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
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
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
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
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
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
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