About me
My interest in working for an international organization is reflected in my major, International Development, and my past work placements, extracurricular activities and volunteering background. Here are a few highlights:
Education:
- University of Guelph 5th Semester (2003)
Major: International Development
Concentration: Political Economy and Administrative Change
Official Study Abroad Programs:
Germany: Lahr Ambassador Program- 1999
USA, New York: United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth Summer 2000
India: Economic and Social Institute of Mysore
University of Rajastan

Honours and Awards:
- University of Guelph President’s Scholar
- Governor General’s Student Leadership Award
- Principal’s Award for Student Leadership and Academic Excellence
- Peacekeeper’s Volunteer Excellence Award
- Valedictorian Centennial Secondary School
- Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Association Student Excellence Award
- United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth Speech Contest- 1st Place Regional, Finalist in New York International Forum

Program Facilitator of International House at the Univeristy of Guelph:
o Create, plan, and implement educational, social, and recreational programs, create and present hall programs to educate residents about critical issues and international subject matters
o Bring in academic speakers from various university departments, professors and staff for workshops and a lecture series
o Large scale campus wide events, such as holding a Model UN, Film Festival, Travel Writing Contest, AIDS Awareness Workshop, International Relations Book Club Discussion, Public Policy Debates and many more such events!
o Inform students about travel opportunities such as exchanges or semesters abroad
o Information sessions and activities planned with OPIRG, the Baha’i Students Association, the Debating Society, the Eastern European Club, the CSA Human Rights Office, the Indian Students Club, the Jewish Students Association, the Korean Students Association, the Latino Cultural Society, the Save the Children Guelph Branch, Students for Literacy, the Tamil Students Association, the Geography Society, the Politics Society, the History Society, the International Development Club and the West Indian Students Association, so that these university clubs can give presentations and offer volunteer opportunities
o Liason to the Human Rights and Equity Office, the Wellness Centre, the Learning Commons, the Multi-faith Resource Team, Career Services, the Centre for International Programs, etc.
o Network with NGO’s and governmental organisations for guest speakers and programs, such as Mines Action Canada, the United Nations Association of Canada, Habitat for Humanity, Global Youth Challenge, The Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, UNICEF,etc.



Volunteer Experience and Extra-Curricular Activities:
- Ontario Public Research Interest Group: Volunteer and Board of Directors (2002)
- Student Council President (2000-2001) Special Events Coordinator (1999-2000)
- Student Trustee for Hastings Prince Edward County School Board (2000-2001)
- Founding Member of Ontario Student Trustee Association
- Motivational Speaker on Diversity (1997-2002)
- Model United Nations (1997-2003)
- Mines Action Canada Youth Representative (2000-2001)
- United Nations Human Rights Intervention Youth Representative (1999-2001)
My interest in working for an international organization is reflected in my major, International Development, and my past work placements, extracurricular activities and volunteering background. Here are a few highlights:
Education:
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