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Latest feedback
Individual endorsement
Maira contributed to our work with a focus on research for new projects. She is hard working and thorough. We recommend working with her.
Student feedback
Individual endorsement
According to Professor Kirton: "Maira has done a satisfactory job in working on the first compliance assessment she has been assigned, on a G7 2018 commitment on artificial intelligence. She has submitted her scoring metric for our review, and she has done it well. She has thus been told to move on to complete the empirical sections of G7 membersβ compliance relevant actions, so we can review the full draft report as soon as possible".
Student feedback
Recent projects
Grant Proposal Research & Development - Social Innovation Policy
We are currently looking for an intern to support us in writing various grant applications. This would require identifying a targeted list of applications relevant to social innovation, international development and social entrepreneurship. Targeting the most viable opportunities with the aim of securing funding for us as well as accessing events and speaking engagements.
Research Support for 2025 International G7, G20 and UNFCCC Summits
Valemount is preparing for two significant international events in 2025: the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, and the UNFCCC Climate Meeting in Rio. The goal of this project is to provide comprehensive research support to help the company prepare for these events. The project will involve gathering and analyzing relevant data, summarizing key topics, and identifying potential discussion points and stakeholders. This will enable Valemount to be well-informed and strategically positioned for these high-profile meetings. The project will require a deep dive into current global economic, development and climate issues, as well as an understanding of the agendas and priorities of the participating countries.
Work experience
Program Officer - Neurodiversity Immersive Campus Experience (N.I.C.E)
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
September 2023 - January 2024
β’ Led & created educational workshops for students and instructors regarding Neurodiversity.
β’ Handled administrative tasks & inquiries for students identifying as Neurodiverse.
β’ Created blog posts and informative op-eds for program website on Neurodiverse topics.
Research Intern
Think for Actions
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
September 2022 - April 2023
β’ Researching and writing chapters for a book regarding the Palestinian Genocide & Israel occupation.
β’ Researched the following topics: Forced Displacement, UN, ICC, Gaza, Solutions for the ongoing conflict.
Social Program Analyst, Grant Writer, and Researcher
Muslim Council of Calgary (Non-Profit)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
May 2021 - August 2021
β’ Researched, discovered, and completed the Federal Employment, Penny Appeal, GoA Secuirty, Twilio grants for MCC projects.
β’ Established mental health policy documents and grants for marginalized communities including Syrian Refugees within Calgary.
β’ Identified key areas of improvement within the project logistics such as Zakat Policy, Income and Housing documents, MCC RC intake form.
β’ Organized all information relating to families/clients in need of support from the relief center for streamlined communication, resulting in data retention needed to apply to grants.
β’ Developed and executed a comprehensive (fundraising, marketing, event planning) campaign for the MCC RC "Backpacks for School" project, in partnership with Penny Appeal Canada, resulting in an increase in community engagement and awareness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
University of Calgary
September 2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
University of Calgary
September 2019 - Current
Personal projects
Riipen - G7 Research Group at UofT (Global Summits group)
January 2025 - February 2025
-Creating compliance reports for the 2025 G7 Summit in Canada.
Riipen - Pathfinder global consultancy
January 2025 - February 2025
-Worked on creating new project development reports
-Support for funding applications and grant writing