Policy, Leadership & Civic Engagement

Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at MapleMark Media. Focused on public policy, institutional governance, and civil rights.

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About

I'm a policy and governance professional with experience in public administration, institutional leadership, and civic engagement. As Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at MapleMark Media Inc., I focus on strategic operations and building organizations that serve the public good.

My background combines academic training in political science and history with hands-on experience in team leadership, policy analysis, and institutional development. I'm particularly passionate about civil rights, social action, and effective governance structures that serve diverse communities.

Experience

Co-Founder, COO & CFO
MapleMark Media Inc.
Apr 2024 — Present · Hybrid
Leading operations, financial strategy, and institutional development for a media organization. Responsibilities include financial management, process optimization, team coordination, and strategic planning. Establishing infrastructure and systems for sustainable growth.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Wilfrid Laurier University
Sep 2025 — Present · Waterloo, ON
Supporting graduate coursework in applied politics. Responsibilities include course instruction, curriculum development, student mentorship, and facilitating discussions on policy and governance.
Research Assistant
University of Toronto
Apr 2024 — Sep 2024 · Toronto, ON
Conducted policy research and institutional analysis. Developed research methodologies, analyzed policy documents, and contributed to institutional governance studies.

Core Competencies

Policy Analysis
Project Management
Team Leadership
Institutional Strategy
Civic Engagement
Public Administration
Financial Management
Governance

Education

Master of Applied Politics
Wilfrid Laurier University
In Progress · Waterloo, ON
Certificate in Practical Politics
Wilfrid Laurier University
Completed · Waterloo, ON
Bachelor of Arts · Political Science & History
University of Toronto
Sep 2019 — Nov 2024 · Toronto, ON
U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic & Foreign Policies
HarvardX
Completed Nov 2020

Publications & Work

Policy Analysis: Institutional Governance in the Digital Age
Research Publication
2024
Comprehensive analysis of how public institutions adapt governance structures to meet 21st-century policy challenges. Examines frameworks for institutional resilience and stakeholder engagement in rapidly changing environments.
Civil Rights & Civic Engagement: A Framework for Action
Policy Paper
2023
Examines intersections between civil rights policy and community engagement. Provides practical recommendations for institutional leaders and policymakers seeking to strengthen democratic participation and social accountability.

Let's Connect

I'm open to discussing policy initiatives, collaboration opportunities, and civic engagement projects.