About Me
A London expat, now living in Toronto, Canada, I am doing a PhD at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. I bring over a decade of work experience to my studies, where I research deliberative processes, public opinion, and representation.
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Select experience is listed below. For full professional history, please view my curriculum vitae.
Education
2020 - Present
PhD in Political Science,
McMaster University
My PhD research focuses on deliberative processes and public opinion. I am using a mixed-methods approach to explore the effectiveness of deliberative mini publics in capturing public interest.
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Supervisor: Dr. Clifton van der Linden
Committee: Dr. Karen Bird (McMaster University), Dr. Jonathan Rose (Queen's University)
2019-2020
Master of Arts in Political Studies, Queen's University
My master's thesis focused on the extent to which recommendations from deliberative processes are implemented in public policy.
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MRP Supervisor: Dr. Jonathan Rose
2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Social Policy,
University of York
During my undergraduate studies, I developed a strong foundation in political theory and research methods as it pertains to social policy. My dissertation explored the effects of globalization on responding to emerging infectious diseases.
Awards, Scholarships and Grants
Project Funding
Winning the Civic Lottery: Improving the representativeness of deliberative mini-publics.
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SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant (2023-24)
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CIVDEM@Mac: A Partnered Learning Pathway in Civic Vitality, Democracy, and Elections Management.
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MacPherson Institute Partnered Teaching and Learning Grant (2022-23, 2023-25)
Fellowships
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Doctoral Fellowship, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (2022 – 2025)
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Fellowship, Digital Society Lab (2021)
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Fellowship, Public Engagement in Health Policy Research Project (2021)
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Queen’s University Dean’s Research Fellowship (2020)
Awards
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Ellen Loucks Fairclough Scholarship in Political Science, McMaster University (2024)
The Brooke and Irene Townsend Scholarship, McMaster University (2024) -
Accelerate Internship, MITACS (2020-2024)
Professional experience
Employment history
Vox Pop Labs, Hamilton Canada
Analyst (2020 - current)
Sample projects: Ford Polimeter; Vote Compass Australia; Vote Compass Canada
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MASS LBP, Toronto Canada
Project Coordinator (2016 - 2019)
Sample projects: Duncan-North Cowichan Citizens’ Assembly on Municipal Amalgamation; Metrolinx Standing Citizens’ Reference Panel; 2018 Ontario Women’s Summit
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The RSA (Royal Society of Arts, Manufacturers, and Commerce), London UK
Engagement Manager, Public Services and Communities (2014-2016)
Regional Manager (2013-2014)
Coordinator, Fellowship (2012-2013)
Sample projects: Heritage, Identity, and Place; Inclusive Growth Commission; City Growth Commission
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The Work Foundation, London UK
Communications and Events Coordinator (2011-2012)
Programs: Big Innovation Centre, Knowledge Economy Centre
Facilitation, Leadership, and Community Service
MASS LBP, Toronto Canada
Ad-hoc Panel Facilitator
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IPSOS MORI, London UK
Ad-hoc Panel Facilitator
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Shelter Movers, Toronto Canada
Moving services provided by volunteers for people escaping domestic abuse.
Volunteer Lead Mover Supervisor (June 2022 – Nov 2023)
Volunteer Lead Mover, Driver (2017 – ongoing)
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Canadian Stage, Toronto Canada
Streetcar Crowsnest, Toronto Canada
Tarragon Theatre, Toronto Canada
Toronto Theatre Fringe Festival, Toronto Canada
Volunteer usher (2016 – ongoing)