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Just last week, the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge convened a roundtable discussion with pledging companies, partners and future pledgers to…
Just last week, the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge convened a roundtable discussion with pledging companies, partners and future pledgers to…
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We are launching a new concentration in climate change and planetary health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, check it out…
We are launching a new concentration in climate change and planetary health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, check it out…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
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Trauma Informed Care Training Translating Trauma-Informed Principles into Practice
Imagine Institute For Learning
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Climate for Health Ambassadors Training with Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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QPR (Question Persuade and Refer)
QPR is certified suicide prevention program at U of A that teaches staff and students the skills to recognize and support people.
Volunteer Experience
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Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) Responder
Canadian Red Cross
- 4 years 10 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
The Canadian Red Cross Society, a non-profit, humanitarian organization. The Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) Team is activated to respond and provide assistance for up to the first 72 hours following a disaster. The incumbent of this position is responsible for conducting a needs assessment to determine the needs of the clients. The PDA Responder will provide, as appropriate to agreements with the local authorities, Emergency Social Services (ESS) for relief, referral services and direct…
The Canadian Red Cross Society, a non-profit, humanitarian organization. The Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) Team is activated to respond and provide assistance for up to the first 72 hours following a disaster. The incumbent of this position is responsible for conducting a needs assessment to determine the needs of the clients. The PDA Responder will provide, as appropriate to agreements with the local authorities, Emergency Social Services (ESS) for relief, referral services and direct assistance for recovery, as well as, works with the PDA Supervisor to plan and organize ongoing preparedness activities. They may be asked to deliver services during a large-scale emergency response in their community.
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Youth Peace Ambassador
Pyeonchang Peace Forum
- Present 2 years 7 months
Human Rights
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Student Advisors' Conference, Panelist
University of Alberta
- Present 7 years 6 months
Education
The Student Advisors’ Conference provides participants the opportunity to enhance their professional skills and become familiar with new challenges and initiatives at post-secondary institutions across Alberta. This year’s theme of "Creative Engagement: Connecting and Strengthening Communities” focuses on using better communication strategies to facilitate and create stronger advising communities.
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Facilitator and Room Host, Volunteer
Alberta Student Leadership Summit
- Present 8 years 9 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
-Greet the participants and help them getting involved
-Create inclusive environment
-Help set up and take down materials for this event
-Introduce presenters to the participants
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Senior Volunteer
Free The Children
- 1 year 9 months
Human Rights
Free The Children is a worldwide development charity and youth empowerment movement.
- Aim to empower youth to become socially engaged.
- Help out We Day. An annual series of an event to bring together youth in an inspirational event as part of yearlong educational initiative.
- Participate in events and programs to increase social awareness in hunger, poverty and human rights
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Rocky Mountain House Health Care: General Volunteer
Alberta Health Services
- 2 years 4 months
Health
-We are the way-finders who help guide patients and families around our busy facilities
-Friendly visitors who spend time with our socially isolated patients
- Patient and family advisors who provide input and direction to AHS on numerous committees
-Supporters of our volunteer retail operations - where the proceeds are returned to AHS to provide patient care and comfort. -
Typhoon Disaster Support Volunteer Leader
MQSM, Philippines
- 2 years 10 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
-Coordinate volunteers to assist individuals impacted by natural disasters.
- Fund raise and provide support through collecting canned goods, clean water and funds.
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Peer tutoring project student coordinator
West Central Highschool
- 1 year 10 months
Education
-Reach and help out students who are struggling academically
-Provide free tutoring to students in need
-Coordinate fellow students to participate as a peer tutor
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Ready Leaders Program, Senior volunteer
Rocky Mountain House Public Library
Education
-Assist younger elementary children in basic reading skills
-Provide mentorship to younger generation
-Help develop literacy skills and study skills to elementary students
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Member, Volunteer
First Aid Responders
- 9 months
Health
-Promote health and safety on U of A campus
-Promote significance of first aid
-Work to provide skilled first-aid coverage to other student groups
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Health Working Group
University of Alberta Students' Union
Health
-Conferences to address mental and physical health issues on U of A campus
-Help with the international student mental health campaign
-Participate in discussions around topics of health on campus and discuss further changes needed.
Projects
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Speaker-Sustainability Webinar Speaker, Conestoga College
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Invited to speak at the Webinar on Sustainability at Conestoga's School of Business- International Business Program.
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Speaker- TEDxUAlberta
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Speaker-Alberta Student and Sustainability Summit 2023: Finding your sustainability journey
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The Alberta Student Leadership Summit (ASLS) is an annual 3-day province-wide leadership conference open to both high school and post-secondary students. This year's theme was seeds for change and my session focused on sustainability knowledge and skills development for youth.
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Speaker- United Nations Association Canada, Science Horizons Sustainability Sector
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Spoke and facilitated session for UN Association Canada in Science Horizons Sustainability Sector Showcase for youth
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Speaker- SDG Hub Sustainability Today
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Invited to speak at Alberta Council for Global Cooperation's SDG HUB Training and spoke about shift in SDGs
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Speaker- International Week, University of Alberta
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A warming globe, increasing numbers of refugees and displaced persons, gender disparity, economic inequalities, freshwater shortages, famine, war… We are bombarded with these issues and many others facing the planet and its inhabitants daily.
To address these issues, the UN established the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved by 2030. The Goals, adopted in 2015, call on governments and civil society worldwide to address the world's most pressing issues, from poverty and…A warming globe, increasing numbers of refugees and displaced persons, gender disparity, economic inequalities, freshwater shortages, famine, war… We are bombarded with these issues and many others facing the planet and its inhabitants daily.
To address these issues, the UN established the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved by 2030. The Goals, adopted in 2015, call on governments and civil society worldwide to address the world's most pressing issues, from poverty and education to health and the environment.
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Speaker-Together 2019 Conference: Beyond Youth Engagement
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Together|Ensemble is Canada’s national conference devoted to tracking progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference represents an all-of-society approach to addressing Canada’s toughest sustainable development challenges, bringing together the private sector, academia, government, and civil society.
Honors & Awards
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University of Alberta Undergraduate Leadership Award
University of Alberta
The Undergraduate Leadership Awards Competition recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership involvement through university and community activities while maintaining satisfactory academic standing on a full time course load.
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Outstanding Executive Community Award
University of Alberta Residence Community Awards
Awarded to an executive member of a residence association who has been an outstanding contributor to their community. This award nomination will be reviewed by an award selection committee from Residence Services.
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Clearwater county post-secondary scholarship
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This scholarship recognizes citizenship and involvement in the community and school in voluntary and leadership capacity while attending high school. The recipient is seen and recognized by other students as an individual who continually demonstrated care and respect for fellow students and the community
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Top Mark Health Services Foundations- Alberta Distance Learning Center Student Award
Alberta Education
The Award is for ADLC students with highest achievement in their distance learning courses. ADLC has a student base of approximately 40,000 students
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West Central High School Perseverance, Desire and Attitude award
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This award recognize student effort and accomplishment throughout their highschool years.
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Lawrence Mazza memorial award
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This is awarded to a graduating student with strong demonstration in community service
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University of Toronto book award
University of Toronto
This award is given to a student who attains high marks and demonstrates creativity in their Grade 12 year. One student who attained the academic stature will be awarded this award
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Rotary Club of Rocky Mountain House Award
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This award recognizes leadership in school and community organizations. It awards the demonstrated willingness to place the good of others above personal ambitions
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Hospital Auxiliary Award
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The Rocky Mountain House General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary generously awards a student demonstrating strong academic and community involvement pursuing a course in medical field.
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Undergarduate Leadership Award
University of Alberta
The Undergraduate Leadership Awards Competition recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership involvement through university and community activities .
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Jostens Leadership Award
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The Leadership Award is given to a student involved in the school’s leadership program. This student shows self-motivation, dedication, and good school spirit. Such an individual also contributes positively to the school and community
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University of Alberta Academic Excellence Scholarships
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Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Korean
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Tagalog
Full professional proficiency
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Spanish
Elementary proficiency
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