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Vaanathi Rajasingham

Chicago,IL

Summary

Adaptable and research-oriented leader with extensive experience coordinating volunteer teams and strengthening community partnerships. Skilled in survey design, qualitative analysis, and delivering clear, data-driven insights through high-quality reports and presentations. Demonstrated success advancing inclusion-focused initiatives, shaping academic programming, and producing impactful educational content.

Work History

VP Internal

McGill Students for Montreal Shelters
Montreal, QC
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Oversaw the recruitment and training of all volunteers.
  • Ensured the smooth internal running of the club by facilitating meetings and mediating conflicts between executive council members.
  • Served as the primary point of contact and facilitated communication between the club, volunteers, and partner shelters by providing timely updates on volunteer opportunities, club programming, and collaborative projects.

DE&I Representative

International Development Studies Students' Association
Montreal, QC
09.2023 - 04.2025
  • Helped advance the work of a newly implemented DE&I committee that served as a reference model for DE&I structures in other departmental student associations.
  • Designed and administered comprehensive feedback surveys to assess program effectiveness, course accessibility, curriculum strengths and weaknesses, and professional development needs within the program.
  • Served as the primary liaison between the DE&I and academic portfolios, streamlining communication and conveying student-identified gaps in curriculum diversity.
  • Co-organized and moderated program-wide Town Hall events, developing the event format and script to gather qualitative insights into student experiences and proposed reforms.
  • Authored a formal DE&I report synthesizing survey findings, student input, and year-over-year data trends to highlight key issues.
  • Presented recommended improvements to department faculty members, and advocated for the implementation of DE&I-focused reforms.

VP Outreach

McGill Students for Montreal Shelters
Montreal, QC
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Led strategic outreach initiatives to strengthen community awareness and involvement with shelter programs and volunteer services.
  • Conducted in-depth research on local and national homelessness statistics, and synthesized findings into educational materials and awareness campaigns.
  • Designed and administered a needs-assessment survey to evaluate service gaps and staff priorities within partner shelters.
  • Built and maintained partnerships with local clubs and organizations to improve resource coordination, increase student involvement, and enhance support for unhoused populations.

Academic Coordinator

International Development Studies Students' Association
Montreal, QC
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Researched local and international NGOs and developed informational social media content to promote student involvement.
  • Led assessment efforts to evaluate student learning outcomes and identify areas of improvement within the curriculum.
  • Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
  • Developed and tailored resources to support students in exploring course selections and career pathways within the program.

Vice President

Sri Lankan Tamil Students' Association
Chicago
02.2019 - 09.2020
  • Organized community events to promote cultural awareness and engagement.
  • Assisted in sponsor outreach and budget planning.
  • Facilitated discussions on social issues affecting the Tamil community, encouraging open dialogue and understanding.
  • Created promotional materials using video-editing software, enhancing event visibility and participation.
  • Provided logistical support during events, ensuring smooth operations and participant satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

McGill University
Montréal, QC
05-2025

Skills

  • Qualitative and quantitative research
  • Survey design & feedback analysis
  • Report writing
  • Conflict resolution & mediation
  • Intercultural communication
  • Volunteer management
  • Educational content development
  • Project coordination

Certification

  • LinkedIN Learning Certificate - Web Design Training

Timeline

VP Internal

McGill Students for Montreal Shelters
09.2024 - 04.2025

DE&I Representative

International Development Studies Students' Association
09.2023 - 04.2025

VP Outreach

McGill Students for Montreal Shelters
09.2023 - 04.2024

Academic Coordinator

International Development Studies Students' Association
09.2022 - 04.2023

Vice President

Sri Lankan Tamil Students' Association
02.2019 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

McGill University
Vaanathi Rajasingham