 150,000 unique monthly visitors to social media platform  Supervised a team of approximately 50 community managers responsible for improving community user experiences and enforcing community guidelines  Drafted both internal management policies and best practices for team as well as new user code of conduct  Utilized analytics to prepare best practices to increase user engagement, producing sustained visitor growth of approximately 20% year‐over‐year in FY’17

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS

 Director of Logistics for 2019‐2020 at the Indigenous Affairs Student Initiative (IASI) at the Munk School  Conversational Serbian  Volunteered as Youth Councilor at the Aish HaTorah Village Shul Synagogue and as an Apotex Volunteer at the Baycrest Geriatric Center from 2010‐2016 and 2010‐2013 respectively  Professional Commission Artist with a graphic design‐oriented portfolio

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Alexander Gold‐Apel

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Master of Public Policy, 2020

McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Bachelor of Arts, 2018  Double Major in Political Science and Urban Systems  Graduated with distinction

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Junior Policy Analyst at Major Projects Management Office, 2019  Administered the Terrestrial Studies Initiative, a key accommodation measure for the TransMountain Expansion Project  Reviewed over 50 project proposals and provided feedback to Indigenous groups  Produced contribution agreements, an operations guide, a process map and budget projections for the lifecycle of the initiative  Amended the Terms and Conditions for NRCan’s Indigenous Participation in Dialogues – Signed by the Minister of Natural Resources  Provided lessons learned to support the development of the Major Project Management Office’s funding office and other governmental departments’ accommodation measures

Policy Consultant (volunteer), Toronto, Ontario Public Good Initiative, 2018‐2019  Conducted policy consultations in the form of a program analysis and evaluation designed to examine the subsidy structure for University Settlement, a community‐based social service center in Toronto  Compared best‐practices amongst similar not‐for‐profit organizations, municipalities, and agencies to identify optimal programs and suggested policy options to improve the equitability and efficiency of the center’s subsidy allocations

Co‐Executive Director (volunteer), Toronto, Ontario Beyond the Headlines, 2019 – Present  Oversee a nationally syndicated student‐run public policy radio and podcast airing on CIUT 89.5 FM, the largest community radio station in Canada  Manage a team of 20 staff, ensuring the production of engaging and relevant weekly content  Research policy programs and interview leading policy experts to provide comprehensive and accessible analysis

Sam Lazarus Committee (volunteer), Montreal, Quebec Committee Member, 2015‐Present  Organize an annual charity fundraiser that raises approximately $30,000 a year to send underprivileged children to YMCA Camp Kanawana

President (volunteer), Master of Public Policy Student Association, 2019 – Present Ford + Munk Case Competition, Logistics Associate, 2018 – 2019 YMCA Camp Kanawana, Program Director, 2018 New Democratic Youth of Canada (volunteer), Director of Communications, 2016–2018

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Fluent in English and proficient in French, both written and spoken  Awarded the Cadario Scholarship, which recognizes academic achievement in the first year of the Master of Public Policy program at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy  Indigenous Cultural Competency Training Certificate – Level 1 from the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centers

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Timothy Gopaul

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018  Graduate Students’ Union Representative, 2018

Western University, London, ON Honors Bachelor of Arts, 2018  Specialization in Political Science  Dean's Honor List, 2014‐2018  Vice President of Communications, Caribbean Students’ Organization, 2014‐2015

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Transport Canada, Ottawa, ON Junior Policy Analyst (Intern), April 2019 – Present  Conducted research and drafted documents to support the development of non‐regulatory and regulatory policies for the safe testing and eventual deployment of automated and connected vehicles  Performed jurisdictional scans to compare and evaluate options taken by municipal and provincial levels of government to address the emergence of automated and connected vehicle technologies  Developed briefing material (documents and presentations) on emerging challenges related to new vehicle technologies for stakeholder engagement forums  Prepared a final report: “The Motor Vehicle Safety Regime around Automated and Connected Vehicles”

Leadership and Democracy Lab, London, ON Student Researcher, 2017–2018  Researched political risks and potential mitigation strategies for economic industries in Cuba and Ethiopia through academic journals, government publications, and online news sources  Identified and prioritized data on Cuba’s tourism industry and Ethiopia’s infrastructure industry through government publications and independent research organizations  Conducted 10 sample telephone interviews to effectively understand potential risks in each country’s case  Worked with a research team to correspond various risks, mitigation and adaptation strategies  Prepared and published two reports: “Investing in Ethiopia’s Energy Sector” and “Economic Investments: Tourism in Cuba”

IRCC – Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, Mississauga, ON Support Services Agent, Summer 2015  Adjusted automated systems to input, update, and extract data and information from the Government of Canada  Prepared reports using generic forms and classified documents  Assessed and validated the accuracy of information provided on applications  Provided and exchanged information with clients, other IRCCs, and overseas visa offices  Created files from paper applications into the Government of Canada’s online database  Audited 1,600+ Parent and Grandparent Permanent Residency Applications in a span of 3 months

Elections Ontario, Poll Clerk for 41st Ontario General Election, 2014 York Region District School Board (YRDSB), Volunteer, 2013

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Harvard University: Black Policy Conference (2019), “Affirming Blackness: Protest, Passion & Policy”  Western University: Speech Competition, “The Power of Education (2016)”  Western University: Deconstructing Black Masculinity: Race & Representation in the Film Moonlight  Track and Field, Short Distance Sprints and Strength Training

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Amanda Grant

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario Bachelor of Art Sociology, 2018 • Double Minor: Law and Family Supports in Community Practice • Varsity Women’s Hockey Team (2013-2016), Varsity Women’s Golf Team (2016-2018) • Dean’s Honour List (2018), Academic All Canadian (2015-2018)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE City of Toronto, Economic Development and Culture Division, Toronto, ON Research Trainee, May 2019 – Aug 2019 • Designed and lead a program evaluation using qualitative and quantitative methods to measure the success of an Indigenous Education Pilot Program at all 10 City of Toronto history museums delivered to over 1000 students/teachers • Responsible for developing reports and analysis on museum attendance and revenue trends, as well as forecasting finances for all 10 city museums • Conducted jurisdictional scans to consult on business planning for strategic partnerships with community organizations focusing on equity and diversity

Peacebuilders International, Toronto, ON Policy Consultant, Sep 2018 – Apr 2019 • Through the Public Good Initiative at the University of Toronto, conducted program evaluations on regional restorative justice programs and practices • Developed jurisdictional scans of crown policy manuals in each province to determine the legality of alternative justice measures • Developed an informational report on best practices for restorative justice and youth programming to inform executive team at Peacebuilders International

London Economic Development Corporation, London, ON Research and Special Projects Intern, May 2018 – Aug 2018 • Worked in partnership with 7 local businesses to create a comprehensive guidebook on how to attract, hire and retain global talent • Used both qualitative and quantitative metrics to analyze economic development practices in over 30 Canadian cities to develop an in-depth analysis of local business practices and highlight areas of improvement for London • Acted as a liaison for local university and colleges to create a soft landing strategy for international students in London

University of Toronto Department of Athletics, Intercollegiate Athletics Assistant, Sep 2019 - Present Ryerson University Department of Athletics, Academic Consultant, Sep 2017 – Apr 2018

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Currently working as a Research Assistant with the Urban Policy Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs which focuses on researching urban policy issues • Selected as the Undergraduate Representative for the Academic Standards Committee at Ryerson University (2018) which involved advising on the formulation of policies governing the undergraduate curriculum structure and collaborating with department chairs and Vice Provosts • Volunteer experience as a Women’s Hockey Coach for Team Ontario (2017-2019), #RamsTalk Campaign Initiative (2013-2016), Youth Mentorship Program (2013-16), and DIFD Mental Health Awareness Campaign (2013-2017)

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Momina Habib

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020 • Recipient of MPP Fellowship • Recipient of Entrance Scholarship

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2018 • Major in Health Studies, Interdisciplinary Minor in Sustainability • Dean's Honour List, 2016-2018

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Equity, Diversity and Public Policy Initiative, Toronto, ON Director, 2019 – present • Interviewed and recruited a team of 20 Analysts. • Managed the budget and established short and long-term goals for the Equity, Diversity and Public Policy Initiative for the 2019-2020 academic year. • Supervising and supporting Analysts in planning and executing anti-oppression training, case study workshops, networking events, and an annual conference. • Continuously contacting professionals in all areas of public policy to expand our network and reach as a student initiative.

MuslimFest, Mississauga, ON Sponsorship Officer and Grants Writer, 2019 – present • Negotiated sponsorship packages and secured 13 sponsors for MuslimFest 2019, a three-day Muslim arts and culture festival held in Mississauga that has over 50,000 attendees every year. • Reported on all completed and outstanding sponsorship items and communicated these with the Event Director and all sponsors within three weeks post-festival. • Completed the Mississauga Celebration Square Large Event Application, Mississauga Cultural Festivals & Celebrations Grant Application, and the Celebrate Ontario Grant Application for MuslimFest 2020. • Coordinated a meeting with the City of Mississauga’s Grants Coordinator to better understand the application process and have the applications edited before final submission.

AGE-WELL NCE Inc., Toronto, ON Policy Analyst Intern, Summer 2019 • Researched health and technology initiatives across Canada and developed policy documents such as briefing notes and jurisdictional scans to support public policy development in key areas for the organization. • Drafted AGE-WELL NCE Inc.’s written submission to Ontario’s Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility, to inform the development of Ontario’s Seniors Strategy, and the written submission to Canada’s Standing Committee on Finance, to inform the development of the 2020 Federal Budget. • Prepared meeting notes for the Managing Director and Science Directors and took minutes during meetings with government officials and various stakeholders.

Public Good Initiative, Pro-bono Policy Consultant, 2018–2019

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Experience in conducting policy research and analysis, including both qualitative analysis (briefing notes, literature reviews, jurisdictional scans) and quantitative analysis (working knowledge of STATA and Excel). • Mentoring two first year MPP students through the Compass Mentorship Program for the 2019-2020 academic year. • Participated in SHIFT: Public Sector Case Competition at KPMG in October 2018, presenting a policy proposal to improve the production and distribution of bed nets to prevent malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa to a panel of judges from the public and private sectors.

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Sarah Howe

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

University of Guelph, Guelph, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, with Distinction, 2017 • Major in Political Science, Minor in Biology • Honours Thesis: The impact of the EU on corruption in Eastern Europe • Dean's Honour List, 2013-2016

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Canada School of Public Service, Ottawa, ON Junior Analyst, Summer 2019 • Researched the risks to government of proceeding with a Corporate Uber account pilot for employee transportation • Prepared a database of contacts involved in the government innovation hubs and labs community for easier communication processes • Analyzed reports and created a synthesized list options for topics in the planning process of the annual Data Conference hosted in Ottawa • Created engaging slide decks, some independently and some in collaboration with a Director. For example, one was a report on the School’s progress in meeting a government wide initiative and another was a briefing on how to proceed with a pilot project

Public Good Initiative (PGI), Toronto, ON Internal Evaluation Consultant – Communications Liaison, 2018-2019 • Provided the PGI directors with quantitative and qualitative data to optimize its future as a Student Leadership Initiative with an impressive track record of producing program evaluations, policy analysis, policy recommendations • Designed and distributed surveys to pro-bono Policy Consultants to complete regarding their satisfaction in working with PGI • Conducted focus groups and interviews with internal and external stakeholders to determine how the initiative’s mandate is being achieved • Maintained clear communication between the director and the other Internal Evaluation team members through prompt responses and relaying of information

Paul Joffe - Lawyer, Montreal, QC Support Staff, 2015 & 2018 • Produced brief, accessible summaries of legal documents on Indigenous Peoples’ rights • Researched parliamentary rules and procedure for draft legislation in the House of Commons

University of Guelph - Department of Political Science, Research Assistant, 2019 University of Guelph - Athletics Department, Game Day Statistician, 2013-2018 University of Guelph - Department of Political Science, Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2015 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Cancer Care Ontario Scholarship, 2019 • Math-Stats Teaching Assistantship, 2019-2020 • Policy Innovation Initiative Analyst, 2018-2019 • Selected to present at the University of Guelph Undergraduate Political Science Conference, 2017 • Recipient of the John F. Melby award for the best honours thesis in Political Science, 2017 • Recipient of two Dean’s Honours Scholarships, 2014 & 2015

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Kelly Husack

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018  MPP Fellowship Award Recipient, 2019

University of Regina, Regina, SK Bachelor of Kinesiology – Human Kinetics major, 2015 (with distinction)  Academic Silver Prize winner, 2015 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ontario Public Service – Ministry of Education, Toronto, ON Junior Policy Analyst – Indigenous Education & Well‐Being Division – Safe & Healthy Schools Branch, 2019  Conduct policy analysis, research, and program planning and development for a variety of files, including jurisdictional scans, environmental scans, and literature reviews.  Contribute to the development of policy options based on research, needs, and risks assessments, as well as support internal consultations to inform policy development.  Collaborate with team to design evidence‐based policies and directives in response to changing policy issues and direction.  Prepare and contribute to the development of reports, correspondence, presentation materials, briefing documents, and memos to support senior management decision‐making.  Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.

Student Energy in Action for Regina Community Health, Regina, SK Executive Director, 2015‐2018  Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.  Coordinate, manage, and administer all SEARCH services including annual budget of $150,000; prepare financial, annual, and funder reports; prepare proposals for grants; lead fundraising and donor relations initiatives; recruit and orientate 400 student volunteers and professional mentors annually; develop policies and governance models; and devise and execute 3‐year strategic plan.  Supervise clinic shifts (including facilitation of briefing and debriefing sessions), delegate tasks, troubleshoot problems, and assess and manage client, student, and mentor safety.  Supervise practicum and fieldwork students from various disciplines.  Build relationships and work with individuals and multiple stakeholders from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds including First Nations Elders, community members, and partnering organizations.

University of Saskatchewan, Regina, SK Research Assistant – HIV Patient Provider Toolkit, 2017‐2019  Work with a multidisciplinary qualitative research team to support community‐based project to assist with data analysis, knowledge translation activities, prepare written material, and facilitate focus groups for health care workers and caregivers.

Public Good Initiative, Director of Client Relations, 2019‐2020, Oversee operations of organization with team of directors. Master of Public Policy Student Association, Director of Finance, 2019‐2020, Perform bookkeeping and accounting for association. Blue Dot Movement (Toronto & Regina), Organizer, Ambassador, & Pledge Leader (volunteer), 2014‐present. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  YWCA Regina Women of Distinction award winner – Wellness, Recreation, & Health Living category, 2018  Diabetes Canada Volunteer of the Year award winner for South Saskatchewan, 2018  Ford+Munk Case Competition & Conference participant & delegate, 2019  Urban Policy Lab Case Competition finalist, 2019  Women in House (University of Toronto) program participant – Ottawa, ON, 2018  University of Regina Alumni Association UR Change Makers: Connecting Passion to Purpose event speaker, 2018  Publication: Husack, K. (March 20, 2019). Building empathy, addressing inequality: A lecture by Tanya Talaga. Public Policy & Governance Review. Retrieved from http://goo.gl/VXxU6m

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Declan Taylor Ingham

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018 and Fellowship Award, 2019  Associate Editor and Contributing Writer at the Public Policy and Governance Review Journal  Pro Bono Consultant through the Public Good Initiative for a national nonprofit organization, Meal Exchange

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences, 2018  Major in Political Science (Co‐op), Minor in Global Studies  Directed Research Project with Daniel Stockemer culminating in the publication of his book “Populism Around the World”  Dean's Honour List, 2017‐2018 and Merit Scholarships, 2018

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Operational Review, Toronto, ON Review Researcher, Summer 2019  Developed lines of inquiry on priority issues and compiled an evidence base through interviews and information exchanges with senior and working level WSIB officials  Advised the Chair of the WSIB Operational Review panel through a series of three memorandums summarizing issues, providing analysis, and offering recommendations

Synerqig & Century Initiative, Toronto, ON Freelance Contract Researcher, Summer 2019  Identified regulatory compliance needs for a healthcare technology firm with their Vice‐President of Strategy & Client Success  Assembled an evidence base on socio‐economic outcomes of immigrants for an immigration supportive nonprofit organization

Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, Ottawa, ON Student Researcher, Summer 2018  Spearheaded the research component of a recently launched national platform to end violence against healthcare workers  Conducted an environmental scan of the public debate surrounding Pharmacare for political advocacy at the Council of the Federation 2018 Summer Meeting and informed their later report, The Big Money Club  Drafted a parliamentary brief to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security

Ottawa‐Centre 2018 Provincial Election Campaign, Ottawa, ON Policy Advisor (Volunteer), July 2017 – June 2018  Acted as a researcher and strategist by setting campaign strategy, shaping policy priorities, and developing key messages  Managed a small team of volunteers (3‐6) to respond to incoming and urgent surveys submitted by local community groups to assess the campaign’s stance on key issues

Employment and Social Development Canada, Gatineau QC Employment Insurance Policy Analyst, September 2016‐ August 2017  Compiled a budget option as its lead analyst during the preliminary stage of the budget process  Developed innovative social policy and service delivery options for the medium‐term planning process and engaged in global social policy comparator research  Assessed departmental policy by forecasting disruptive policy scenarios through the Employee Policy Innovation Committee ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Elected to multiple local and youth positions within a national political party including being elected as a Provincial Council Delegate (2018) to the parties’ provincial governing council  Published political commentary in The Westerner (defunct), an opinion piece in the Ottawa Citizen on transit policy and the labour movement, and a policy piece in the CCPA’s bimonthly policy magazine, The Monitor, on local economic development

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Michael Eric Jackman

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Finalist, Munk School Case Competition, November 2019, Topic: Gun violence.  Competitor, Munk School Case Competition, November 2018, Topic: Irregular migration.  Competitor, KPMG Shift Consulting Case Competition, October 2018, Topic: Bed net saturation in Sub‐Saharan Africa.  Mentor, Compass Peer Mentorship, 2019‐2020.

University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction, 2018 Specialization in Political Science, Criminology and Socio‐legal Studies  VP Marketing, UTM Sociology and Criminology Student Society, 2017‐18; managed 10 marketing associates for 1200+ students.  Student Facilitator, Facilitated Study Groups, 2018; reviving the dormant program to improve outcomes for SOC students.  Vice‐President Marketing, UTM’s first Mooting Association, 2016‐2017; participating in UTMs first official moot at Osgoode.  Campaign Lead and Treasurer, UTM Young Liberals, 2015‐2016; bringing all Mississauga candidates to campus during election.  Dean's Honour List 2017 (Winter), 2018 (Winter)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Privacy and Freedom of Information Office, Toronto, ON Cooperative Student, May ‐ Aug 2019.  Overhauling the Corporate Compliance policy with a team of 3 from Corporate Policy to ensure it was easily accessible, reflected actual processes, and free from excess.  Analyzing user verification and privacy breaches by producing research from Privacy Commissioners and other government departments in response to requests from business areas.  Refining the Privacy and Freedom of Information Office operations manual by collaborating with the respective team members to ensure the content was efficiently written and accurate.

Member of Parliament for Mississauga Centre Omar Alghabra, Mississauga, ON Member’s Administrative Assistant, 2016 to Present.  Creating and revising the casework management system, ensuring the accuracy of documents and increasing efficiency.  Collaborating with a team of seven to plan and execute community events and town halls including producing the official riding‐level report for the 2016 electoral reform consultation.  Managing the Liberal CRM case management database of over 1000 cases to make sure broad issues, the majority of which are immigration matters, are resolved in a timely and satisfactory fashion.

United Nations’ Association Toronto Office, Toronto, ON Secretary and Chief Financial Officer (Volunteer), 2019 to Present.  Compiling meeting minutes and financial reports to support the functions of the President and the Board.  Managing a special governance team of 5 to reform the organization's Policies and By‐Laws to ensure good process.  Collaborating with a team of 11 Board members as an executive member to promote the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Peel District School Board, Tutor in the Classroom, 2017, 2018; tutoring grade three students in class to improve their EQAO scores. Federal Election Campaign, Signs Manager, 2015; managing a network of over 1500 signs and teams of volunteers.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Conversational French language skills; attended two Quebec French Language Exchange Programs in 2013 and 2014.  Director, Mississauga Centre Federal Liberal Association, 2015 to Present.  Participant, Totally OUTright LGBT Men’s Health Leadership Program, 2017.  Political Science Studies Abroad in Greece, American College of Thessaloniki, Summer 2017.

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Fatema Jaffer

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018  Participant in the Policy‐at‐Munk Case Competition where I was a member of a policy review team tasked with creating feasible policy options to address issues arising from irregular immigration by asylum seekers  Winning team in the Ford+Munk Case Competition where we developed policy options in response to the ongoing Opioid Crisis in Canada and the United States

School of Urban and Regional Planning, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, 2017  Ethics Advisor, Ryerson Association of Planning Students, 2016‐2017  Student Representative, Ryerson Association of Planning Students (2014‐2016) EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, ON Policy Intern, Summer 2019  Developed capacity building tools for the awareness of Gender‐Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) across the science organization  Worked collaboratively with Human Resources, Audit and Evaluation and the National Program Office to ensure the alignment of objectives and outcomes across departments  Led an awareness and training session for Program Directors through the National Program Office to showcase the importance of implementing this tool and the value‐added for federally funded programs through program design

Policy Innovation Initiative, Toronto, ON Team Lead/Advisor, 2019‐2020  Provided direction to research teams in order to develop policy documents that analyze emerging social, technological, political and environmental issues and their impact on policymaking  Assisted teams in developing their public policy skill set in relation to stakeholder engagement, program analysis and evaluation, policy research, jurisdictional scans, literature reviews and briefing notes

Public Good Initiative, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Policy Consultant, 2018 ‐ 2019  Policy consulting for the Young Women’s Leadership Network (YWLN) in developing policy packs in key areas such as gender‐based violence, education, housing, health and the environment to provide an intersectional gender‐based and indigenous lens to serve as a platform for young indigenous women to engage in politics  Advocacy work through policy development, program analysis and policy awareness

Gender, Diversity, and Public Policy Initiative, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Analyst, 2018 ‐ 2019  Created a Priority Agenda for the 2018 Toronto municipal elections where I looked at six key policy issues ranging from housing, transit, childcare, public spaces, poverty reduction and climate change through an intersectional lens  Working on a diversity profile showcasing the demographic of students in the Master of Public Policy program through data collection methods such as surveys, quantitative analysis and policy research

Canadian Urban Institute, Planning Intern, 2016‐2017  Assisted planning staff with research projects relevant to procurement processes, waterfront resiliency, youth engagement and urban design guidelines ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Volunteered for a non‐profit organization’s relief mission in Damascus, Syria to assess current conditions within the area meeting with local organizations and stakeholders to discuss the needs of the community with a focus on improving access to food, medical services and infrastructure

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Ayesha Jamshaid

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours, 2018  Concentration in Health Throughout the Lifespan  Awarded Dean’s Summer Research Internship EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Teaching Assistant, January 2020  Awarded a Teaching Assistantship for the course Macroeconomics for Policy Analysis (PPG 1003H) for the 2019‐2020 academic year

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Ottawa, ON Policy Analyst Intern, Summer 2019 Centre for Food‐borne, Environmental and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (CFEZID)  Conducted literature reviews and qualitative analysis to produce informed policy briefs and briefing notes on the health equity and data sharing of mobile health applications for stakeholder partners such as the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)  Developed strategic policy workplans for CFEZID’s Consumer Food Safety framework  Provided support to the Office of Strategic Policy and Planning (OSPP) Open Government file by filtering through eligible resources to be posted on the Open Government Portal, completing metadata sheets in MS Excel, and posting resources to the portal  Extracted criteria definitions from scholarly resources to develop CFEZID’s own list of prioritization criteria for non‐enteric infectious diseases  Prepared and presented comprehensive slide decks and jurisdictional scans to PHAC’s internal staff and the Director of CFEZID  Facilitated Question Period at the end of rapid‐fire presentations

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Ottawa, ON Research Assistant, 2017‐2018 Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch (HPCDPB)  Collaborated with a team of epidemiologists in the Surveillance and Epidemiology Division, supervised by senior epidemiologist Dr. Minh T. Do  Critically analyzed literature related to the Opioid Crisis and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) cases in Canada, and translated this knowledge into succinct research reports  Demonstrated extensive research skills by quantifying raw hospitalization data sets for an epidemiological study examining the gender discrepancies in NAS cases across Canada  Created descriptive tables for hospitalization data sets using advanced epidemiological software such as EpiInfo, and Microsoft Excel PivotTables  Synthesized information by extracting administrative, clinical, and demographic data from the Discharge Abstract Database  Investigated the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP) database to quantify patterns of injury occurrence

Kumon Learning Centre, Math and English Teaching Assistant, 2013‐2018 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Extensive proficiency in IT software: Advanced MS Office user (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and STATA for quantitative analysis  Certified in Indigenous Cultural Competency training issued by Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)  Munk Case Competition participant: collaborated in a policy analysis team to rapidly develop feasible policy options to solve the issue of irregular immigration into Canada  Delegate for the 2019 Ford+Munk Public Policy Conference: collaborated with students from the University of Michigan, evaluated and analyzed policies surrounding the current opioid crisis, and presented viable policy recommendations with a cross‐border scope to a panel of judges  Compass Mentorship Program participant: mentoring a first year MPP student for the 2019‐2020 academic year

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Moe Jassim

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Bachelor of Arts, 2017  Specialization in Political Science and Economics  Elected President, Arab Students Association  Editor, UBC Journal of Political Studies EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Financeit, Toronto, ON Underwriter, Full‐time, April 2018‐Present  Responsible for adjudicating loans by verifying employment, credit risk analysis and computing total debt service ratios  Employs strong interpersonal and communication skills to ensure broker, merchant, lender and client satisfaction  Develops, maintains and implements robust policies and procedures within the lending team mandate to address operational risk, regulatory requirements and lender specifications  Engages control partners in Risk, Compliance, Tech and Legal in review of enhanced policies and procedures  Promotes positive working relationships by effectively communicating and regularly sharing information, issues, key interests, learnings and knowledge with ops teams  Conducts fraud investigations and contributes to the creation of tech‐centric fraud prevention mechanisms and their operational workflow

Interpol HQ, Lyon, FR CT/Terrorist Networks Analyst Intern, Summer 2017  Contributed to the development of an Anti‐Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing project framework by assisting in the creation of the project proposal, concept note, risk‐management planning, budget and resource estimates, defining the project scope and objectives and collaborating with stakeholders such as the Egmont Group  Researched and investigated patterns observed in terrorist activity in relation to the global banking system and recommended measures to prevent the financial facilitation of terrorism and money laundering  Drafted and summarized memorandums of understanding on battlefield approaches to secure the collection of forensic evidence in Iraq and Libya  Facilitated and administered ‘Countering the Use of Social Media for Terrorist Purposes in the MENA region’ training sponsored by the Government of Canada, as well as the ‘1st Drone Forensics Working Group Meeting’ and the ‘Joint FBI‐Interpol Facial Recognition Training’

Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Resettlement Assistance Program Counselor, 2016‐2017  Worked collaboratively with the Federal Government in managing incoming Syrian refugee movement  Delivered orientation and information sessions to arriving refugees in English, French and Arabic to ensure basic awareness of Canada, BC, communal values, benefits, rights, responsibilities and service entitlements  Liaised between government and incoming refugees in their healthcare, education and immigration requirements, as well as screened and assessed client needs to help them develop individualized settlement and integration plans ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Native French and Arabic proficiency; conversational Spanish  Enrolled in British Columbia’s Institute of Justice Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis program  Recipient of the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Project Award in 2011  University of Toronto Public Policy Fellowship Award in 2019  Recognized as best delegate in the General Assembly for Dubai International Academy Model United Nations in 2011 and awarded the chairing of the Arab League of Nations

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Habiba Khaled

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, 2017 ● Double major in History, and Political Science & Governance and a minor in Globalization Studies ● Dean's Honour List, 2013‐ 2017

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE City of Mississauga, Mississauga, ON Public Policy Intern, 2019 ● Produced a feasibility study on micromobility systems and potential governance model for the Transportation Planning Division at the city of Mississauga in order to inform future decisions regarding the provision of micromobility services ● Produced a corporate report based on the feasibility study to be presented to Council in order to establish City direction and outline next steps on the micromobility file ● Conducted research, outreach, and engaged with internal and external stakeholders to gauge best practices across jurisdictions ● Produced and presented a slidedeck outlining findings and relevant considerations to senior leadership within the Department of Transportation and Works, and to city staff across various departments Public Good Initiative, Toronto, ON Policy Consultant (pro‐bono), 2018‐2019 ● Provided policy consulting expertise to Meal Exchange, a registered charity that aims to transform food on campuses in Canada in coordination with student movements ● Conducted a literature review using news sources, academic, and grey literature to gauge best practices and obstacles surrounding food procurement on university campuses ● Designed and administered surveys and interviewed relevant stakeholders to gather best practices to inform the direction of food to campus programming ● Designed a final report, an executive summary, and a poster documenting barriers and best practices for implementing a local food procurement model on campuses (work displayed at the 2019 National Farm to School Conference)

Gender Diversity and Public Policy Initiative, Toronto, ON Analyst, 2018‐2019  Organized a roundtable event addressing barriers to sexual health in Ontario; researched and secured speakers, created social media content promoting event, facilitated the event during the day of, and produced a series of written documents for internal use prior to and following the event  Prepared background research, secured speakers, and co‐hosted a podcast on diversity and inclusion in public policy, in collaboration with Beyond the Headlines (a Canadian current affairs radio show based out of the University of Toronto)  Worked on the creation of a diversity profile to gauge the current demographics at the Masters of Public Policy program at the University of Toronto; worked to produce and administer a survey, collect data, analyze findings, produce infographics, and co‐ write a final report

Incisive Strategy, Junior Human Rights Consultant, 2017‐ 2018 McMaster University/ YWCA , Research Assistant, 2016 Hamilton‐Wentworth District School Board/McMaster University, Consultant (Academic Placement), 2016

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Advanced oral and written English and Arabic; beginner French  Publication: “Stepping up to the Call:" A Historiographical Analysis of Gender in 1930s Soviet Russia” (The Journal of History and Political Science, 2017)

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Sarah Khan

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Entrance Scholarship, 2018  Fellowship Scholarship, 2019

University of Toronto, Scarborough, ON Honours Bachelor of Science, 2015  Specialization in Psychology  Graduated with High Distinction EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Regional Municipality of York, Community and Health Services – Commissioner’s Office, Newmarket, ON Policy and Research Assistant, May 2019 – December 2019  Gather, analyze and interpret information for literature reviews, environmental and jurisdictional scans  Research best practices for health, communities of practice and employee engagement  Assist in compiling information and in the preparation of reports, background materials and presentations on a range of priority areas  Update and prepare budget highlight documents for 9 programs across the department to reflect current state and information  Support ongoing continuous quality improvement, program planning and evaluation activities

Public Good Initiative, Toronto, ON Policy Consultant, September 2018 – April 2019  Worked collaboratively with team members to conduct a desk review for Dignitas International on Indigenous health authorities that have a Community Health Worker program in place and potential for collaboration and partnership  Completed a national scan focused on identifying Indigenous health authorities that currently have a Community Health Worker program in place and may require support with strengthening its program  Completed a national scan focused on existing gaps in mental health and wellness services amongst Indigenous communities in Canada, with a focus on youth  Produced a final report which provides clear recommendations to Dignitas International on partnership opportunities to expand its Indigenous Health Program by supporting the enhancement or delivery of Community Health Worker and/or mental wellness programs for Indigenous communities in Canada

Oxford College of Arts, Business & Technology, Scarborough, ON Career Services Coordinator, March 2017 – September 2018  Identified barriers to employment and assisted students/alumni with matters such as job readiness, skills, job search strategies, writing resumes and preparing for job interviews  Liaised with relevant employers in obtaining job placements  Arranged for interviews of students/alumni  Maintained statistics and records on employment with industry partners  Arranged and monitored student placements for four campuses: Scarborough, Mississauga, Toronto and Burlington

Gender, Diversity, & Public Policy Initiative, Analyst, September 2018 – April 2019 Social Psychophysiological Research & Quantitative Methods Lab – University of Toronto, Research Assistant Volunteer, October 2017 ‐ 2018 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Certified in Cultural Competency issued by Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) and trained in Anti Oppressive Practices  Presented a policy proposal on the Opioid Crisis to a panel of judges as a student delegate for the 2019 Ford+Munk Conference at the University of Michigan

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Kristi Kodama

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  MPP Fellowship Award Recipient  Entrance Scholarship Recipient

University of Guelph, Guelph, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2017  Double Major in Political Science and History  Graduated with Distinction EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Transportation and Works Department, City of Mississauga, Mississauga, ON Policy Intern, Works Operations and Maintenance (WOM) Division, May 2019 ‐ Present  Prepare and present corporate reports and briefing notes on a wide range of policy issues including municipal by‐laws, design standards and specifications, permit conditions, fleet operator training and other right‐of‐way construction practices  Conduct 7+ comprehensive jurisdictional scans of municipalities to identify best practices in relevant jurisdictions; scans ranged from a focus on the GTHA, to across North America depending on the project and scope  Interview internal stakeholders and key external contacts; summarize findings, options and recommendations in policy briefs  Author business continuity plans for 5 business units and conduct business impact analysis for contingency planning

Public Good Initiative (PGI), Toronto, ON Director, Internal Relations and Operations, May 2019 ‐ Present Consultant, September 2018 ‐ June 2019  Manage Consultant teams by providing training and oversight to support the success of pro‐bono, nonprofit policy projects  Recruit, interview and select Consultants to form the 2019 ‐ 2020 PGI Team  Oversee the budget, track expenditures throughout the year and complete budget proposal requests for funding  Design, launch and manage the PGI website to promote the organization to Toronto’s policy and nonprofit community  As a Consultant, conducted an in‐depth literature review and program evaluation on behalf of YWCA Toronto for the purpose of attracting government investment in girls' programming

Best Version Media, Newmarket, ON Content Coordinator, July 2017 ‐ January 2019  Networked within the community to recruit and interview participants for the magazine  Wrote 44 profiles of local residents and business owners to promote greater community engagement  Compiled and edited all content, including resident contributions and expert contributor (sponsored) articles, resulting in the successful publication of 16 monthly editions

Student Volunteer Connections, Guelph, ON Community Relations Coordinator, April 2014 ‐ April 2016 Community Relations Assistant, September 2013 ‐ April 2014  Built relationships with community stakeholders and organizations to promote and improve student engagement strategies  Managed 700+ personalized student referrals; ensured the availability of accessible and equitable volunteer opportunities  Supervised and trained 2 successive Community Relations Assistants to promote their professional development  Designed 15 newsletters which listed community events, volunteer and employment opportunities for students ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Analyst, Gender, Diversity and Public Policy Initiative, supported planning of policy roundtables and events, 2018‐2019  Published an article titled “Highly Ranked, yet still Unfair: Addressing Women's Health (In)equities in Ontario” for the Public Policy & Governance Review, 2018  Completed a course titled “Multimedia Journalism” at the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies, 2017  Volunteered at Yellow Brick House, Rose of Sharon, Ontario Climate Consortium, CIBC Run for the Cure, Project Serve Day

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Nilanee Koneswaran

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018  Recipient of Helen & George Coward Award, 2019 hello University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2018  Graduated with Distinction  Double Major in Public Policy and International Development Studies EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Toronto, ON Policy Co‐op Student, May 2019 ‐ Present  Developed a policy paper on Building Awareness and Reducing Stigma in the Developmental Services Sector and presented it to senior management and the Assistant Deputy Minister to help guide Developmental Services Reform  Conducted a cross‐analysis of Ministry funded projects to identify best practices in relation to Developmental Services and Health to support decision making and inform future Ministry recommendations  Participated in a mail merge and developed tools to support the Minister’s office with budget implementation  Prepared information notes, stakeholder notes and event notes under tight time constraints for the Assistant Deputy Minister

Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd. Brokerage., Toronto, ON Administrative Assistant, October 2017 ‐ Present  Used quick! Office to process hundreds of incoming and outgoing appointment requests, register new agents and offers on office listings  Effectively handled incoming inquiries from clients; transferred inquiries to the appropriate staff when needed  Prepared legal offers such as waivers, amendments, and agreements to lease for agents, handling them with confidentiality and professionalism  Liaised with clients on behalf of agents to increase organizational efficiency

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Research Assistant, March ‐ August 2019  Provided support to Dr. Skogstad for her research paper on politicization dynamics and their effects, specific to Canada’s wheat and dairy sector  Used the Dow Jones Factiva database to read and code over 500 Canadian newspaper articles that mentioned Canada’s dairy supply management system or wheat board  Analyzed the frequency and valance of newspaper articles in 2018 to understand how media can bolster public opinion

Financial Services Commission of Ontario, Toronto, ON Pension Assistant, 2016‐2017  Provided effective and timely support to the Pension Plans Branch in the review and registrations of new pension plan applications  Participated in the review and resolution of inquiries from the general public regarding the Pension Services Portal and other general inquiries related to pension plans  Observed the conflict resolution process in policymaking between internal stakeholders

University of Toronto, Research Assistant, September ‐ December 2017 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Advanced oral and written Tamil  Volunteered as a Peer Lead at the South Asian Autism Awareness Centre for three years and aided autistic children and young adults develop various skills by using prompts and elements of ABA Therapy  Published an article on Participedia, entitled “Street Law’s ‘Democracy for All’”

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Rikin Kotak

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018

University of Guelph, Guelph, ON Bachelor of Arts Honours, 2018  Specialization in Criminal Justice and Public Policy  Dean's Honour List, 2016‐2018

University of Guelph, Guelph, ON Certificate, 2017  Specialization in Business EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Infrastructure Canada, Ottawa, ON Policy Intern – Sectoral Policy, Summer 2019  Conducted policy research on how the built environment can produce positive social outcomes.  Provided support with Medium Term Planning (MTP) and Transition policy papers.  Contributed to the Public Transit and Community, Culture and Recreation Files.  Wrote various reports on the intersection of social policy and infrastructure, which will be used to support policy papers and on‐boarding new team members.  Developed a work plan for the team to be used by management.  Created extensive stakeholder lists for the team to be used for consultations.  Prepared engagement plans and stakeholder lists for the Deputy Minister to support her outreach,  Prepared briefing material for senior management.  Drafted correspondence on behalf of the Minister.  Attended conferences on low speed autonomous shuttles, Smart Cities Challenge and AMO 2019.

Ministry of Community and Correctional Services, Brampton, ON Project Assistant, July 2018 – September 2018  Worked as an assistant to the project management team for a significant infrastructure project.  Responsible for initializing the first stages of creating a museum on the history of Corrections in Ontario.  Designed and utilized an automated inventory system to efficiently and effectively catalogue artifacts.  Gained exposure to correctional operations and toured Toronto South Detention Centre, Maplehurst Correctional Complex, Vanier Centre for Women and the Ontario Provincial Police Museum.

Dexterra, Mississauga, ON Project Manager, May 2018 – July 2018  Successfully managed the relocation of Dexterra’s head office.  Responsible for planning/executing the relocation of 52 employees, ordering new office furniture to be built at the new location, having electric strikes installed on doors, and initiating the first phases of renovations.  Liaised with contractors for renovations and designers for building new office furniture.  Collaborated cohesively with the IT team to get cabling, internet, computers and photocopiers set up to be operational.

Carillion Services Canada Intern, Summer 2017 – Implemented an asset management system at the Forensic Science and Coroner’s Complex. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Volunteered consulting service to a non‐profit in Toronto, Proficient in all Microsoft Office Programs, Proficient in SPSS and STATA.

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Natalie Krzywiecki

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Collaborative Graduate Specialization in Ethnic and Pluralism Studies  Recipient of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

Trent University, Peterborough, ON Master of English (Public Texts), 2018

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts (with high distinction), 2017  Major in English, double minor in Classical Civilization and Near and Middle Eastern Civilization  Member of the Student Library Advisory Committee (Appointed), 2016‐2017  Dean's Honour List, 2015‐2017

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Toronto, ON Math‐Stats Teaching Assistant, September 2019–present  Help first‐year Master of Public Policy (MPP) students prepare for the Math‐Stats Prep Course diagnostic tests and assist with marking the tests  Responsible for reviewing and teaching first‐year MPP course materials regarding microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods

The Regional Municipality of York, Markham, ON Public Relations Coordinator, Summer 2019  Supported engagement strategies for the Yonge Subway Extension (YSE) project through the development of communications materials and plans, including project brochures, fact sheets, social media posts, and blog entries  Worked with the Community Liaison to send geotechnical activity reports, deliver construction bulletins, and contact key stakeholders, such as businesses, organizations, and residents, to book outreach opportunities  Attended community events in York Region and engaged with the public in order to increase understanding of the YSE project and solicit design input for the Preliminary Design and Engineering (PDE) Phase  Prepared a report with recommendations for how streetscape along the Yonge Street Corridor can prioritize Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) objectives, and presented to senior management at York Region Rapid Transit Corporation (YRRTC) on the value of including social equity indicators in transportation policies and plans

Public Good Initiative, Toronto, ON Policy Consultant (Pro Bono), 2018–2019  Conducted stakeholder interviews with members of the TEQ LIP and Health Action Group, the Central East LHIN, the Network for the Uninsured, medical clinics, and health and settlement service providers to better understand the resources currently available for immigrants/people with disabilities in the Greater Toronto Area  Compiled a literature review and jurisdictional scan to examine immigration policy in Canada, explore barriers to assistance that newcomers with disabilities and complex health needs encounter, outline best practice examples of service support, and offer suggestions to service providers and policy makers based on these findings  Developed a final report and presentation to the Partnership Council summarizing conclusions from the literature review and key informant interviews

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Intermediate written French, advanced Polish  Presented at the 12th Annual Ethnic and Pluralism Studies Graduate Research Conference, 2019  Received the Graduate Teaching Assistantship Certificate of Teaching Experience, 2018

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Nemesha Kukan

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018

University of Western Ontario, London, ON Bachelor of Health Sciences, 2018  Honors Specialization in Health Studies, Minor in Political Sciences  Graduated with Distinction  Dean's Honor List, 2014‐2018 (inclusive)  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2014

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE University of Toronto – Department of Economics, Toronto, ON Teaching Assistant, September 2019 – Present  Prepares tutorial plans in accordance with lecture material on micro and macro economics  Conducts discussion‐based tutorials and help sessions for undergraduate students in ECO105  Assists in the grading of student materials in accordance with instructor guidelines

Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, ON Health Policy Intern, May 2019 – September 2019  Conducted qualitative research and developed an environmental scan on current electronic referral technologies and health record systems with a local and international lens for the Hospital’s strategic plan  Conducted qualitative interviews with physicians and administrative staff for the development of a patient journey map  Developed project proposals, letters of engagement and mixed methods evaluation frameworks for a collaborative funding opportunity, based on stakeholder goals  Drafted briefing notes and explainers on current health technology trends on the international scale

Gender, Diversity & Public Policy Initiative, Toronto, ON Policy Analyst (Pro‐Bono), October 2018–Present  Developed roundtable discussions and conducted research on intersectional policy development and analysis, including topics surrounding gender diversity in STEM  Drafted written explainers on current policy issues involving diversity, including changes to Ontario’s Health and Physical Education curriculum  Lead Anti‐Oppression training in collaboration with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Services and helped developed competency points for MPP students working with the not‐for‐profit sector and vulnerable populations

Public Good Initiative, Toronto, ON Policy Consultant for Dignitas International (Pro‐Bono), October 2018 – May 2019  Conducted qualitative policy research using primary and secondary sources such as grey literature, white papers and government publications as part of a national scan for Dignitas International on Indigenous healthcare. Specific findings will be related to gaps in youth mental health programming on a national basis.  Created policy recommendations for Dignitas Internationals’ future Indigenous programs

University of Western Ontario, Vice‐President Communications, Health Promotion Services (Appointed), 2017‐2018 University of Western Ontario, Vice‐President Outreach & Communications, Ethnocultural Support Services (Appointed), 2016‐2018

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Familiar with both qualitative and quantitative data analysis and program evaluation  Passionate about intersectional and conscious policy development, particularly in the not‐for‐profit and private sector

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Arpit Kumar

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Master of Public Policy Candidate, 2020  Recipient of the 2019 MPP Fellowship Award and the Entrance Scholarship for exceptional academic performance.

University of Toronto, Mississauga, Ontario Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2018  Specialized in Criminology and Socio‐Legal studies, GPA (2017‐2018); 3.96/4.0  Nominated, on academic merit, for a semester aboard at University of Hong Kong EMPLOYMENT/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Gatineau, Québec Junior Evaluation Analyst, May 2019 – present  Evaluating the financial and qualitative aspects of federal projects for Indigenous communities, to identify opportunities for the development of more inclusive programs that advance reconciliation and self‐governance  Conducting stakeholder interviews to identify gaps in data collection strategies pertaining to indigenous communities, and, relatedly, providing recommendations on evaluation processes for government programs  Interviewed managers, directors, and officers across 8 federal health programs to assess health delivery models, which was in support of developing a roadmap for increased integration of Indigenous Health Infrastructure  Configured a new document storage software and assisted 3 analysts with the transition to this system, after which the analysts reported improved performance and higher familiarity with the software systems  Brainstormed with senior evaluation officers to identify why certain programs fail to succeed and how evaluation processes can be re‐designed to be more relevant to our gender equity frameworks

Public Good Initiative, Toronto, Ontario Consultant and Program Coordinator, Sep 2019 – Present  Liaising with CivicAction, a renowned Toronto‐based non‐profit, to assess the impact of environmental innovations on urban infrastructure resilience to extreme weather conditions, such as flooding and extreme heat, in the GTA  Coordinating a team of four analysts to develop a program inventory and research report to identify vulnerable areas within the GTA, followed with a design of actionable interventions for Civic Action and its partners

Department of Sociology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Tax Regulation Research Assistant, May 2019 – Jan 2020  Conducted a study analyzing global government’s varied models to invest cannabis tax revenue into communities negatively impacted by cannabis prohibition policies  Managed an undergraduate research assistant under the supervision of Dr. Akwasi Owusu‐Bempah

Gymkhana Social Club, Advisor to the General Manager, Dec 2018 – Jan 2019 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Volunteered with Bridge Prison Ministry, facilitated weekly sessions with residents of Ontario Corrections Institute to rehabilitate and deter recidivism  Attended courses in business design and workplace equity at Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, from which I presented a well‐received proposal at No Fixed Address, Toronto  Conducted field research in Cambodia for the University of Toronto, Mississauga; presented the findings to the chair of Sociology  Conducted ethnographic research and developed a research paper on safe injection sites under a faculty advisor at the University of Toronto, Mississauga  Managing a team of 12 organizers to organize the Ontario Model World Health Organization conference at the Toronto City Hall  Experienced in STATA, SPSS, Wix, Canva, and the Microsoft office suite, and training in Python

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Matthew Kupferschmidt

EDUCATION

Munk School at the University of Toronto (CGPA 3.76) 2018 ‐ Present Master of Public Policy  $5000 entrance scholarship, $7,000 TA ship (Math and Stats), $2000 Leadership, $1000 Hosinec family scholarship  Municipal Policy Case Competition, second place: proposed short‐ and long‐term solutions to increase transit ridership by eliminating the first and last mile problem in low density Toronto neighborhoods.  SHIFT Public Sector Consulting Case Competition, University of Toronto & KPMG, presented a detail‐driven recommendation of a complex global issue to a panelist of public sector and management consulting experts.

Honours Specialization Political Science (BA), minor in economics, University of Western Ontario (CGPA 3.7), 2018  Dean’s list (3 yrs), CGPA 3.7  Published 2 articles; an overview of agriculture in Paraguay and Industry Giants: A Closer Look at Agrofertile. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Policy Intern, Auto Insurance Unit, Ministry of Finance Government of Ontario 2018  Researched implementation potential of various government commitments to inform units consultations with all stakeholders including government, consumers, insurers, and health care providers in Ontario.  Coordinated logistics of stakeholder consultations with up to 20 representative insurers.  Operated comfortably under ambiguity developing slide decks to present and engage with industry stakeholders with unclear policy direction.  Conducted jurisdictional scans and briefed high level government officials on varying auto insurance systems across Canada, national ID card programs, smart card implementation and portal IT development.  Leveraged strong written communication skills and ability to distil complex information clearly and concisely for different audiences to conduct a plain language review of Ontario’s Auto Insurance Policy, Statutory Accident Benefits, and sections of the Insurance Act to increase consumer understanding of auto insurance. Policy Consultant, Public Good Initiative, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy 2018  During stakeholder engagement activities, clearly summarized and framed key issues to inform comprehensive discussion and support efficient and effective problem‐solving.  Utilized strong quantitative analytical skills to conduct a review of the client’s s subsidy allocation model to increase their efficiency and financial reach within their service base.  Leveraged excellent qualitative analytical skills to conduct a jurisdictional scan of comparable organizations’ subsidy allocation structure; used findings to benchmark how client’s internal operations compared to comparable organizations in other jurisdictions. Director, Consulting Careers Initiative, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy 2019  Currently leading a team of other students to coordinate logistics around annual case competition, speakers and networking events.  Currently managing budget allocation for the 2019‐2020 fiscal year to grow the initiative and maintain student interest.  Managing stakeholder relations between KPMG, Rotman, Munk School of Global Affairs and the School of Public Policy and Governance as well as developing a partnership with the Dalla Lana School of Health. Political Risk Analyst, Leadership and Democracy Lab, University of Western Ontario 2017  Researched economic risks associated with investment in the agricultural sector in Paraguay; published two articles.  Utilized strong macroeconomic skills to review all articles published by the team for errors. Associate Editor, Public Policy and Governance Review, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy 2018  Edited articles for publication and looked for ways to increase the quality of policy research and written work of journal contributors. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS Interests: Music (Guitarist, pianist, vocalist), Athletics (Forest City Volleyball Champion 2017) Outdoor Enthusiast: Boys Leadership Camp (Taught a group of boys how to canoe) Youth Mentor: Youth Worker (NET Ministries of Canada 2015 ran retreats for underprivileged elementary and high school youth), Musician Coach (2015‐2018 helped youth feel confident and comfortable playing in front of audiences)

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Adam Laughton

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Master of Philosophy, 2017 • Admitted with a scholarship and fellowship • Trained to analyze, critique and build critical and constructive responses to complex ideas

University of Toronto, Mississauga, Ontario Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2015 • Received Philosophy Award for highest GPA of graduating philosophy cohort; included in Dean’s List every year

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE The Canadian Payroll Association, Toronto, Ontario Junior Policy Advisor Summer 2019 • Engaged in legal analysis and review academic literature to draft policy recommendation papers for submission to federal, provincial, and municipal governments. Drafted recommendation papers have led to several concrete policy changes within federal and provincial governments • Learned to quickly become expert in many policy areas impacting payroll, including labour, economic development, and education through independent research and by leveraging stakeholder expertise • Prepared department for conferences with the federal government and actively participated by making recommendations, some of which were later included in federal policy and law. • Authored white paper on the interaction between emerging payroll technology and existing Canadian policy to inform management and outline possible strategic responses • Utilized professional communication and writing skills to solicit stakeholder feedback from corporate membership on industry specific issues • Performed costing analysis on government policies by analyzing data from provincial budgets and Statistics Canada • Created 50+ cross-Canada jurisdictional scans and used results to justify policy recommendations

Ontario Ministry of Community, Children, and Social Services, Toronto, Ontario Archival Clerk/Administrative Support, 2017–2018 • Implemented digitization strategies which more than doubled the efficiency of archival team • Coordinated with policy analysts and government professionals to ensure proper archival based on subject matter • Utilized Microsoft Office to record data related to government records and organize financial records • Utilized Microsoft Outlook and professional email etiquette skills to maintain open communication with colleagues and policy experts

University of Toronto, Mississauga, Ontario Teaching Assistant, 2016-2018 • Lead tutorials for undergraduate students, building team leadership, professional presentation skills and on my ability to adapt and think on the spot • Used attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking skills as well as my writing skills to evaluate student work and provide comments with a view to developing their ability to craft arguments and write clearly and concisely • Broke down complex concepts into everyday language

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office and the use of Windows, OSX, and Linux based operating systems, can type 61 WPM

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Lin Ying Lin

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, with High Distinction, 2017  Double major in Sociology and Criminology & Socio‐Legal Studies  Dean's Honour List, 2014 ‐ 2017

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Toronto, ON Policy Intern, Summer 2019  Developed a youth‐friendly guide to the quality of care standards and supported the planning of youth engagement to empower children and youth in residential care and promote high‐quality care in all licensed residential settings in Ontario.  Led inter‐jurisdictional scans on foster parent and residential frontline staff recruitment and retention strategies, including coordinating a Federal/Provincial/Territorial Reach‐out to gather evidence and best practices; produced two summary reports to inform family‐base care reform and workforce development, which are key priorities of the ministry’s licensed residential services reform; presented key findings to senior leadership at meetings.  Supported ministry strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, including utilizing Microsoft Office to create a project tracker to support the director’s conversation with the ADM, facilitating on‐boarding meetings with representatives from regional offices, and collaborating with senior analysts to update Terms of Reference and plan stakeholder engagement.  Led/coordinated various ad‐hoc tasks, including responses to request for information from MPPs and other jurisdictions, correspondences related to child and youth residential care, and housebook notes update. Collaborated with analysts across the ministry.  Gained knowledge about different topics, such as the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, ethics, digital awareness, project management, through completion of OPS online courses, offline training sessions and workshops. Public Policy and Governance Review, Toronto, ON Editor‐in‐Chief (volunteer), May 2019 – Present Associate Editor (volunteer), October 2018 – May 2019  Edited approximately one article per week within 24 hours and managed different priorities, including other volunteer works and school assignments.  Communicated with senior editors and other associate editors to improve the quality of submissions and the effectiveness of recommendations. Public Good Initiative, Toronto, ON Policy Consultant (volunteer), October 2018 – May 2019  Communicated with PGI supervisors, team members and client representative to understand the needs and expectations of the client, develop a research plan with feasible scope and timeline, and adjust approaches to research.  Collaborated with team members to develop a literature review identifying gaps and areas of improvements related to youth diversion programs in Ontario, which informed the client’s future planning. Sherrard Kuzz LLP, Administrative Legal Assistant, July – August 2018: filed legal documents, assisted preparation of Statement of Claim, Appeal Book, researched employment law and labour disputes using LawSource and CanLII. Ontario Justice Education Network, OOCMT Court Clerk, 2018: supported the mock trial competition and promoted legal education among high school students.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Performed for Ai Weiwei’s Art Project titled “Remembrance” at the Art Gallery of Ontario and interviewed by CBC report to convey the message of re‐building hope after the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake.  Published short stories and poems on a magazine called Young Voices and other platforms.  Received different scholarships and awards for academic achievement and community engagement, including Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship 2013, War Memorial Scholarship Gold Medal and Ontario Scholar.

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Katherine Lordon

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia Bachelor of Arts, 2016  Specialization in International Studies, Minor in Law  Researched and analyzed legislation, trends, and issues in Canadian health policy, and wrote a final paper with developed insights and recommendations on the topic of surrogacy in Canada.  Dean's Honour List fall semester 2014 and winter semester 2016

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Region of Peel, Brampton, Ontario Policy Co‐op Analyst, Summer 2019 – present  Synthesized data from an extensive report on housing demographics in the Region of Peel to create visuals that have been distributed to Region of Peel Councilors, and member municipalities for use in town halls, Planning Committee reports, and to inform teams within Housing Services of the specific housing needs of clients throughout the Region. The data was broken down by the Region of Peel as a whole, by each municipality within the Region, and low, moderate, and high income deciles.  Conducted comprehensive jurisdictional scans, literature reviews, and combed through studies to document best practices on innovative housing models, partnerships, and projects that have led to successful outcomes housing high priority populations within the Region for the Region of Peel’s Private Stock Strategy to be presented to the Steering Committee in November 2019.  Collaboratively worked with consultants outside of the Region of Peel to produce a funding application for the federal government to run an innovative housing project for an 18‐month duration in collaboration with the Region’s senior’s population.  Provided 3 options for the aforementioned housing project with a tight deliverable’s timeline, proactively completed a DN for procurement purposes of the project, and conducted extensive stakeholder engagement to gather partners for the project.  Created a survey to gather data on the chronically homeless population within the Region of Peel to be provided to service providers with extensive knowledge of their clients in order to work towards providing housing models based on the needs of the population.

Young Women’s Leadership Network, Toronto, Ontario Policy Analyst, 09/2018 – 04/2019  Member of a policy analysis team responsible for the successful operation of an annual youth exchange that engages with marginalized women to present relevant policy issues of their community; including health care, housing and poverty, environment and gender‐based violence.  Synthesized research from multiple outlets to create the housing and poverty policy pack which included background information, societal factors influencing how women are affected by policies and legislation regarding housing, poverty and homelessness and provided policy recommendations to address gaps in housing need and affordability.  Conduct extensive literature reviews, jurisdictional scans and surveys, and synthesized complex information to tailor policy packs specifically towards women with intersectional gender‐based data and information.  Collaborated with a team of three members to deliver 6 different deliverables while also participating in a full‐time professional Master’s program at the University of Toronto.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Train at a kickboxing gym four to five times throughout the week in order to maintain a healthy social life outside of academic and professional life.  Completed a 10km run in June 2019 to support of The 519, a city organization dedicated to advocacy for the inclusion of LGBTQ2S communities.  Volunteered with the Eden Food for Change food bank weekly, assisting in various duties depending on where I was needed that week.

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Saurav Maini

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020 ● Recipient of Entrance Scholarship

University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON Honors Bachelor of Arts (BA), 2017 ● Major in Political Science and double minors in Sociology and Philosophy ● Graduated with Distinction

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE FutureSkills, Toronto, ON Research Assistant, Summer 2019 ● Collaborating with other research assistants in achieving research and data analysis duties ● Interpreting, synthesizing, analyzing existing data on identified soft skills and digital skills development through a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet ● Presenting weekly research, findings and further recommendations to Co‐Investigators concerning project directives ● Conducting research and data collection through complex techniques and procedures, library research, or other project specific methodology

Canadian Looks, Mississauga, ON Sales Associate, 2016‐Present ● Providing excellent customer service that ensures high levels of customer satisfaction ● Assisting customers with product knowledge ● Maintaining an orderly appearance throughout sales floor ● Disseminating information to customers about in‐store promotions

Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Case Competition Participant, 2018 Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Ford + Munk Case Competition Participant, 2019

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS

● Participated in the Urban Policy Lab’s 2018 “Munk in the City” initiative ● Volunteer Note taker for the University of Toronto Mississauga Accessibility Center ● Volunteered with the University of Toronto Mississauga Health and Counselling Centre’s Healthy Campus Crew ● Sports Enthusiast ● Enjoys Creative Writing

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Daniella Marciano

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  MPP Fellowship, 2019  Entrance Scholarship, 2018

University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2018  Major in Criminology and Socio‐Legal Studies, Minors in History and Sociology  Graduated with Distinction  Selected participant of the 2017 Summer Abroad Program at the University of Oxford, England, UK

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Junior Policy Analyst, Summer 2019  Completed a summer placement in Express Entry and Digital Policy within the Strategic Policy and Planning Branch  Led an analysis of litigation trends relating to Express Entry to help identify policy implications  Conducted an environmental scan of stakeholder opinion on the Express Entry program  Performed research and analysis of public and stakeholder opinion on the Government of Canada’s use of artificial intelligence in the immigration system  Assisted the team with presentation decks, infographics and other briefing materials for senior management

Public Good Initiative, Toronto, Ontario Policy Consultant (Volunteer), 2018‐2019  Worked in a team of students for Tides Canada – Together project to determine the feasibility of expanding their volunteer program to include the growing number of refugee claimants in Toronto  Conducted an environmental scan of existing supports for refugee claimants in the city, an assessment of barriers and challenges to socio‐economic immigration, and consultations with stakeholders serving this community  Produced a collaborative final report outlining key recommendations for the organization on expanding the program

Master of Public Policy Student Association, Toronto, Ontario Chief Returning Officer, 2019‐2020  Responsible for overseeing the elections for Student Association positions for the 2019‐2020 academic year  Duties include sending out all communications regarding elections, chairing Bi‐Annual General Meetings, utilizing the University of Toronto online voting system, resolving election disputes and maintaining a fair and democratic election process

Buffalo Wild Wings, Server, 2013‐2019 University of Toronto, International Opportunities Ambassador, 2017

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Knowledge of beginner French  Indigenous Cultural Competency Training through the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Circles  Competitor in numerous case competitions at the Munk School  Passionate traveler, yoga enthusiast, rock climber, pianist

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Chloe Marcil

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Actively participated in courses about economics, statistics, public policy development and law.  Received Entrance Scholarship from Munk School.

Queen’s University, Kingston, ON Bachelor of Arts (Honours), 2018  Major in Global Development Studies  Dean's Honour List, 2017‐2018

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Department of Economics – University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Economics Teaching Assistant, Fall 2019 Selected by department among a pool of graduate students to accomplish the following tasks:  Develop contents for and conduct tutorials for students.  Manage contents of online discussion to provide answers to students’ questions about the economics course.  Review, grade and provide comments on students’ economic written assignments.

Community Supports Policy Branch – Ontario Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services, Toronto, ON Co‐op Student, Summer 2019  Facilitated engagement with stakeholders (e.g., third‐party agencies funded by the government to deliver social programs)  Conducted sessions with the public and solicited feedback about proposed policy.  Created and implemented questionnaires to gather information from stakeholder agencies.  Wrote analysis and presented results about survey data to other units to influence future policy.

Pegasus Community Project for Adults with Special Needs (learning and or physical disabilities), Toronto, ON Summer Student, Summer 2018  Assisted with organizing and managing offsite trips for groups of participants.  Engaged with participants by joining them in activities.

Deloitte LLP, Vancouver, BC Talent Summer Student, Summer 2017  Supported the Talent (Human Resources) Division by conducting research about a proposed work‐from‐home policy and about the management challenges associated with the hiring of millennials and generation Z workers.  Prepared PowerPoint presentations for a Partner of the Firm.  Learned Tableau software to gather and analyze data and developed visual data analytic skills to display data in graphs.

Deloitte LLP, Vancouver, BC Summer Student, Summer 2016  Maintained and filed client and partner business records and assisted and supported information management activities.  Organized and maintained files about Deloitte facilities using Microsoft Office. I took charge of a project in which I had to organize and update an Excel sheet to track personnel security cards.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Extensive work experience, which has led to a sound understanding of the not‐for‐profit, private and public sectors.  Solid qualitative and quantitative research skills in the area of policy development and analysis.  Created and captained soccer and volleyball teams

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Megan Mattes

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Collaborative specialization in Environmental Studies  Ontario Graduate Scholarship recipient and Mitacs Globalink Research Award recipient  Fall semester exchange completed at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering with Honours, 2018  Specializations in Energy Systems and Mechatronics  Thesis: “Determining the optimal interval between scheduled repairs of failed photovoltaic modules in utility‐scale systems”

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Hertie School of Governance, Berlin, Germany Research Assistant, September ‐ December 2019  Performing a case study of the institutionalization of Germany’s climate policies to determine if higher institutionalization (ie/ climate‐related committees, advisory boards, legislation, and funding structures) results in more effective policy outcomes  Conducting primary research online and through interviews to create a timeline and visual map of the existing climate institutions in the German federal government in order to assess the degree and impact of interconnectivity

Environment and Climate Change Canada, Ottawa, ON Junior Policy Analyst, May ‐ August 2019  Conducted research to contribute to the development of policy papers, presentations, and briefings to support Canada’s engagement with international environmental activities  Supported the advancement of Canada's environmental priorities at key international organizations including the G7/G20, the United Nations, the OECD the World Economic Forum

Reach Project Research Group, Toronto, ON Development Program Researcher, May 2018 ‐ Present  Researched and evaluated global health development programs that succeed at delivering services to poor, marginalized and geographically hard‐to‐reach populations to encourage future program replication by NGOs and governments  Analyzed NGO and private‐sector development interventions which built governmental organizational capacity and supply chain expertise in order to increase delivery rates of vital medical supplies to remote rural regions of Tanzania, resulting in improved health outcomes for citizens; presented the findings in a written case study  Conducted primary field research in the Dar es Salaam and Mwanza regions of Tanzania

Heliolytics, Toronto, ON Systems Design and Data Analysis Intern, 2016‐2018  Analyzed data sourced from aerial thermal scans of photovoltaic (PV) solar sites to provide clients with a strong understanding of the energy and monetary loss caused by electrical faults in their solar modules  Used Python to interface with Microsoft Word and Excel to automate the generation of reports showing clients’ electrical and financial losses due to a variety of PV module faults

University of Toronto School of the Environment, Teaching Assistant to ENV323: Ontario Environmental Policy, January ‐ April 2020 Ontario Legislative Assembly ‐ Office of the MPP Mike Schreiner, Research Assistant, August 2018 ‐ April 2019 Public Policy and Governance Review, Staff Writer, September 2018 ‐ April 2019 Public Good Initiative, Policy Consultant, September 2018 ‐ April 2019 The Gender, Diversity and Public Policy Initiative, Analyst, September 2018 ‐ April 2019 University of Toronto Environmental Action Group, Director of Advocacy, September 2017 ‐ April 2018

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Anna Millar

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, 2018  Major in Economics with minor in Sociology  In‐Course Scholarship Recipient, 2017  Dean's Honour List, 2016‐2018 ranked Top 20% of Program

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, & Trade, Toronto, ON Business Partnerships Programs Division – Junior Business Advisor, May–September 2019  Managed event production including collateral development, guest and speaker relations, and registration for a major technology adoption event  Responsible for division event strategy and analysis projects, including content development, process creation, and data entry  Analyzed Ontario SME data to clarify the division’s target client bases  Researched new program opportunities and offerings for the Ministry

SoulCycle, Toronto, ON Keyholder, August 2019 – Present  Manage open and close studio tasks (counting register, generating reports to headquarters, performing thorough studio walk‐ throughs)  Oversee rider experience, safety and compliance, and staffing Studio Front Desk Staff, September 2018‐August 2019  Responsible for reception and hospitality duties at YKVL location  Represented company brand and participated in local marketing initiatives

Monarch Centre ‐ Maternal and Newborn Health, Ottawa, ON Care Coordinator, May‐August 2018  Liaised with hospital MD and midwifery care to schedule appointments for mothers and newborns  Responsible for physician 3rd party billing administration (out of province, refugee, and private pay)  Communicated medical results and follow‐up instructions to patients

Ottawa Carleton District School Board, Ottawa, ON Continuing Education: International Languages Program Office Administrator, July 2018  Responsible for the day‐to‐day management of school’s administrative function

St. Francis Xavier University Students, Antigonish, NS Economics Tutor, 2017‐2018  Quantitative Methods Economics 271 & Microeconomics 101

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Canadian & American Citizenships  Beyond The Headlines podcast and radio show producer (Ehealth policy and Urban Resiliency episodes)  Ottawa Carleton District School Board, EQAO scribe for ESL students (volunteer), May 2016‐2018  Sisters of St. Martha: Bethany House, Assistant (volunteer), Oct‐Dec 2017  Antigonish Education Centre, Breakfast Club Assistant (volunteer), Oct 2015‐Jan 2016  Captain of STFX Women’s Club Hockey team 2015‐2016  Enjoys spinning, watching various professional sports games (hockey, basketball), listening to live music, and trying new foods

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Benjamin Miller

EDUCATION Faculty of Law, School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Juris Doctorate and Master of Public Policy, 2020  Teaching Assistant in “Public Policy Implementation”

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Master of Arts Political Science, 2016  Specialization in Political Thought and the Analysis of Ideologies  Thesis‐ Theorizing Legal Needs: Towards a Caring Legal System  3 Minute Thesis, uOttawa 1st place 2015

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Community Legal Education Ontario, Toronto, ON Donner Fellow, Summer 2017 ‐ Present  Designed and wrote 40+ plain language web pages in WordPress to meet legal needs of small non‐profits  Answer dozens of legal information questions online, over the phone, and through in‐person presentations  Advised on organizational practices of employer including annual reporting and database management through how‐to guides

Canada Revenue Agency, Charities Directorate, Ottawa, ON Public Policy and Legislation Division, May, 2019‐Present  Research and wrote legal and policy memos in response to case‐based and general enquiries from other divisions  Reviewed and co‐developed guidance products and policies in light of case law and policy concerns  Delivered workshops on adult education and communicating public policy, and productive argument in policy development

Ontario Nonprofit Network, Toronto, ON Student Law Society Fellow, Summer 2018  Researched government‐non‐profit funding relationships through Transfer Payment Agreements  Briefed ONN on issues ranging from land ownership and social enterprise to developments in charity law and political activities  Produced legal information for network stakeholders on social investment, ONCA, record keeping, and more  Provided advice during team meetings on all ONN’s policy and administrative files

Charity Law Interest Group, Co‐founder (volunteer), 2016‐Present, led curriculum reform advocacy, planned 15+ events Public Good Initiative, Consultant (volunteer), 2017‐18 developed legal information to charity delivering microcredit abroad Border Crossing, Founding Editor‐in‐Chief (volunteer), 2015 Oversaw knowledge translation of almost 100 scholarly works into magazine to inform diplomats and international policy makers in The Hague, London & New York Fulcrum Publishing Society, Chief of Staff (volunteer), 2014‐2015 Implemented standardized administrative practices for Board and as Chair of Policy Committee oversaw overhaul of Policy Manual and By‐Laws including new HR and budget policies CHUO 89.1 FM, Show Host (volunteer), 2010–2015 produced and wrote policy news talk shows ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Awards: Ontario Graduate Policy Research Challenge, Imagining Canada’s Future uOttawa  Publications in: University Affairs, The Philanthropist, Globe & Mail, Public Policy & Governance Review, Policy Options  Advanced oral and written French: French Immersion from elementary school to second year undergraduate  Once led production of an energy literacy radio series for first annual Let’s Talk Energy Week that was aired on 30+ community radio stations across 5 provinces and 1 territory  Co‐developed Ontario and federal election websites and radio program offering plain language summaries of all party platforms and received over 10,000 hits in two weeks  Invented accessible by‐law review method for upcoming Ontario Not‐For‐Profit Corporations Act and distributed on micro‐ site  Intermediate Yiddish oral and reading: co‐host occasional Yiddish film screenings and reading group

MASTER OF PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM – CLASS OF 2020 publicpolicy.utoronto.ca

Madison Newton

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Bachelor of Arts, 2018  Specialization in Political Science and International Relations  UBC Golden Key Tri‐Mentor/Mentee  Elected Program Director, Party Well (event group donating proceeds to water projects)  UBC Red Cross Club Team Lead, HIV Awareness Night, 2014  Maintained A‐average, final 2 years

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs, Toronto, ON Master‐Level Policy Co‐op Student, Strategic Planning and Economic Policy Branch, Summer 2019  Composed Transfer Payment Agreements between the Province and various First Nations; TPAs included risk assessments, evaluation of financial statements, and outlining of terms and conditions  Drafted Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions; specifically, responsible for regulatory burdens, economic and business impacts, public health and safety, and consumer protection  Led manager briefing on cannabis and tobacco files; presented slide show deck detailing context and background, current legislation, key considerations, stakeholder negotiations, and Ministry initiatives and priorities  Hosted weekly conference calls with First Nations leaders and relevant stakeholders; updated stakeholders on progress of provincial initiatives and clarified details when necessary  Reviewed and analyzed draft initiatives from other ministries; provided input and recommendations to outside ministries requesting commentary specific to Indigenous priorities and concerns

Indigenous Affairs Student Initiative (IASI), Toronto, ON Director of Events (volunteer), 2018‐2020  Coordinate all logistics relevant to IASI events; develop timeline, assign analyst roles, ensure deadlines are being met  Develop research and written communication skills by writing articles on relevant Indigenous policy issues, published in the Munk School’s journal, Global Conversations  Recruit local and national Indigenous leaders, researchers, and policymakers to be featured at IASI events, taking into consideration public interest and current policy topics  Edit the articles of first‐year analysts for journal submission and publication; correct factual errors, provide possible further resources, highlights cultural and historical considerations relevant to Indigenous policy topics

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Regular contributor to research projects within various policy areas; “Coerced Sterilization of Indigenous Women” published in Global Conversations, 2019; “Strengthening of the Comprehensive Nuclear‐Test‐Ban Treaty” submitted per request for review by the Comprehensive Nuclear‐Test‐Ban Treaty Organization, 2017  Global Ideas Institute Mentor; offered policy advice and research strategies to a team of grade 11 students in preparation for an annual symposium where students presented on their approach to tackle plastic waste reduction in the City of Toronto  Active advocate for LGBTQ+ rights; while living in my native California, involved in various forms of civil engagement advocating for same‐sex marriage prior to its legalization in 2015; developed Gender and Sexual Minority Inclusion Index alongside colleagues at the University of Toronto to provide a comprehensive comparison of LGBTQ+ rights in over 20 countries

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Samantha Nguyen

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

Woodsworth College, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Bachelor of Arts, 2018  Specialization in Sociology and Health Studies  Media Director, HTIHP (University of Toronto International Health Program)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Toronto, ON Research Assistant, Jan 2019– Present  Work closely with supervisor to aid in incoming research projects such as research related to Palliative Care and Hospitals As Hubs.  Primarily responsible for data extraction of literature using EndNoteX9 on a shared drive.  Worked with literature reviews and scholarly articles to aid in research.

Department of National Defence, Ottawa, ON Junior Policy Analyst, Summer 2019  Advised senior policy analysts on current defence and security issues trending in Canada in relation to its international partners.  Provided important documentation such as briefing notes in conferences such as the Shangri‐La Dialogue and the Ukraine Reform Conference.  Provided assistance with transition binders for the MND (Minister of Defence).  Created weekly reports for the Directorate General International Security Policy unit on media trending in regard to defence and security measures.

Impact Centre: Science to Society, Toronto, ON Research Assistant, May 2017 – August 2017  Assisted Professor Alon Eisenstein in collecting data for IMC390 course, with university students of varying disciplines/academic backgrounds  Participated in training/orientation, course sessions and meetings  Ensured accurate analysis of qualitative data used to understand student achievement of personal and professional goals by observing trends  Transcribed data from student interview responses.

Loblaws Company Limited, Pharmacy Assistant, Sept 2017 – Sept 2018 Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Research Assistant, April 2015 – August 2015

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, EndNote, and Excel  Exceptional skills using Tableau and Strata  Ability to produce concise briefing notes, reports and other important documentation  Instructor for International Students at Uforse Education  Strong proficiency in web design using WordPress  Achieved various awards such as Academic Excellence Award, Athletics Award: Junior Badminton, and Honours Achievement Award.

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Vienna O’Shea

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON Honours Sociology, 2018  Top student in Social Policy.  Dean's Honour List, 2017‐2018

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE SmartSAVER, Toronto, ON Innovation Researcher and RESP Expert, Summer 2019‐Present  Worked to refine the approach to increasing uptake for the Canada Learning Bond, a federal government education grant.  Conducted a jurisdictional scan of cash‐back credit cards and loyalty programs and their use in funding Children’s Savings Accounts in the U.S. and similar programs in Canada.  Interviewed thought leaders in the field of education savings accounts, credit card experts, and private organizations that help students pay tuition with credit card points.  Presented research results in a final paper that assessed the feasibility of initiating a pilot program to help low and modest‐ income families save for post‐secondary education using credit products and loyalty card points programs.  Trusted for high‐level analysis and strategic acumen.

Adam Laughton Campaign, Mississauga‐Lakeshore, Mississauga, ON Campaign Manager, Fall 2019  Scheduled meetings with prominent party members and generated interviews with media to increase exposure for a first‐time millennial candidate.  Coordinated volunteers and interns to create and maintain a website and social media presence.  Planned community outreach at universities, public transit hubs, and door‐to‐door canvassing.

Public Good Initiative, Toronto, ON Policy Consultant (pro‐bono), September 2018‐April 2019  Member of a 4‐person consulting team engaged by not‐for‐profit client Peacebuilders to conduct a policy analysis and a cross‐ jurisdictional comparison of extrajudicial measures and sanctions for youth offenders.  Conducted a literature review of relevant jurisdictions and their approaches to youth diversion policy. Final report included recommendations for how to reduce recidivism and keep youth out of the criminal justice system.

Inclusion and Diversity, Postgraduate Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Research Analyst, September 2018‐April 2019  Reviewed and summarized scholarly articles to be used as reference material by the researchers conducting a series of surveys focused on wellness.  Researched survey design, quantitative and qualitative data collection, and the diverse experiences of medical students, residents, faculty and staff. Analyzed data results to discover patterns and trends in survey responses.  Manipulated data from SPSS statistics software to create spreadsheets in Excel and charts and graphs in PowerPoint.  Advocated changes to the surveys to better address and combat inequities in gender as well as the socio‐economic and financial status of the respondents. Findings will lead to recommendations to help determine faculty policies and appropriate support services, particularly for incidents of discrimination and harassment. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Recreational singer with preference for musical theatre, recreational tap and swing dancer.  Cinephile and lover of pop culture trivia  Multiple junior spelling bee and public speaking champion.

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Madhav Panday

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2018 ‐ 2020 • Awarded Entrance Scholarship based on academic achievements and professional experience. • Awarded fellowship in 2nd year of the program on the basis of 1st year academic achievements.

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Bachelor of Arts, 2013 ‐ 2017 • Specialization in Political Science

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Natural Resources Canada, Strategic Policy and Results Sector, Ottawa, Ontario Junior Policy Analyst, June 2019 ‐ September 2019 • Developed writing and research skills by preparing the Assistant Deputy Minister for meetings with stakeholders through provision of comprehensive and synthesized speaking and briefing notes. • Developed problem‐solving and analytical capabilities by formulating an intra‐departmental NRCan strategy to tackle the DFO‐led Ocean’s Economy Plan. • Developed research and intelligence‐gathering skills whilst working alongside the Privy Council Office to develop a 40‐page federal election Platform Tracking document in advance of the 2020 federal election. • Developed public speaking and teamwork skills by briefing senior team members (orally and written) on files such as DM Retreat Binders, Transport Canada’s Collaborative Forward Planning Report, the Ocean’s Supercluster’s five‐year strategic plan, and various intradepartmental meetings.

Rotman School of Management, Toronto, Ontario Graduate Research Assistant, May 2016 ‐ February 2019 • Research Assistant to Professor Andrew Stark. • Conducted extensive research to help conceptualize the idea of political capital. • Developed problem solving and research capabilities by reviewing and analysing over 200+ literature sources analgising political capital and economic sources of capital. • Summarized qualitative and quantitative data, prepared progress reports, articles and presentations.

Toronto Central Regional Cancer Program, Toronto, ON Policy Coordinator, September 2017 ‐ April 2018 • Employed to measure and raise cancer screening rates of patients in Toronto. • Formulated summary reports, performed bi‐weekly program evaluations and performance measurement analysis to assert effectiveness of cancer outreach program. • Maintained and monitored large database of patients whilst complying with information management procedures to ensure that records are kept according to Ministry standards. • Raised cancer screening rates of Torontonians by over 10%.

Parks Canada, U of T Chapter, Outreach Officer, September 2016 ‐ April 2017 Health Out Loud, Executive Assistant and Director of Programs, May 2015 ‐ April 2017 Sai Vidya Niketan (charitable public school for underprivileged children), Assistant/Volunteer Lecturer, Summer 2011 & 2012.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SKILLS

• Native‐proficiency in Hindi; advanced oral proficiency in Urdu; intermediate oral and written proficiency in Arabic. • Marketing volunteer for the federal and provincial Liberal Party. • Other interests: aspiring polyglot ‐ early stages of learning French to secure DELF certification.

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Ryan Phillips

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

Rotman Commerce, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Bachelor of Commerce, 2016 • Specialization in Finance and Economics • Gordon Cressy Award for Student Leadership • Graduated with High Distinction; Dean's Honour List, 2012-2016

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, ON Junior Policy Analyst, Summer 2019 • Supported program staff for the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) Program – Capacity Building Stream including participating in 30+ discussion calls with Indigenous communities and project proponents • Collected and analyzed feedback from 30+ calls with program applicants to generate insights for inclusion in medium-term planning process • Took a lead role in drafting the team’s strategic policy papers and presentations as part of the departmental medium-term planning process. Incorporated feedback from 10+ stakeholders around NRCAN and other government departments. • Developed 30-pg research paper on availability of project financing for renewable energy in Indigenous communities including analysis on the prospect of utilizing emerging social finance markets to help bridge financing gaps • Briefed 10+ member CERRC team on basics of social finance markets in Canada

Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Toronto, ON Analyst, Institutional Fixed Income Sales, 2016–2018 • Managed client relationships with institutional investment managers including pension funds, hedge funds and mutual funds; consistently ranked in the top quartile of analysts in Americas region • Prepared rapid response analysis of macroeconomic events and daily market commentary for circulation to over 400 people • Researched and drafted strategic planning documents for senior managers • Improved efficiency of sales reporting and analysis by automating processes • Obtained management approval for the creation of a new rotating 4-month Co-op position; hired and trained the first two Co- op students into the position.

University of Toronto, Department of Economics, Teaching Assistant, 2014–2016 Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Summer Analyst, 2015

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Intermediate oral and written French • Massey College Junior Fellow and Chair of the 2019 Walter Gordon Symposium • Panelist at the 2019 Munk Graduate Student Conference on the New Economy where I spoke to 50 people about AI and the Future of Work • First Place Team at 2018 Policy-at-Munk Case Competition • Dedicated Toronto Raptors Fan. Bandwagon fan of all other Toronto sports teams

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Matthew Quance

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario Bachelor of Arts, Honours Economics, 2017  Specialization in econometric analysis  Thesis through independent econometric analysis of Canadian opioid statistics: “Macroeconomic Indicators and Opioid‐Related Adverse Events”  Graduation with Distinction ‐ Dean's Honours List

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Infrastructure Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Junior Policy Analyst, Data Team, Summer 2019  Created a concept dashboard through Tableau of departmental data as a collection of key indicators and data points for decision‐makers using: Canada’s Core Public Infrastructure Survey (CCPI), Capital Expenditures (CAPEX), Infrastructure Economic Account (INFEA)  Provided input and feedback on the second iteration of Canada’s Core Public Infrastructure Survey being sent to municipalities in 2020  Performed custom data analysis using Excel and Tableau and provided unique data sets to other teams upon request for data (condition, cost, efficiency, etc.) concerning products for which the data team is responsible: INFEA, CAPEX, CCPI

Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants, Toronto, Ontario Policy Consultant (Volunteer), September 2018 – April 2019  Conducted compensation analysis between their firm and the public sector for the purposes of employee retention  Quantitative research into equivalent compensation packages in related roles and services at the provincial and municipal levels through NAICS, NOS, StatsCan, and union agreements  Project deliverables: Generate a report for OCASI steering committee on the competitiveness of their compensation packages and related incentives compared to the public sector

Tangerine Bank, Toronto, Ontario Project Coordinator, IT Project Management, 2018  Collected data and created project status reports for steering committee meetings  Executed budgetary reviews through rigorous invoicing and accrual tracking program‐wide  Authored project change requests for additional funding and scope change for individual projects

Accerta, Claims Adjuster, 2016

CODAN, Data Collection and Analysis, 2015

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre, 2018 Community Outreach Volunteer  Volunteer work building outdoor structures and clearing land for recreational use  Maintenance and expansion of farming program  Promotion of unique programs offered at outdoor centre through social media

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Shalini Ramgoolam

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Bachelor of Social Sciences, Conflict Studies and Human Rights, 2018  Elected President of the Conflict Studies and Human Rights Student Association  Dean's Honour List, 2016‐2018

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Shareholder Association for Research and Education, Toronto, ON Research Assistant, Responsible Investment and Engagement, May 2019 – August 2019  Provided responsible investment services to institutional investors with over $22 billion in assets under management.  Produced 35+ research products for clients that analyzed the sustainability policies and practices of publicly listed firms.  Developed original methodologies and indicators using financial data to critically asses a firm’s progress to advancing environmental or social objectives.  Supported strategic engagement with publicly listed firms to advance environmental or socially responsible business models.

Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Toronto, ON Consultant, Accessible Transportation, September 2018 – May 2019  Partnered with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to evaluate a pilot project for commuters with visual impairments to navigate Toronto’s public transit system.  Conducted 6 focus groups with over 40 participants who are blind or experience low vision to understand how accessible digital technologies impact users.  Researched successful examples for implementing digital wayfinding solutions in municipal transportation systems and measured their return on investment to businesses and governments.

Global Affairs Canada, Ottawa, ON Policy Advisor, International Education, January 2018 – May 2018  Advanced Canada’s trade objectives by promoting the international education sector.  Organized three bilateral meetings with over 50 high‐level stakeholders from North America to promote human capital development across borders.  Negotiated Canada’s position on the Organization of American States’ (OAS) strategy to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals on education.  Administered grant and contribution agreements to support programs designed to attract more international researchers and students to Canada.  Drafted briefing notes, ministerial correspondence, talking points and requests for information (ATIP) under tight deadlines.

Public Safety Canada, Junior Policy Analyst, Emergency Management, May 2017 – December 2017 Privy Council Office, Junior Media Analyst, Policy and Communications, January 2016 – August 2016 Canadian Transportation Agency, Junior Policy Analyst, Accessible Transportation, May 2015 – December 2015 Canadian House of Commons, Parliamentary Page, 2013

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Fully bilingual.  Volunteered with the Girl Guides of Canada and the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets.  Produced three radio shows on CIUT 89.5FM ‘Beyond the Headlines’ series about smart cities, poverty and climate change.  Completed a semester abroad at SciencesPo Paris in France to specialize in climate‐related policies and international relations.  Conducted research on the human rights of migrants at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.

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Cherise Regier

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018  Policy Consultant for the Public Good Initiative

Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources, University of Toronto, Toronto, Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources, 2017  Recipient of Noah Meltz Graduate Award  Recipient of Human Resources Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship  Earned 4.0 GPA Certificate in Human Resource Management, 2016  Honours Standing

Goodman School of Business, Brock, St. Catharines, ON Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), 2013  Specialization in Marketing  First Place Winner of Dobson Case Competition

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Ottawa, Ontario Junior Policy Analyst (Co‐op), May 2019 – Present  Conducting research and analysis on strategic human resource policy for the Communities Management Office of the Office of the Comptroller General to support changes to the government‐wide Procurement Certification Program.  Effectively supported the TB Submission process, internal communication strategy and implementation for the new Directive on Government Contracts, Including Real Property Leases, in the Nunavut Settlement Area.  Conducted ongoing research to support the senior policy team in the development of the Medium‐Term Planning paper on procurement modernization for Ministers’ discussion.  Successfully developed and lead a panel discussion for the Office of the Comptroller General Annual Student Event.

The Public Good Initiative, Toronto, ON Director, 2019–Present  Overseeing 12 policy consultant projects for the 2019/2020 academic year in a team of four directors.  Formalizing the internal human resource functions including consultant recruitment, selection, and performance management to develop policy capacity and improve project outcomes.  Developed a new organization website to improve marketing communications and program awareness.

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Math & Statistics Teaching Assistant, September 2019 – Present

VJ Singh Professional Corporation, St. Catharines, ON Legal Assistant, 2015

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP)  Volunteer for the 2017 Canadian Industrial Relations Conference  Member of the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Toronto International Film Festival  Health and Fitness Enthusiast

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Rachel Robinson

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Master of Arts in Philosophy, 2014  Specialization in Bioethics and Continental Philosophy  Vice President of Ryerson Philosophy Graduate Students’ Union; presented original research paper at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s 2013 Uehiro Graduate Philosophy Conference; teaching and grading assistant  Recipient of Ryerson University’s Teaching Assistant/ Grading Assistant Award (2014), Ryerson Graduate Award (2013), Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2012, 2013), Joseph‐Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship ‐ Master’s Scholarship from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (2012), Ryerson Entrance Scholarship (2012)

King’s University College at Western University, London, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts with distinction, 2012  Honours Specialization in Philosophy, Minor in Sociology  Organizer of French Feminist Philosophy Undergraduate Conference; student liaison for the Centre for Advanced Research in European Philosophy  Recipient of King’s University College Academic Discipline Award in Philosophy (2011), Dean's Honour List, 2008 ‐2012, Entrance and Continuing Scholarships (2008 ‐ 2012)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ontario Ministry of Labour, Toronto, ON Co‐op Student with the College of Trades Support Unit, Summer 2018  Provided policy research for transitional materials for the incoming director and assistant deputy minister  Assisted colleagues with service delivery, research, jurisdictional scans, briefing notes, and decks  Created PowerPoint deck and gave presentation to unit on colleagues’ respective projects

Benefits Delivery Service Branch at Service Canada, Government of Canada, London, ON Benefits Officer, 2016 ‐ 2017  Interpreted and applied legislature such as the Employment Insurance Act, Regulations and Digest to individual cases  Applied relevant jurisprudence on a case‐by‐case basis to determine whether clients have met the criteria to receive Employment Insurance benefits  Interviewed clients and employers prior to making decisions regarding Employment Insurance eligibility

Benefits Delivery Service Branch at Service Canada, Government of Canada, London, ON Payment Service Officer, 2014‐2016  Resolved various systems‐related issues on individual Employment Insurance applications  Interacted with clients and employers to provide superior customer service to the Canadian public  Calculated Employment Insurance applications to determine eligibility for benefits in accordance with the Employment Insurance Act

Advancement Office, Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto, Stewardship Student Assistant, 2017 ‐ 2018 The Write Place at King’s University College at Western University, Peer Tutor, 2010 ‐ 2012, 2015 ‐ 2016 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Compass Mentor and member of Compass Committee, providing assistance to incoming graduate students (2019 ‐ 2020)  Associate Editor at the Public Policy & Governance Review, a digital resource for national and international policy (2017 ‐ 2018)  Assistant Director of Communications for Spectrum at UofT, an LGBTQ+ initiative for professional development (2017 ‐ 2018)  Recipient of MPP Fellowship Award (2019) and Entrance Scholarship (2017)

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Victoria Santos

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Mary Louise & Ronald Laidlaw Martin Graduate Scholarship recipient

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Hon. Bachelor of Social Sciences with Specialization in Political Science with Co‐Op, 2017  Graduated magna cum laude  Dean’s Honour List 2013‐2017 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ontario Ministry of Finance, Toronto, ON Policy Co‐Op Student, Revenue Integrity Policy Unit, Summer 2019  Developed reports and briefing notes on issues of tax evasion in the underground and sharing economies, including: tax receipt lotteries, beneficial ownership and voucher systems.  Prepared a report on tax evasion and regulatory non‐compliance that will underpin a major expansion of the Ministry’s approach to detecting evasion. Included conducting jurisdictional scans and legislative research.  Assisted in establishing a data lab in our sector including tracking ongoing data‐sharing initiatives in the Ontario Public Service and presenting the information in a visual manner.

House of Commons – Office of Matt Jeneroux, MP, Ottawa, ON Policy Advisor, August 2017 – August 2018  Led policy research and development for MP Jeneroux’s role as Official Opposition Shadow Minister for Innovation, Science & Economic Development. Prepared major policy proposals on support for fundamental science research and open access publishing for publicly funded research that were passed unanimously by the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet.  Prepared MP Jeneroux in his role as Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science & Technology. Provided verbal and written briefings twice per week, motions for debate, stakeholder engagement and bipartisan collaboration with other members of the committee and their staff. Major committee studies included rural broadband access and copyright law.  Led stakeholder engagement with 100+ individuals and organizations in science and innovation across Canada. Major stakeholder groups included: post‐secondary institutions, researchers, aerospace, start‐ups, tech giants and natural resources.  Conducted research and drafted communications products for Question Period, speeches, press releases and op‐eds on issues including: taxation, natural resources, government appointments, intellectual property and net neutrality.

Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), Ottawa, ON Strategic Intelligence Analyst (Co‐Op), January – April 2015; September – December 2015; May – August 2016  Developed intelligence assessments, research products and advanced trending analysis of money laundering and terrorism financing techniques. Major subject areas included: lone wolf terrorists, small cell terrorist groups, organized motorcycle gangs, foreign terrorist fighters and money laundering conviction rates in Canada.  Developed quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques utilizing datasets of up to 1,300 financial transaction entries in Excel to inform trend analysis and intelligence reports on anti‐money laundering and anti‐terrorism financing.  Collaborated with teammates on foreign fighter and small cell terrorism products that were presented to large Canadian banks.  Participated in unit project planning to ensure we met the priorities of the Centre, Ministry of Finance and federal government.

House of Commons – Office of the Hon. Erin O’Toole, MP, Ottawa, ON Legislative Assistant (Volunteer), September – December 2014; May – August 2015; January – May 2017  Tracked and responded to the dozens of correspondence requests received from constituents, ministers and other Members each week. Required strong research, communication and organizational skills. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Compass Mentorship Committee: assisting with matching mentors and mentees, providing mentorship and organizing community events at the Munk School, September 2019 – present.  Refugee Support Group 613: led orientation and sponsorship for a Syrian family in the Ottawa area, December 2016 – present.

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Donya Taghizadeh

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship 2018

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours), 2015  Majored in Conflict Studies and Human Rights RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Ontario Public Service, Toronto, ON Policy Analyst Intern, May 2019 – August 2019  Worked at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing under the Ontario Growth Secretariat to assist with the implementation of the newly updated A Place to Grow, a Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.  Assisted with stakeholder meetings, consultations and interactions pertaining to planning policy development and implementation.  Prepared briefing notes, summary notes, jurisdictional scans and took notes for internal Q and A meetings to prepare and inform senior associates, managers and director.

University of Toronto Urban Policy Lab, Toronto, ON Case Competition Participate, January 2019  Involved working in groups, with students across cohorts, to present 10‐12 PowerPoint slides regarding local transit policy issues and creating two innovative policy solution options. The slide deck was presented to a panel of judges which included Bill Hughes, Carolyn Kim, Jay Pitter and Kelly Strueby.

Stikeman Elliott LLP, Toronto, ON Legal Administrative Assistant, October 2017 – Present  Active contributor to the Municipal Land Use Group legal team. Worked closely with Senior Partner to revise and amend multi‐ million‐dollar lease agreements and the submission of approvals for mixed‐use development projects on behalf of clients.  Coordinate stakeholder meetings and negotiations at the municipal level with legal representatives from the City of Toronto, City Councilors and land owners.  Submit updates to the Lobbyist Registry Database for communications between lawyers/client and City Councillors regarding development projects across the City.  Assist, prepare and organize information and necessary documents for hearings at the LPAT and client meetings pertaining to legal opinions for zoning by‐laws, official plan amendments and land use policies.  Manage accounting and financial portfolios for clients which includes time docket entries, monthly billing review, invoice preparation for clients and maintaining case costs by verifying outstanding balances.

Mortgage Alliance, Toronto, ON Executive Assistant, August 2016– October 2017  Organized and facilitated off‐site quarterly meetings for senior staff which included preparation of the agenda for the two‐day event, transportation and accommodation.  Compiled weekly accounting reports and updates for the Vice Present and the Chief Executive Officer for the management meetings.  In charge of setting up new mortgage agent and employees in company database as well as, uploading employment verification cheques.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Advanced oral Farsi and conversational French  Completed level 11 of Royal Conservatory of Music, 2000 – 2009  Volunteered at the Ottawa Food Bank, Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest, Lumiere Festival and Le Carousel Daycare

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Geneviève Tallmeister

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018  Recipient of Graduate Fellowship, 2019

Queen’s University, Kingston, ON Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Global Development Studies, 2018  Dean's Honour List, 2018  1‐year exchange program at Lund University, Lund, Sweden, 2016‐2017

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE SmartSAVER, Toronto, ON Research Assistant, Innovation, May 2019 ‐ present  Conducted primary and secondary research on post‐secondary education policy in Canada and the United States, to assess the effectiveness and feasibility of automatic enrolment into university savings programs (RESP, CLB, CESG) in Canada  Interviewed and consulted 15 thought leaders, including municipal, provincial and federal government officials, as well as academics and leaders of school boards, banks, credit unions, and community organizations across Canada and the U.S.  Identified barriers to uptake of savings programs, with a focus on low‐income groups; completed an extensive literature review, environmental scan and research report  Developed various projects as required – research reports, communications pieces, data visualization and analysis

Tearfund Canada, Markham, ON Communications and Administrative Assistant, May ‐ September 2018  Planned and executed several fundraising campaigns for international development and relief causes  Developed written content to share with stakeholders and potential donors; print pieces such as project profiles, newsletters, appeals, and brochures; created written and graphic content for the agency’s website (weekly blog posts) and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)  Provided administrative support using G‐Suite and Microsoft Office software; batched and ran queries for incoming donations using the Raiser’s Edge database; acted as Human Resources manager (fielded CV’s, conducted interviews)

Tearfund Canada, Communications Intern, 2017 Camp Mini‐Yo‐We, Tuck Shop Manager and Assistant to the Program Director, 2016

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Competitor in SHIFT Public Sector Case Competition, hosted by KPMG, October 2019  Mentor, Compass Mentorship Program, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, September 2019 ‐ present  Producer, Beyond the Headlines (CIUT 89.5 FM), September 2019 ‐ present  Policy Consultant, YWCA Toronto, The Public Good Initiative, September 2018 ‐ May 2019  Competitor in Urban Policy Lab Case Competition, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, January 2019  Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency Training, Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centers, 2019  Peer Advisor, International Programs Office, Queen’s University, 2017‐2018  Delegate of Queen’s Model Parliament, 2017‐2018  Peer Advisor, Lund University Division of External Relations, 2016‐2017  Member of the Public Relations and Travel Committees ‐ UPF Lund (Association of Foreign Affairs), 2016‐2017  Committee Member of Changing Attitudes, Lund Chapter – human rights group against sex trafficking, 2016‐2017  Studied French, German, and Swedish languages at the university level ‐ limited working proficiency in French and Swedish  Music lover ‐ studied and competed in harp, piano, French horn, and trumpet

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Sandy Tat

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Collaborative Specialization in Public Health Policy, Dalla Lana School of Public Health  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018

McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences, 2018  Specialization in Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization  Dean's Honour List, 2013 – 2018

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Office of Women’s Issues, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services , Toronto, Ontario Junior Programs Advisor, Summer 2019  Conducted and reviewed program evaluations to assess community needs and opportunities for innovation in the prevention of violence against women and the promotion of women’s economic security  Performed jurisdictional scans and literature reviews to inform programming design, development and funding

Dignitas International, Toronto, Ontario Global Health Development Assistant, Summer 2018  Engaged in donor database optimization, prospect research, grant writing, and marketing proposals to achieve annual communications and fundraising objectives in support of HIV treatment programming in Malawi  Performed knowledge translation activities and logistics coordination for the Indigenous Health Program in Sioux Lookout

Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Ottawa, Ontario Science, Technology, and Policy Assistant, Summer 2017  Assisted the Office of the Chief Science Operating Officer on the implementation and management of strategic initiatives in policy and program innovation, such as the identification of partnership opportunities between academia and government  Provided analytical expertise to facilitate capacity building and international emergency response preparation in biosafety level 4 zoonotic laboratories in Canada, Europe, Australia, and the United States

Ontario Public Health Association, Toronto, Ontario Research and Policy Assistant, Summer 2016  Analyzed legislation and researched public health literature to inform the association’s advocacy and lobbying objectives  Authored press releases and issue briefs for communicating association’s positions and projects to media outlets and the public  Supported the Executive Director in their consultation with the special advisor for the Ontario basic income pilot project

Partners in Health Canada Pro‐Bono Global Health Governance Consultant, 2017  Authored a report on the effectiveness of Canadian foreign aid on the Haitian healthcare system via the performance of jurisdictional scans, empirical and grey literature research, and stakeholder interviews to inform policy priorities

Institute of Ethics and Policy Innovation, Pro‐Bono Global Health Advocacy Consultant, 2016 Equity, Diversity and Public Policy Initiative, Director, 2019‐Present

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  3rd Place Winner in SHIFT Public Sector Consulting Case Competition, 2018  Completed the United Nations Association in Canada’s Active Citizens Social Enterprise Programme on intercultural dialogue and community‐conscious social entrepreneurship  Trained in mental health first aid, safeTALK suicide alertness, and anti‐oppression and inclusion

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Melisa Tica

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship (2018) and MPP Fellowship Award (2019)

Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2017  Specialization in Politics and Governance, Minor in Environment and Urban Sustainability  Elected Director of Events Management, Ryerson Young Liberals 2016‐2017

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ontario Public Service – Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade, Toronto, ON Research Assistant, May 2019 – August 2019 As part of the Engagement and Partnerships Unit and Regional Coordination Unit:  Prepared presentation and briefing materials for senior management  Conducted line ministry review of Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) project applications  Performed grey literature reviews and quantitative and qualitative analysis to create the Regional Lens, identifying region‐ specific characteristics and economic disparities for 15 Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs)  Analyzed and assessed stakeholder requests, identifying economic development issues that present a policy development, coordination, and support need to inform the development of the mandate for the newly created Regional Coordination Unit  Conducted a jurisdictional scan and qualitative analysis of economic service delivery and business supports models, mapping economic assets for 3 Economic Regions (ER) to inform the Regional Service Delivery Pilot program

House of Commons – Office of Borys Wrzesnewskyj, MP, Etobicoke, ON Executive Assistant, August 2017– August 2018  Managed 530 funding and policy‐based client cases; with an overall 85 percent success rate among the respective cases  Created 30+ new partnerships between the office and local non‐profit and not‐for‐profit agencies while nurturing existing relationships  Prepared briefing notes and briefed the Member on sensitive and confidential policy matters, predominantly under the purview of Health and Transport Canada  Maintained the Member’s schedule while coordinating all incoming meeting and event requests  Represented the Member at community events and in confidential meetings with clients and stakeholders when required  Organized small and medium scale government announcements and community events from the office of the Member of Parliament  Managed the Member’s social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and official government webpage  Designed a constituency communications strategy and media engagement plan; created all communications materials such as advertisements for community newspapers, householders, and wrote speeches to be delivered in the constituency

House of Commons – Office of Borys Wrzesnewskyj, MP, Etobicoke, ON Constituency Intern, May 2017 – August 2017  Provided clients with information and clarification on government legislation and policies  Conducted research on local and regional issues upon request of the Member  Assisted with communications and correspondence, including formal letters, emails, and flyers

Legislative Assembly of Ontario – Office of Hon. Glen Murray, MPP, Constituency Intern, January 2017 – April 2017

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Native/bilingual proficiency in Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian; Introductory level French  Gender‐Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Certified, May 2019 (No Expiration Date)  Policy Consultant, Public Good Initiative, September 2018 – May 2019  Financial Agent, Etobicoke Centre Federal Liberal Electoral District Association, February 2018 – January 2019

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Brendan Toles

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

York University, Toronto, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2018  Political Science  Recipient of the Certificate of Achievement from the Department of Politics, York University, 2017  Received the York University Continuing Student Scholarship, 2016 & 2017  Member of the Dean’s Circle of Student Scholars, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, York University, 2016 & 2017

WORK EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, Future Skills Canada, Toronto, ON, 2019  Collaborated in the preliminary development of a systematic review and meta‐analysis of literature pertaining to skills needs in a digitally transformed economy  Constructed spreadsheets and graphs collecting and visualizing important qualitative data on skills discussions across academic and non‐academic sources, allowing the principle investigators to make important decisions on the direction of the project  Assisted in facilitating meetings with available technological resources (i.e. ensuring that no delays resulted from technical issues that were resolvable without specialist aid)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Urban Policy Lab Case Competition, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, 2019  Conducted research and jurisdictional scans for a collaborative presentation on addressing the “first/last mile” policy problem in Toronto, such as on Belleville Transit’s pilot project  Presented findings and implementation strategies on developing an autonomous micro‐transit program for Toronto to a panel of judges Graduate Professional Skills Program, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, 2019  Received training on how to perform systematic reviews and meta‐analyses; included rigorous searching techniques, warding off bias, etc.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Recipient of the Jane Banfield Prize from the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, York University, 2016  Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society  Proficient in dispassionate research, writing, speaking, argumentation, and independent learning  Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio software  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, STATA, and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

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Monica Trott

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship (2018) and the Helene and George Coward Award (2019)

McGill University, Montréal, Québec Bachelor of Arts, 2013  Major in International Development, Minor in Political Science  Department of West African Studies at the University of Birmingham, England (Exchange Program 2012)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Treasury Board Secretariat, Toronto, Ontario Research Analyst, Economic Infrastructure Policy Branch, Summer 2019  Led analysis of Sc. 28 submissions for financial implications, risks and liabilities in order to brief the Deputy Minister, resulting in project approvals.  Supported in‐year items by doing research, analyzing submissions and creating materials to facilitate decision‐making.  Led an in‐year item by reviewing, analyzing and assessing the financial risks, long‐term impacts to the fiscal plan and viability of the proposal for approval by Treasury Board/Management Board of Cabinet. Briefed senior leaders including the Deputy Minister. Developed all relevant materials, including Minister’s Cabinet Meeting notes and speaking points.  Supported data analysis for Multi‐Year Planning, Public Accounts and Q1 phases of the fiscal cycle to inform the capital plan.  Monitored and shared media and academic sources to inform strategic policy analysis and decision‐making.  Completed a transit‐oriented development research project to support decision‐making on infrastructure investments.

Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Toronto, Ontario Program Analyst/Issues Coordinator‐ Ontario Autism Program (OAP) (July 2017‐September 2018)  Coordinated regional issues management to cohesively implement operational policy for the OAP by coordinating incoming requests, addressing sector and ministry questions regarding operationalization, and creating materials to support this work.  Liaised with internal and external partners to identify strategic policy decisions and potential risks to support implementation.  Developed creative solutions, strategies and clear communications in order to mitigate risks and support senior leaders.  Worked on and created materials for: Treasury Board and Cabinet Office mid‐year submissions and report backs; 2017 Program Review Renewal and Transformation program note (formerly Results‐based Plan); collecting, analyzing and reporting OAP data.

Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Toronto, Ontario Policy Analyst, Policy Development and Program Design Division, Children and Youth at Risk Branch (May 2016‐ June 2017)  Led input and approvals process for all branch issues management by writing and editing a wide‐range of materials for public distribution and to support senior leaders in order clearly communicate on current policy and to address policy‐related risks.  Liaised across government to ensure high quality deliverables with consistent messaging that reflected the Ministry narrative.  Coordinated branch response to the 2017 Child and Youth Mental Health Audit, including the cross‐ministry post‐audit work plan. Created support materials for senior leadership to successfully report to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

MCYS, Children and Youth at Risk Branch, Executive Assistant, November 2016‐ May 2017 (part‐time, concurrent with other roles) Reach Capabilities Inc., Program Coordinator, October 2014‐December 2015 Camp Ekon, Assistant Director, October 2013‐ September 2014 International Bureau for Children’s Rights, Research Intern, December 2013‐April 2014 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  MPP Student Leadership: Students’ Association Academic Functions Director, (2019‐20). Lead and mentor for the Compass Mentorship Program. Policy Analyst and Team Lead for the Public Innovation Initiative (Pii) (2018‐2019). Participated in numerous policy case competitions and hackathons.  Interested in youth policy, mental health and wellbeing, policy innovation and design thinking in the public sphere.

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Laurent‐Philippe Veilleux

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction, 2016  Double Major in History and Political Science  Councillor, Victoria University Students’ Administrative Council 2014‐2015  Dean's Honour List, 2013‐2016

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Global Affairs Canada, North American Trade Policy (TNP), Ottawa, ON Trade Policy Analyst, Summer 2019  Supported CUSMA implementing legislation (Bill C‐100) through the development of materials for the House of Commons process, including the development of the biweekly implementation status update, CUSMA backgrounder, hot issues brief, and speeches for the Parliamentary Secretary.  Prepared briefing notes and meeting notes for senior management, including at the PM and Ministerial level  Assisted in the drafting of analytical products including the CUSMA economic impact assessment, CUSMA environmental assessment, and the CUSMA statement on implementation.  Responded to public inquiries via the NAFTA general inquiries mailbox and other written correspondence.  Secret security clearance

Office of Marco Mendicino, MP for Eglinton‐Lawrence, Toronto, ON Constituency Liaison Officer, 2016‐2018  Handled 200+ sensitive casework files related to IRCC, CRA, OAS, CPP, GIS, National Student Loans, etc.  Drafted speeches, letters, certificates, press releases, media advisories, and social media posts on mediums such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on behalf of MP.  Synthesized complex information and prepared briefings for MP on policy issues.  Managed team of 5 employees and Constituency Office on an interim basis for 5 weeks.  Liaised with Ministry staff and Caucus service bureau on policy issues and communications messaging.  Responded to constituents’ policy queries and concerns.  Organized community events such as annual Canada Day BBQ, Town Halls, and government announcements.

Desjardins General Insurance Group, Mississauga, ON Communications Intern, Summer 2014  Supported Director of Communications in editing speeches for company President and other written products.  Prepared internal listserv emails and articles for employee portal.  Led effort to revamp waste reduction policy for office of 1,200 employees.  Reviewed training videos to ensure clarity and simplicity. ADDITIONAL PAST AND PRESENT ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Fully Bilingual, English and French  Governor, University of Toronto Governing Council, 2019‐20  Finalist, 2019 Urban Policy Lab Case Competition  Pro‐Bono Policy Consultant, Public Good Initiative, 2018‐19  Orientation Leader, Victoria College  William Neil Hanna Scholarship, 2015: Awarded to the Third Year student, who, by her or his academic standing and by other qualities displayed in college life, shows outstanding promise of leadership and public service.  William Crichton Webster Scholarship, 2013  Amateur Genealogist

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Vienna Vendittelli

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Entrance Scholarship Recipient, 2018  MPP Fellowship Award Recipient, 2019

Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario Bachelor of Arts (Honours), 2018  Major in Political Studies, Minor in Sociology  Completed a summer semester at the Bader International Study Centre, Herstmonceux, United Kingdom (Summer 2017) EMPLOYMENT/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Canada School of Public Service, Ottawa, Ontario Junior Learning Advisor, May 2019‐present  Conducted interviews with key stakeholders in the Federal Public Service Evaluators Community to assess learning gaps  Synthesized findings from interviews with Evaluators Community to report findings  Produced two environmental scans about available learning material across Canada for the Policy and Evaluators Communities  Integrated information from various courses to identify differences in policy cycle across the School’s learning content  Led the curation, transcription, and development of video content for policy curriculum  Developed a case study about policy implementation for the School’s course content  Produced infographics for the School’s website and courses to aid in adult learning on various topics

Beyond the Headlines, Toronto, Ontario Executive Director and Producer, 2018‐present  Recruited and supervised a team of 20 people in producing radio show and podcast episodes about various public policy issues  Oversaw organization’s administration and daily operations – including programming, show development, capacity building  Managed budget development, management and tracking  Organized and coordinated guest speaker events, workshops, and team meetings  Liaised with faculty and staff from the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Board of Advisors, CUIT 89.5 FM, Young Diplomats of Canada, and other external partners  Created a multi‐platform marketing strategy to engage current and potential listeners  Produced radio shows and podcasts by researching topics, eliciting and interviewing guests, hosting, and editing shows  Sample of episodes worked on: carbon tax, the opioid crisis, urban climate change resilience, cannabis legalization

Academic Grievance Centre, Kingston, Ontario Officer (Volunteer), 2017–2018  Provided peer‐to‐peer confidential support for any academic related problems to all undergraduate students  Helped students seek information, assistance, and mediation on university policy and services  Interacted with regulations surrounding syllabi, course changes, and academic accommodations

Forum Research Inc., Toronto, Ontario Research Intern (unpaid), Summer 2017  Researched current political topics for federal, provincial, and municipal public polls  Assisted supervisor in drafting questions to be polled  Interpreted statistical data gathered from polls and helped create press releases ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Worked as a Revision Deputy Returning Officer for the 2018 Ontario Provincial Election  Volunteered to help peers in campaigning for Alma Mater Society President and Vice President (2017)  Queen’s Model Parliament Conference Delegate (2017‐2018), Queen’s Female Leadership in Politics Conference Delegate (2017), Queen’s Model Court Conference Delegate (2016‐2017)

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George Wilson

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018

University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Honours Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, 2018  Double Major in History and Political Science  Participant in 2018 Munk School Kakehashi exchange program to Japan

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Transport Canada, Toronto, Ontario Junior Policy Analyst, 2019‐Present  Ontario Region Policy & Coordination analyst responsible for monitoring developing policy issues and stakeholder activity  Responsible for researching and debriefing the government on existing and proposed policies  Effective and professional communicator with regional stakeholders and intergovernmental counterparts

Victoria University, Toronto, Ontario Board of Regents Member, 2016‐2018  Elected student representative serving two consecutive terms on the highest governing body of Victoria University within the University of Toronto  Responsible for organizing and implementing university governance and policies in a professional setting  Voting member of the Property, Finance & Audit, and Alumni Affairs committees

Victoria College Drama Society, Toronto, Ontario Chief Financial Officer, 2017‐2018  Hired financial officer responsible for planning, structuring, and distributing a $50,000 budget between five major productions and smaller events  Proficient in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, QuickBooks Pro, Microsoft Excel, and other financial and budgetary principles and software

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Ford + Munk Conference Policy Lead, 2020  Ford + Munk Conference Winner, 2020  President, Burwash Hall Residence (University of Toronto), 2015‐16  Councillor, Victoria University Students’ Administrative Council, 2015‐16  Crisis Manager, North American Model United Nations, 2016‐17  Victoria College Council student representative, 2016‐2018  Major areas of policy interest include transport policy, trade issues, economic development, and data driven policy KEY SKILLS  Proficient in statistical analysis and data management using Stata, Microsoft Excel, and other programs  Experienced in writing briefing reports, jurisdictional scans and policy analysis  Excellent oral and written communication skills  Experienced in event planning, coordination and execution  Strong financial and budgetary skills

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David Wood

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Received the Mary Louise and Ronald Laidlaw Martin Graduate Scholarship (2019)

University of Western Ontario, London, ON Bachelor of Arts, 2017  Honors Specialization in Media, Information and Technoculture  Chosen as a First Year Mentor for three years  Dean's Honour List, 2013 & 2017; Graduated with Distinction

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ontario Ministry of Education, Toronto, ON Junior Policy Analyst (Co‐op), Summer 2019  Developed decision and issue notes for the Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, and Minister within tight timelines that were quickly approved by senior management  Produced transitional briefing materials on the $200M Four‐Year Math Strategy for the incoming Minister that accurately communicated complex information in a clear and conscience manner  Put forward evidence‐based recommendations as part of cross‐ministry brainstorming sessions focused on improving the way schools and school boards improve and report on key student achievement outcomes  Developed a new logic model to support the development, implementation and monitoring of the Four‐Year Math Strategy. The logic model ensured that the strategy’s actions aligned with long‐, medium‐, and short‐term goals for math improvement  Wrote correspondence on behalf of the ministry in response to public questions on high‐profile and politically sensitive topics

Agency Next Door, Toronto, ON Copy Writer Intern, 2017‐2018  Wrote, managed and modified ad copy for eleven ongoing Google Ads campaigns  Edited and updated webpage copy to better reflect client promotions  Revised copy for outgoing client newsletters and external documents

Ontario Liberal Party, Toronto, ON Volunteer, 2017‐2018  Regularly canvassed neighbourhoods to speak with residents about political issues and to distribute election materials  Assisted with Get Out The Vote efforts by knocking on doors and convincing people to vote  Completed data entry work for the 2018 Annual General Meeting

Kaiser Lachance Communications, Toronto, ON Marketing Communications Intern, Summer 2016  Researched client industries, conducted media audits, and compiled client share‐of‐voice reports  Pitched stories to major national news organizations to increase client media presence  Developed a comprehensive social media plan for a major client  Worked for accounts in real estate, HR, automotive and non‐profit sectors

Western University, Food Service Staff, 2013‐2016 – Prepared food and worked as a cashier throughout my degree

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Worked as Tripping Director at Camp Wenonah, Summer 2018 – coordinated and facilitated tripping programs for 300+ kids  As a mentor to first‐year students for three years, I provided ongoing academic and social support, edited essays, gave feedback on assignments and led study groups; chosen as frosh leader of the month in December 2014  Western Scholarship of Distinction (2013)

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Caroline Xhaferri

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Recipient of Entrance Scholarship, 2018  Policy‐at‐Munk Fall Case Competition Participant. Conducted immigration policy analysis, literature reviews and jurisdictional scans and in a condensed time frame, developing a policy option to tackle irregular immigration in Canada  Urban Policy Lab Case Competition Participant. Developed policy solution to transit concerns in Toronto in a condensed time frame University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, 2018  Double major in Criminology & Sociolegal studies and Ethics, Society and Law

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Region of Peel, Brampton, ON Policy Co‐op Student Housing Supply, September 2018 ‐ Present  Preparation of briefing notes, policy recommendations and literature reviews to support policy direction in housing supply division and housing development office  Identified policy challenges to implementing potential solutions and consulted superiors on possible alternatives  Met with important stakeholders and provincial representatives to inform various policy recommendations and strategies, including the land relationship strategy and Housing Master Plan  Prepared excel data sheets for managers summarizing entirety of unit supply within Region of Peel  Implemented feedback from superiors into final drafts of policy recommendations, and presented final report to housing supply managers

Royal Lepage Signature Realty, Toronto, ON Administrative Assistant, October 2016 ‐ Present  Preparation of documents pertaining to the purchase or leasing of property within the province of Ontario in strict accordance to REBA rules and regulations  Processing a weekly average of over 1000 inbound and outbound calls from clients, agents and prospective home buyers through a multi‐line system  Ongoing maintenance and organization of documentation, appointment desk records and classified mail  Collaborate with agents, management and clients to ensure organizational efficiency and a successful home buying experience  Proficient in Toronto Multiple Listing Service and Ontario Regional Multiple Listing Service databases, WEBForms, quick!Office Commander and easyOFFER software

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Research Analyst, 2014 ‐ 2018 Enactus University of Toronto Edition, Toronto, ON, Youth Mentor, 2016 to 2017 Bath and Body Works, Toronto, ON, Assistant Manager, 2012 to 2016 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Advanced oral and written Albanian  Sports enthusiast enjoy playing basketball and volleyball in recreational leagues  Kitchen volunteer with St. Felix House, providing healthy lunch and dinner service to homeless and marginalized clients throughout the winter season

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Marjila Yousof

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  Entrance Scholarship, 2018  Executive Member/Peer Mentor, Compass Committee,  MPP Fellowship, 2019 2019‐2020

Sciences Po, Paris, France Master of Public Affairs, Academic Exchange, 2019

York University, Toronto, ON Bachelor of Arts, Honours, 2016  Specialization in Political Science  Founding Member, Moot Law Society, 2011‐2012  Dean's Honour Roll, 2011‐2016  Founding Member, Events Coordinator, Cupcakes for  Director of Social Media, Undergraduate Political Science Change, 2012‐2013 Council, 2014‐2015  Social Orientation Lead, McLaughlin College, 2012‐2015

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Transport Canada, Toronto, ON Junior Policy Analyst, May 2019‐August 2019  Provide identification, monitoring, analysis, advice and information briefings on policy issues of a complex cross‐cutting or horizontal nature.  Plan and organize the collection of data and information on air, marine, rail and surface modes as well as stakeholder and regional news to create a monthly microscan.  Provide liaison and coordination services to support senior management in sound decision making. Assist in coordinating various visits to the Region by the Minister and A/Deputy Minister, including creation of the options itinerary, scenario notes and briefing binder.

The Public Good Initiative, Toronto, ON Policy Consultant, September 2018‐May2019  Work collaboratively in a team of policy consultants for YWCA Toronto to conduct an in‐depth program evaluation of the YWCA Girl’s Centre Program and co‐author a final report and presentation that presents a strong case for advocating for government investment in girls.  Research extensively the grey and peer‐reviewed literature focused on youth programming and girl‐dedicated spaces, to produce a final literature review, synthesizing 90+ sources.  Conduct focus group interviews and stakeholder engagement surveys.

Parliament of Canada, Ottawa/Vaughan, ON Executive/Constituency Assistant to the Member of Parliament, August 2016 – August 2018  Supervise and oversee all the operations and functions of the Riding and Hill offices to provide strategic advice on matters and priorities related to the Riding, with an emphasis on issues management, parliamentary affairs, social media communications, stakeholder relations and policy files. Regularly assist with writing Speeches, Press Releases, and Statements in the House.  Liaise with the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers to coordinate various policy requests, government communications and to organize and execute visits by the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers to the Riding.  Respond to all constituent queries and casework including Service Canada, Canada Revenue Agency, and Immigration and Citizenship ‐ taking the appropriate actions to resolve and assist. Required sound political aptitude, knowledge of government departments and community organizations, and ability to effectively liaison. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Fluent Oral Farsi/Dari, Proficient Written Farsi/Dari, Competent Oral and Written French, Beginner Oral Urdu  Political Engagement and Outreach Advisor, Afghan Youth Engagement and Development Initiative, 2019‐2020  Organization Chair, Vaughan‐Woodbridge Federal Liberal Association, July 2016‐June 2019  Public Consultations and Citizen Engagement Certificate, Canada School of Public Service, July 2019

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Petek Yurt

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2018  Double Major in Criminology and Human Rights & Human Diversity

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Toronto, ON Policy Co‐op, May‐September 2019  Completed various Life Course Journey Maps, Inter‐ministerial, Provincial and International Jurisdictional Scans on policy areas including developmental disability, and ending gender‐based violence strategies  Developed and presented data analysis through excel spreadsheets, briefing notes and literature reviews that included issues within social policy, and provided policy recommendations and advice to the Provincial government  Collaborated and initiated partnerships with other branches and units within the Ministry such as the Anti Human Trafficking Unit to develop a policy transformation  Facilitated discussions with ADM, Directors, Managers, and Senior Policy Advisors to analyze research on social policy issues

Toronto East Quadrant Local Immigration Partnership, Toronto, ON Policy Consultant (Volunteer experience), 2018–2019  Successfully provided policy consulting and research analysis with the Toronto East Quadrant Local Immigration Partnership on complex health needs and disability of Immigrants in Scarborough  Collected jurisdictional and academic research in order to conduct qualitative research by interviewing stakeholders to assess needs and barriers to health care services in Ontario  Developed and presented policy recommendations for service providers, and policy‐makers aimed at improving support for this group

Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union, Brantford, ON Associate Vice President: University Affairs, 2016‐2018  Developed partnerships within the community and collaborated on projects that bring positive change for students and community members in Brantford  Communication skills developed through the Community Committees I have sat on as a student representative including: Hiring Committee for the Special Constables, Town and Gown Committee, Downtown Parking Task Force, Transit Task Force, Market Place Planning Committee  Wrote and presented various municipal policy briefs and lobbying on municipal issues such as safety, transportation via GO, parking, study spaces, noise, and tenant rights in Brantford

Wilfrid Laurier University, Project Assistant for Youth Leaders on Board, 2017–2018

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Coordinator of the Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford Women's Centre, 2017  Research Intern for Brant's Response Against Violence Everywhere through the WLU Student Community Research Partnerships for Social Justice and Wellbeing Internship, 2016

Publications  " Habitats 2017: 'Safety Awareness in Laurier Brantford’, Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance, April 2017  "Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance Policy Brief: 'Rural and Northern Students', Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance, Fall 2017

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Lawrence Zhang

EDUCATION School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020  2019 Cadario Scholarship and 2018 MPP Entrance Scholarship Recipient  Elected twice as the Program Advisor to the Master of Public Policy Student Association

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2016  International Relations & Political Science (Double Major), History (Minor)  Elected as a Governor to the Governing Council, the University’s highest governing body

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Amazon Web Services, Toronto, ON Public Policy Intern, 2019  Write and present briefing notes to team leads on relevant policy and regulatory issues and potential solutions  Proactively meet with internal stakeholders to identify action items for the public policy team  Self‐initiated and executed a company‐wide, in‐country strategy which addressed an emerging policy weak‐point with sensitive stakeholders and ambiguity involved

Public Policy and Governance Review, Toronto, ON Editor‐in‐Chief, 2019  Lead a team of editors and writers in producing a digital magazine on public affairs and contemporary policy debates  Develop the magazine's strategies on content production, readership expansion, and external partner management  Critically assess content submissions to uphold the magazine's editorial standards

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Research Assistant to Professor Phil Triadafilopoulos, 2019  Conduct qualitative research from a variety of sources to provide objective data and evidence  Build and organize academic conference surrounding Canadian exceptionalism in immigration politics and policy  Actively managing the progress of the ongoing projects to ensure successful completion

Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration ‐ Minister's Office, Toronto, ON Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives, 2017‐2018  Identified and initiated key partnerships within the government and with not‐for‐profit organizations  Wrote briefs on complex policy issues related to immigration and multiculturalism for the Premier and Minister  Spearheaded inter‐ministerial initiatives to revitalize community organizations

Legislative Assembly of Ontario ‐ Liberal Caucus Service Bureau, Toronto, ON Community Relations Advisor, 2016‐2017  Organized consultation sessions and met with stakeholders across the province to learn about the issues and opportunities present in each of Ontario's diverse communities  Persuaded decision‐makers within the Premier's Office and Ministers' Offices to pursue key policy initiatives  Worked closely with teammates to ensure priorities were aligned in creating positive impact in the province

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  Finalist in the 2019 Urban Policy Lab Case Competition  Co‐founded and managed the Woodsworth Innis New Drama Society on the core principles of inclusivity and equity at the University of Toronto  Fluent in Mandarin Chinese

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Adam Zivo

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy With Collaborative Specialization in Contemporary East and Southeast Asian Studies, 2020

University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario Bachelor of Arts, 2015  Specialization in Philosophy, Minor in East Asian Studies

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE LoveisLoveisLove, Toronto, Ontario Founder and Director, June 2016 ‐ Present  Produced photoactivations with Pride Toronto, Ottawa Capital Pride, and Montreal Pride that organically served LGBTQ‐ positive digital content to over 500,000 people, primarily in Canada. (2016‐present)  Produced a series of large‐scale art installations in major Ontarian civic spaces to support and recognize Toronto’s LGBTQ+ community, which included one of the largest arts installations ever produced in Toronto City Hall. (2018)  Engaged and received endorsements from numerous politicians at the municipal and provincial level, including John Tory (Mayor, Toronto), Jim Watson (Mayor, Ottawa), and Kathleen Wynne (then‐Premier, Ontario). (2017 – present)  Produced, from conceptualization to distribution, LoveisLoveisLove’s Queering STEM Scholarship Program, which leveraged numerous corporate partnerships to distribute $4,000 in financial aid in 2020. (2018 – present).  Produced the “Big Gay Bus”, transforming a Toronto Transit Commission commuter bus into a mobile educational resource that served LGBTQ‐positive content to hundreds of thousands of Torontonians over six months. (2019)  Singlehandedly fundraised $75,000+ in cash and in‐kind donations from 2016 to present.  Managed media relations and secured 20+ news articles and 15+ radio interviews featuring the campaign and associated projects, with coverage from outlets such as CBC, Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa Sun, NOW Magazine, and CP24.

Self‐Employed, Toronto, Ontario Freelance Content Production, 2010 ‐ Present  Oversaw implementation of Flixel’s cinemagraph technology on America’s Next Top Model and produced ANTM content, including a shoot with Tyra Banks, in support of the announcement of Flixel’s partnership with America’s Next Top Model.  Directed a corporate documentary for Flixel in Toronto and New York City which was used to fundraise $2M~ CAD and which was directly responsible for a $500K CAD buy‐in from an investor.  Produced work for a number of A‐level brands, including Bell Media and Intercontinental Hotel Group.  Produced and consulted on content projects around the world, including Hong Kong, New York City, Los Angeles, and Mumbai. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS  As a Summer Associate at the TruePoint Centre, I created educational tools to support a portfolio of 30~ international development projects focusing on early childhood development. (2019)  As a Junior Research Fellow and Head of Partnerships at the NATO Association of Canada (NAOC), I wrote articles on cyber and information warfare and fundraised for events relating to the celebration of NATO’s 70th birthday. (2018‐2019)  Organized and fundraised for an exploratory mission in Slovenia and Serbia to investigate the viability of founding a Balkan‐ Canadian cyber‐exchange program, which including arranging meetings with local embassy and defense ministry staff. (2018)  Consulted the Canadian Armed Forces on their first‐ever high‐level LGBTQ+ community consultation roundtable, where I advised on which community stakeholders should participate, facilitated communication with community stakeholders, and gave policy recommendations to the Canadian Armed Forces’ Chief of the Defence Staff. (2018)  Invited by the Government of Canada to speak about social entrepreneurship and LGBTQ+ activism to an audience of 15,000~ youth at WE Day Ottawa 2018  Donated $5,000~ in professional headshot services in support of Progress Place’s transitional employment program for those struggling with mental illness. (2018)  Placed First in MOFILM’s corporate responsibility video contest and was flown to the Kathmandu Film Festival. (2011)

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Fatima Zubairi

EDUCATION Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Master of Public Policy, 2020

University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2018 • Specialization in Criminology, Law and Society • Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award, 2018 • Graduated with Distinction

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Policy Innovation Initiative (PII), Toronto, ON Co-Director, May 2019 - Present • Led the restructuring of PII’s goals and vision to allow for greater professional development for analysts in gaining hands-on experience in addressing current policy issues. • Developed and managed eight analyst teams conducting innovative research in current policy issues such as big data and government services, regulatory policy in transportation issues, healthcare service implementation among others. • Provided ongoing guidance to teams in creating project deliverables such as policy briefs and research papers.

Ontario’s Ministry of Education, Toronto, ON Policy Development Intern, Summer 2019 • Provided timely and accurate research and analysis on curriculum and related programs from other provinces and territories to create jurisdictional scans, literature reviews and bibliographies to assess applications to ministry and government goals, objectives and strategic directions. • Prepared draft materials such as memoranda, briefing decks, information notes, decision notes, and question and answer packages on new or revised branch/ministry policies and programs for senior management. • Assisted in developing Transfer Payment Agreements (TPAs) and business cases for school boards and community partners; provided funding analysis to ensure necessary approval processes are carried out and that payments are released accurately and in a timely manner. • Drafted correspondence in response to public inquiries regarding legislation, regulations, policies and proposed policies and initiatives at the Ministry.

Career Centre, Mississauga, ON Project Assistant, 2018 • Assisted in the development and implementation of a pilot program, titled Recent Graduate Opportunity Plan (RGOP), to aid graduates transitioning into the workforce by providing them with crucial career support as well as connecting them to employers for obtaining internship opportunities. • Designed a project assessment plan to access and evaluate the applicants’ learning experience and satisfaction throughout the program using survey design and Excel for data analysis. • Created analytical reports to present program highlights regarding applicant feedback to the employment strategist.

STAND Canada, Policy Researcher, 2017–2018 Career Centre, Senior Research Assistant, 2017-2018 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS • Participated in the Policy at Munk Case Competition, 2019 on effective implementation strategies for gun violence prevention. • Volunteered as a Research Assistant at the Caledon and Dufferin Victim Services to identify causes of male domestic violence and created prevention strategies for first responders. • Assisted in the development of a high school pilot project for the Halton Region’s marginalized youth and new immigrants as a Researcher for Indus Community Services.

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