UFV Global Development Studies Program's Global Development Sector Panel

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Find out how YOU, as students, can get involved in the global development sector. OPEN TO EVERYONE!

Learn from the global experiences and career paths of global development sector professionals from the United Nations World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator, Caribbean Development Bank, Global Affairs Canada, Victoria International Development Education Association (VIDEA), and Right to Play Canada.This event is brought to you by UFV College of Arts Global Development Studies (GDS) program.Please note: An access Zoom URL Link and password will be sent to all registered attendees via email 1 days before this event.If you have any questions about this event, please contact: Nicole.Cullen@ufv.ca

PANELISTS INCLUDE:<ul><li>Kenneth Tong (Communications and Marketing Lead, United Nations' World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator)</li></ul><ul><li>Patricia McCullagh (Executive Director Haiti and Canadian Director to the Caribbean Development Bank, Global Affairs Canada)</li></ul><ul><li>Taleetha Tait (IAYI Project Coordinator, VIDEA)</li></ul><ul><li>Hillary Ronald (Youth Programmes Manager, VIDEA)</li></ul><ul><li>Rachel Mishenene (Executive Director, Indigenous Programs, Right to Play Canada)</li></ul>

Kenneth Tong is the Communications &amp; Marketing lead at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)’s Innovation Accelerator leveraging advances in digital innovation—such as mobile technology, artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain—to transform humanitarian assistance serving vulnerable communities across the world. Prior to WFP, Ken has lead Brand &amp; Digital Strategy at the Mastercard Foundation. He has worked for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) as manager of Web Development, manager of Digital &amp; Interactive Media, and Operational Communications Advisor. He has also worked as a consultant at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the World Conservation Union (IUCN). He holds degrees in environmental science from Trent University, and international development studies at the University of Toronto. Ken is an avid cook, drawing from lessons learned in his mother’s kitchen, he is a strong believer of multidisciplinary education, and encourages people to challenge themselves to learn about the world that we live in, including the connections and contradictions therein.

Patricia McCullagh is an Economist and Foreign Affairs Professional with over 30 years experience in Government of Canada, international financial institutions and multilateral organisations. She is a seasoned Executive known for dynamic leadership, strong analysis and action management skills. Her progressively responsible portfolios include senior economist and private sector development team lead, CIDA; Director of gender equality, Executive Director and Canadian Director to the Caribbean Development Bank. Overseas, 10 years working in Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Algeria), 10 years in Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia). She has been Ambassador in Cote d’Ivoire/Liberia, and Algeria.

Taleetha Tait is one of VIDEA’s IAYI Project Coordinators, based in Zambia. Taleetha is Wet’suwet’en and Gitxsan from Witset BC, born into the Tsayu/Beaver Clan. Taleetha joins VIDEA from the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association where she was an Indigenous Youth Connections Worker. Taleetha is a former IndigenEYEZ Facilitator with the BC Government Aboriginal Youth Intern Program and former VIDEA IAYI intern.

Rachel Mishenene is the Executive Director of Indigenous Programs at Right to Play Canada. She is Anishinaabe (Ojibway) mix and is originally from Mishkeegogamang First Nation, but through adoption, she is a member of Eabametoong First Nation. Rachel brings extensive experience and education that includes teaching learners from elementary through to post-secondary, as well as teaching classroom teachers. By applying a visionary approach, Rachel has had opportunities to create innovative Indigenous education programs and resources that are culturally responsive and inclusive of Indigenous presence and input, while applying a lens of reconciliation. Her experience includes community building skills through various project management roles that required her to work effectively with Indigenous educators, knowledge holders, and education stakeholders (provincially and nationally) to meet project goals. While as an Executive Assistant with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), Rachel utilized her gifts and skills-set to creatively orchestrate new and innovative approaches to enhance learning opportunities and resources that support Indigenous education in Ontario. Rachel was also the recipient of the 2018 Indspire Guiding the Journey: Indigenous Educator Award that recognizes the achievements of outstanding educators of Indigenous students who are leading the positive systemic change to education. Rachel is also an author and scholar who has done numerous research projects on engaging Indigenous learners (including adult education) and First Nations parent engagement. We are pleased to have her join the Right To Play family and to help lead our organization to develop and deliver culturally appropriate programming that supports the overall well-being of Indigenous children, youth and partners that we serve.

Katelynne Herchak is VIDEA’s Indigenous Governance Officer, based in Victoria. Kate is Inuk from Kuujjuaq, QC with ties to Nunavut and Labrador, and has been a visitor on Lekwungen territory for 23 years. She has a background in Indigenous Family Support Work, is a former Canada World Youth IAYI Intern, and recently completed the Katimavik National Experience. Kate believes that climate change highlights how interconnected we are to the land, and that if we listen to Indigenous peoples and the land itself, we can tackle climate change together.

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