Ali Cannon

Experience

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  Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Communications and Public Engagement Intern
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  Melancthon Capital

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Analyst

  Performed quantitative and qualitative research, including an extensive literature review, for a campaign examining the environmental and health impacts of AgriTech. Consolidated research into a white paper report presented to senior management at a vertical farming company to inform best practice.

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  Western University

  Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

  Collaborated with a team, applying methods in biodiversity science and data analytics in R studio to draft the first Biodiversity Action Plan for Western University. Executed a research project examining the effects of prolactin on parental care and gene expression. Applied statistical analysis in R Studio and SPSS. Authored research paper and presented findings at EnviroCon 2018, London, ON.

  • Environmental Consultant

    Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant - Faculty of Science

    Aug 2017 - Apr 2018
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  Global Risk Observatory

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

  Senior Associate

  Working to research and produce briefs on emerging global risks. Currently co-authoring a risk brief examining the impacts of the new regulations for sulphur emissions on the climate. Working to facilitate more effective and accurate risk governance by developing a model to bridge the gap between social scientific and quantitative modelling.

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  International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

  Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  Climate Change, Food, Environment and Health Analyst
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  Pembina Institute

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  Analyst
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  The Delphi Group

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Consultant

    Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Analyst

    Jan 2021 - Mar 2022
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  Scotiabank

  Mar 2023 - now

  • Senior Manager, Climate Risk

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Manager, Climate Risk

    Mar 2023 - Jul 2024