Natasha Kornak

Experience

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  University of Calgary

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Summer Research Intern

  I was one of 22 students selected to participate in the Heritage Youth Researcher Summer Program at the University of Calgary. I was placed in the Health and Wellness Lab in the University of Calgary's Faculty of Kinesiology. My internship involved researching the role of exercise and other physical activities in improving the quality of life in cancer patients and translating preexisting scientific knowledge into lay terms. Today, this information is available in the Pediatric Oncology Exercise Manual from Alberta Health Services (www.ucalgary.ca/poem). Show less

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  University of Calgary

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2016

  Summer Research Intern

  I was a summer intern in the lab of Dr. Guido van Marle, where I helped study the HIV-1 virus to assess mutations that could lead to lower detectable viral loads.

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  Right2Know Alberta

  May 2016 - Jan 2019

  Founder and Advocate

  I founded Right2Know after launching an online petition with the aim of integrating information about consent and sexual violence into the Career and Life Management (CALM 20) curriculum in Alberta. I have also managed social media, graphic design, and community outreach.

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  Alma Mater Society of Queen's University

  Jun 2017 - May 2018

  Student Director

  I served as a Student Director on the Board of Directors for the Alma Mater Society (AMS), the undergraduate student union at Queen's University. I was responsible for reviewing reports, attending meetings, and voting on issues that were pertinent to the success of the organization with the best interest of the student body in mind.Additionally, I served on the Personnel Committee, which was responsible for reviewing salaries, contracts, and recruitment processes within the AMS.

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  Conservative Party of Canada

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  Summer Intern

  As a member of the Conservative Party of Canada's summer internship program, I volunteered on various campaigns throughout Ontario for target ridings through phone banking and door knocking. I had the opportunity to hear from guest lecturers and various Members of Parliament about their unique political experiences. I also completed a project for hypothetical campaign with a group of other interns. This internship ran congruent to my placement in the office of Shannon Stubbs, Member of Parliament for Lakeland. Show less

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  House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  Summer Intern

  As a summer intern in the office of Shannon Stubbs, Member of Parliament for Lakeland, Alberta, and then-Shadow Minister for Natural Resources. I assisted with speechwriting and other written materials, and researched various topics and prepared briefings for MP Stubbs.

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  United Conservative Party Caucus

  Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

  Communications Officer

  I served as a Communications Officer for the United Conservative Party Caucus. I was primarily responsible for preparing various written materials, including newsletters, columns, and speeches.

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  Venture

  Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

  Research Analyst
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  Crestview Strategy

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Public Affairs Intern
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  Blackbird Strategies

  May 2022 - Feb 2023

  Consultant
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  Indigenous Services Canada | Services aux Autochtones Canada

  May 2023 - now

  Policy Analyst

  Working as a policy analyst at the EC-04 level in Indigenous Services Canada’s Strategic Policy and Partnerships Sector.