Alisha Clancy

Experience

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  Canadian Red Cross

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Administrative Assistant

  I completed a summer contract to assist the Bruce-Grey branch of the Canadian Red Cross with their local programs and fundraising activities.

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  Government of Canada

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2013

  As a Parliamentary Assistant, I responded to queries from members of the public by phone or email, taking appropriate action to resolve, document and escalate the concerns or inquiries while maintaining office records and filing systems. I served as first point of contact for visitors to the Parliament Hill office, welcoming guests, coordinating with security and carrying out reception duties including assisting with data entry and maintenance of constituency database. I attended Question Period in the House of Commons to follow emerging issues and debates. Show less The role consisted of assisting the Political Affairs team with policy briefs on current international events, reporting on UK and Canadian media perspectives and attending events at UK think tanks on international issues for reporting purposes. I would write backgrounders and briefing notes on major developments in UK domestic politics for counterparts in Ottawa. For the Public Diplomacy team, I created agendas for political visits, assisted with press conferences, planned hospitality events and liaised with UK and Canadian media. Show less

  • Event Coordinator, Office of the Prime Minister of Canada

    Jun 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Special Assistant, Office of the Minister of International Cooperation

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Parliamentary Assistant, Parliament of Canada

    Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Political Affairs and Public Diplomacy Assistant - Canadian High Commission to the United Kingdom

    Jan 2011 - May 2011
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  Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2017

  In this role, I managed all program activities, events, publications, partnerships, reporting, and stakeholder relations across all Global Economy research themes. The areas of research focused on the G20, international trade, international environmental policy, and international finance. I organized and managed on site delegations at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual and spring meetings from 2013 - 2016 comprised of global experts in the aforementioned fields. I organized a variety of workshops, panels, conferences, and talks around the research themes at various global locations. Show less

  • Program Consultant, Global Economy Program

    Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Program Manager, Global Economy Program

    Oct 2013 - Jul 2016
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  David Suzuki Foundation

  Jul 2016 - Nov 2017

  Manager, Science and Policy

  My primary responsibility was to define and advance science and policy goals through the management of the Science and Policy team and the implementation of its projects and departmental priorities. I worked collaboratively with scientists and policy analysts both within and outside the DSF to strategically coordinate applied science, technical and policy analysis. I built DSF’s government relations (GR) strategy guide to ensure coordination of GR priorities across the organization, the use of tracking systems, and coaching of staff on effective GR. Show less

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  Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

  Nov 2017 - Sept 2020

  Program Manager, APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership

  I led the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership project focusing on micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) growth in developing Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies to foster sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. The countries supported in this initiative include all APEC developing economies, but specifically Indonesia, Peru, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The thematic priorities for the overall program address human capital, social entrepreneurship, market access, and technology and innovation. The partnership delivered in-country surveys of entrepreneurs with survey reports, original research on thematic priorities, international policy workshops and training events for entrepreneurs, and a mentorship program for women entrepreneurs. Show less

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  Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

  Sept 2020 - now

  • Senior Advisor, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister's Office, Strategic Innovation Policy

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Senior Advisor, Policy, Analysis, and Intelligence (Pacific)

    Sept 2020 - Feb 2024