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Samantha Dignam

Samantha Dignam

Leadership Facilitator

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  • About me

    International Development Officer | MA Social Innovation

  • Education

    • University of Ottawa

      2015 - 2020
      Bachelor’s Degree International Development and Globalization, minor in Arabic Language and Culture

      Activities and Societies: - President uOttawa Outdoors Club (former VP Trip Planning) - Volunteer with FootPatrol safe walk home service - Hydroponics Project Manager, uOttawa Food Services - Intervarsity Christian Fellowship student leadership team In the Co-op and French Immersion streams

    • Saint Paul University

      2020 - 2022
      Master of Arts - MA Social Innovation

      Course work in design for innovation, theories and current issues of social innovation, research methods, design for policy and global and comparative education. Thesis on innovative approaches to global citizenship education in Ontario schools in the COVID context.

    • الجامعة الدولية للرباط

      2019 - 2019
      Bachelor's degree Arabic Language and Literature

      Exchange semester studying Arabic language and religion, politics and security of North Africa

  • Experience

    • YMCA Camp Kitchikewana

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Leadership Facilitator

    • UOttawa, Housing Services

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2018
      Community Advisor

    • Volunteer Canada

      Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
      Communications Coordinator

    • Art and Global Health Centre Africa

      May 2018 - Aug 2018
      Youth Leadership Officer

    • Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

      Sept 2018 - Mar 2021

      Social Empowerment team Calls for Proposals Secretariat - Summer 2017Education Team - Fall 2018, Fall 2019

      • International Development Officer

        Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

      • Jr. International Development Officer

        Sept 2018 - Jan 2020

    • Canada Border Services Agency | Agence des services frontaliers du Canada

      Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
      National security screening analyst

      Europe, Africa and Iran geographic desk

    • Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

      Sept 2023 - now

      Currently a Development Officer with the Environment and Climate Action Unit, Partnerships for Development Innovation branch, managing a portfolio of four food security and climate smart agriculture projects being implemented in Sub-Saharan Africa by Canadian Civil Society Organizations, with budgets ranging from $2 million to $5.5 million. Represented Canada in negotiations on resolutions related to sustainable development and climate change at the United Nationals General Assembly (UNGA) in the Economic and Financial Committee (2nd committee) and built networks with other delegations in order to advance Canada’s positions and work towards consensus. Also provided logistical support for UNGA78 High Level Week to help ensure the successful delivery of programs, meetings and events for Ministers and other senior officials.

      • Foreign Service Officer, International Assistance

        Jun 2022 - now

      • UNGA Advisor, 2nd Committee

        Sept 2023 - Nov 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

      Aug 2017

    • Swim, Lifesaving and Emergency First Aid Instructors

      Lifesaving Society Canada

    • Certificate of French Proficiency

      Education | Éducation
      Jun 2015

    • Specialist High Skills Major in Non-Profit

      Education | Éducation
      Jun 2015

    • Standard First Aid and CPR C

      Lifesaving Society Canada
      Dec 2015

    • Canoe Tripping Level 3 (Canoe Trip Leader)

      ORCKA
      Jul 2016

  • Volunteer Experience

    • President, former VP of Trip Planning

      Issued by University of Ottawa Outdoors Club on Oct 2016
      University of Ottawa Outdoors ClubAssociated with Samantha Dignam

    • English Tutor

      Issued by Sage Youth on Feb 2016
      Sage YouthAssociated with Samantha Dignam

    • Youth Leader

      Issued by Mapleview Community Church on Jan 2012
      Mapleview Community ChurchAssociated with Samantha Dignam

    • Patroller

      Issued by Foot Patrol on Jan 2016
      Foot PatrolAssociated with Samantha Dignam

    • Floor Representative

      Issued by Resident's Association, University of Ottawa on Jan 2016
      Resident's Association, University of OttawaAssociated with Samantha Dignam