Office of the Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister of Canada
Junior Policy Advisor, Liberal Leadership Program Ottawa, ON May 2023 – August 2024
Supported the implementation of Canada’s national Universal Early Learning and Childcare program. •
Engaged with stakeholders and implementation partners on capacity building, regulations and standards,
analyzed investments for Budget ‘24, provided research, evidence and community-informed advice to senior
officials through policy memos, briefing notes, and presentations.
National Education Policy Center, University Of Colorado Toronto, ON and Detroit, MI
Researcher, Price of Opportunity Project January 2023 – December 2024
Evaluated equitable K–12 school finance models to inform reforms on community schools, wraparound
mental health services, and redistribution that addresses the impacts of poverty on student outcomes.
Carried out participatory action research in Michigan with educators, students, parents, scholars, and
community members to ensure recommendations were relevant and actionable under shared governance.
Disseminated accessible policy materials through memos, research reports, toolkits, fact sheets, and
presentations for diverse audiences from school leaders and NGOs to academics and lawmakers.
Harvard Graduate School of Education New York, NY and Cambridge, MA
Teaching Fellow, Education Leadership, Policy & Analysis August 2025 – Present
Collaborate with a teaching team to support Master's students in developing policy knowledge and applied
skills for improving K-12 student outcomes through evidence and community-based approaches.
Lead lectures and student sections to develop a deep understanding of U.S. and global education policy
issues, stakeholders, grassroots, and systems-level change strategies.
Work with Marshall Ganz (HKS) on a case study of the Zohran for NYC campaign, analyzing grassroots
organizing strategies, coalition-building, and participatory governance for his organizing course.
TransformED: Transform Education Cambridge, MA and Toronto, ON
Nonprofit Founder and Co-Director October 2024 – Present
Leading the development of Ontario’s forthcoming Provincial Education and AI Secretariat, modeled after
the successful 2004 Literacy & Numeracy Secretariat ensuring students and teachers, not technology,
remain at the center of efforts to improve learning and social outcomes.
Conducted a year-long listening campaign; built a coalition of people and organizations that are working
with the Province to develop and implement system-level changes which empower students, educators,
and school leaders with the skills and supports needed to thrive.
Urban Alliance For Race Relations Community Organization Toronto, ON
Research Analyst & Community Organizer August 2022 – January 2023
Analyzed local education policies related to equity; supported proposals for school boards to review.
Fostered partnerships with national and local community organizations to advance organizing efforts.
Supported marginalized students and parents in building their organizing capacity within the education
system through trainings and workshops.
Harvard Graduate School of Education Cambridge, MA
Consultant, Program Evaluation November 2024– May 2025
Applied policy analysis and pedagogical evaluation skills to advise organizations on strategic policy and
program implementation (STEAM Pakistan Punjab Ministry of Education, Summer Advantage USA).
Emotions and Learning Optimization Lab, University of Toronto Toronto, ON
Head Research Assistant September 2021 – June 2024
Carried out research on learning science, child development, and math education. •
Translated evidence into pedagogical recommendations for practitioners and program developers. •
Managed three research projects, supported with grant proposals, led and trained research assistants in
research methods and communications through consulting, presentations and written work.
Centre for International Development, Harvard Kennedy School Cambridge, MA and Bangalore, KA
Project Manager, Agastya International Foundation (Internship) February – September 2025
Led the research, design, development and deployment strategy for a Project-Based Learning program
with public school STEM teachers grounded in community leadership and learning science in Bangalore.
Reach Alliance, Munk School of Public Policy Toronto, ON and Kampala, UG
Researcher and Team Lead May 2023 – February 2025
Researched health literacy on cardiovascular disease across Uganda in hard-to-reach populations.
Developed local and global partnerships, leading a 9-person team from UofT, Yale, and Makerere University.
Translated research findings into actionable recommendations through a published case study, consulting,
conferences, and creative media.
Harvard Education and AI Conference Cambridge, MA
Founder and Co-Chair October 2024 – April 2025
Led an 8-person team to convene scholars, practitioners and policy experts; Secured 600 registrants,
16 speakers, 23 strategic partnerships, and 4 major grants to encourage cross-stakeholder collaboration.
House of Commons of Canada Ottawa, ON
Policy & Research Assistant May 2022 – January 2023
Analyzed DEI reforms and developed the updated House of Commons Inclusion & Anti-Racism Policy. •
Conducted working groups and surveys to present policy recommendations and best practices to
MPs, Ministers and the Diversity Champion appointed by the Prime Minister.