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Communications & Knowledge Mobilization
Abundant IntelligencesCommunications & Knowledge Mobilization
Apr. 2024Montreal, Quebec, CanadaCommunications Specialist for the Abundant Intelligences program at the Indigenous Futures Research Centre (IFRC) nested at Concordia University, promoting Abundant Intelligencesโ€™ vision, mission, events, activities, impacts, and research internally and externally. Works directly with Senior Program Manager to develop a program communications plan and deliver various tools, channels and messages that promote engagement and outreach of the Abundant Intelligences community and partners. The role covers a broad set of responsibilities requiring expertise in research communications, storytelling, knowledge mobilization, Indigenous Knowledges and methodologies, a working knowledge of web-based communication best practices, social media, and digital marketing, as well as communications design, development, and execution. Duties include designing and implementing a communications strategy, knowledge mobilization and providing guidance for a variety of communications materials, for a research program that centers Indigenous Knowledges and methodologies. About Abundant Intelligences Abundant Intelligences (AbInt) is an ambitious, large-scale, six-year research program exploring how to expand and transform Artificial Intelligence through Indigenous Knowledge Systems. It is conducted by an international research team, co-directed by Prof. Jason Edward Lewis at the Indigenous Futures Research Centre at Concordia University, Montreal, and Prof. Hemi Whaanga at Massey University in New Zealand. The research team currently consists of 48+ co-investigators and collaborators at 13 universities/research institutes and 8 community-based organizations in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand.
Research Assistant
Centre for Indigenous Conservation and Development Alternatives (CICADA)Research Assistant
Jan. 2022 - Apr. 2023Montreal, Quebec, CanadaResponsibilities include communications, social media management, community conservation planning, policy analysis, and Indigenous sustainability and development research dissemination.
Director Of Education
Center for Positive SexualityDirector Of Education
Jun. 2021 - Jan. 2023Heading the Education department and serving as a Board Member on a cross-functional team. Designing sexuality education curriculums, presenting topics on sexuality research and education, conducting sexuality research, creating decolonial curricula on sexuality, managing educators and interns, and event management.
CEO
Firebird ProductionsCEO
Aug. 2014 - Aug. 2020Vancouver, Canada AreaFirebird Productions is an events management and production company that specializes in events that promote personal, environmental and community wellness. Services include producing, planning and executing events; venue management; planning and booking event travel in conjunction with Lloyds Travel. Skills: Event production & management, business management and development, marketing, sales and networking.
Event Director
The Khrysalys ProjectEvent Director
Jan. 2016 - Sep. 2018Vancouver, Canada Area
Events, Marketing and Promotions
Self-employedEvents, Marketing and Promotions
Aug. 2002 - Aug. 2014Vancouver, Canada AreaPer contract Basis. Event Accounts included: Lloyds Travel Events and Adventures Vancouver Movember Foundation Legacy Foundation Fashion Shows Wellness Workshops Festivals and Community Events Weddings Marketing and Promotions Accounts include: -Vibrant Ideations -Wine Runners -Licor 43 -Au Bar Nightclub -Caprice Nightclub -Opus Lounge -Hornitos Tequila -Sauza Tequila -Budweiser -Okanagan Springs -Sapporo -Sleeman
Event and Marketing Manager
Legacy FoundationEvent and Marketing Manager
Nov. 2011 - Jan. 2012Vancouver, Canada AreaContract Position. Responsibilities included event planning and management, heading the fashion and beauty department, marketing and PR. Database building and cold calling to secure sponsorships and ticket sales, interviewing and hiring new staff.
Field Archaeologist
Town of Nebo Archaeological ProjectField Archaeologist
May. 2006 - Aug. 2006Madaba, JordanTown of Nebo Archaeological Project is a multidisciplinary research project investigating trade, religion, and landscape at Khirbet al-Mukhayyat, Jordan.
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