Charlotte Kingston

Experience

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  Council of Alberta University Students

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Vice Chair

  • Responsible for representing 70 000 Alberta University students to the provincial government• Coordinate campaigns for Post Secondary Education awareness campaigns• Creating educational policy centered on affordability, accessibility, and quality

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  University of Calgary Students' Union

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  President

  • Responsible for the overall guidance and direction setting of the $12 million non profit organization• Primary voice of 27,000 UofC undergrads to government and administration• Oversaw a $3 million renovation including the addition of a dental office, additional club space and a new student programmed study space.• Created and oversaw the new GLBTQ Positive Resource Space• Coordinated an effective response to proposed tuition increases including a 1000 person event on campus, and a march to the Legislature resulting in the rejection of seven of nine proposed professional program increases Show less

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  Canadian Alliance of Student Associations

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Board member

  • Oversees liaisons between the Canadian government and Canada’s universities, colleges and technical institutes• Represents approximately 300,000 undergraduates • Important improvements to student loan repayment scheme has resulted in the newly formed Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP)

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  Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2011

  Fellow

  Selected annually, the Chumir Foundation gives recent BA or MA graduates the opportunity to work in the field of applied ethics by conducting research, speaking at and organizing events, and writing pieces for media and membership.

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  Next UP Youth Leadership Program

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2011

  Facilitation Trainer and Advisory Board Member

  Helped plan and oversee the launch of the Next UP leadership program in Calgary. This organization empowers youth with progressive community projects related to social justice and the environment to connect to the resources in the community and launch their own projects.I also taught group facilitation workshops to encourage strong group dynamics and give these leaders tools to use in their own projects.

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  The University of British Columbia

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2012

  Joseph Armand Bombardier Scholar

  Master's in Political ScienceSpecializations:Quantitative methods and statistical analysisPost conflict societal reconstruction

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  BC Civil Liberties Association

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2017

  As Director of Community Engagement I oversee communications, fundraising, and campaign coordination for one of Canada's most vibrant and visible human and civil rights organizations.Along with my wonderful team, we are helping to secure and cement important advances for equality, justice, and freedom. Through public outreach, digital and community organizing, and supporter stewardship we are building a broad and diverse community in support of these values. -Plan and implement organizational communications strategies (media and digital)-Manage digital communications strategy including campaigns and social media-Develop and manage outreach initiatives including volunteer programs, events and workshop programming-Participate in organizational direction setting via strategic planning

  • Director of Community Engagement

    Oct 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Communications Manager

    Sept 2013 - Oct 2014
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  Canadian Institute of Information and Privacy Studies

  May 2016 - May 2017

  Board Member

  The Canadian Institute for Information and Privacy Studies (CIIPS) is committed to building knowledge about information and privacy issues, rights, and practices. Applying that knowledge enables individuals, communities, and peoples to achieve their full democratic potential in today’s information environment.

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  Office of the Premier of British Columbia

  Dec 2017 - Nov 2019

  Manager of Stakeholder Relations for Premier John Horgan

  Can we add new voices to the table? Can we democratize access to power? I'm here because I hope so. In this role I connect stakeholders with decision makers and proactively create opportunities for British Columbians to be heard on issues that matter to them. I believe our democracy belongs to all of us. In my work, I strive to bring government and community closer together.

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  BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner

  Nov 2019 - now

  • Executive Director of Communications and Operations

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Director Of Communications

    Nov 2019 - Nov 2023