Charlotte Kingston

Charlotte Kingston

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Communications | Organizational development | Advocacy

  • Education

    • The University of Calgary

      2007 - 2010
      Bachelor of Arts (Hons) First Class Political Science

      Activities and Societies: University of Calgary Students' Union- President Board of Governors member 2009-2010 University of Calgary Senate 2009-2010 University of Lethbridge Debate Society- President 2006-2007 University of Lethbridge Students Union Vice President Academic 2006-2007 Campus Food Bank Co-Chair 2006-2007

    • The University of British Columbia

      2011 - 2012
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Political Science- political theory and quantitative analysis

      Activities and Societies: Green College resident

    • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

      2021 - 2021
      Certificate Public Policy Analysis
  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mental Health First Aid

      Mental Health Commission of Canada
      Jul 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Charlotte Kingston
      Joseph Armand Bombardier Scholarship for Master's Studies Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Sep 2011
    • Awarded to Charlotte Kingston
      Program for Undergraduate Research Experience University of Calgary Jun 2010 Research grant and top prize in undergraduate research in social sustainability. Topic: Ending the Ejido: privatization and resistance in Mexico
    • Awarded to Charlotte Kingston
      Laurence Decore Award for Excellence in Student Leadership Government of Alberta May 2010
    • Awarded to Charlotte Kingston
      Louise McKinney Award for Excellence in Scholarship Government of Alberta Sep 2009 Awarded to students in the top 1.5% of their class
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fundraising mentor

      Issued by Megaphone Magazine on Jan 2019
      Megaphone MagazineAssociated with Charlotte Kingston
    • Communications Advisor to the Executive Committee

      Issued by Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers on Nov 2018
      Canadian Association of Refugee LawyersAssociated with Charlotte Kingston
    • Literacy Mentor

      Issued by The Writers'​ Exchange on Sept 2018
      The Writers'​ ExchangeAssociated with Charlotte Kingston