SUMMARY OF SKILLS Fluent bilingual professional in research administration and management. Promotes the emergence of innovative projects and collaboration between the research and innovation communities. Accelerates links between project stakeholders. Undertakes initiatives and prospects for strategic alliances to increase the operationalization of collaborative projects. Carries out its work in consultation with decision-making bodies in relation to issues and needs arising from its mandate. Coordinates the implementation of activities to disseminate
promote and transfer knowledge based on interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches. Has a deep understanding of and is networked within the Canadian research ecosystem. Applies research ethics and results-based management frameworks. Strategic and policy vision. Organizational and administrative skills. Autonomy
rigor and quality of performance. Excellent sense of priorities and planning. Ethics and professionalism
diplomacy
interpersonal and team skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - APPLIED RESEARCH AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2020 – Present National School of Public Administration Research Advisor Provide advice on research administration and ecosystem performance by pointing to the right resources
sharing know-how and supporting the faculty community. Implement the policies that govern research funding in Quebec. Manage a portfolio of strategic projects: research security; research promotion; and implementation of equity
diversity and inclusion (EDI) policies in research. 2018 – 2020 PROMIS Immigration Strategic Advisor Support the development of innovative projects and strategic partnerships in the field of immigrant entrepreneurship. Explore the best solutions and processes for innovation and project funding. Design and implement innovative practices in line with the organization's mission. 2017 – 2018 Institut de recherche sur l’intégration professionnelle des immigrants (IRIPI) du Collège de Maisonneuve Researcher in charge of scientific development - immigrant entrepreneurship Lead and implement applied research and innovation support projects in the field of immigrant entrepreneurship. Identify partnership development and funding opportunities. Ensure the transfer of research results and the operationalization of projects. 2019 – 2019 Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec Consultant Investigate the gaps in Quebec's entrepreneurial ecosystem from an immigration perspective. 2016 – 2019 Office de consultation publique de Montréal Public Consultation Officer Carry out public consultation mandates and promote the exercise of participatory democracy. 2015 –2016 Action Travail des Femmes in partnership with the National School of Public Administration and Condition feminine Canada Project Manager
Women in Traditionally Male Jobs Develop a strategic plan of action. Coordinate intersectoral consultation and mobilization activities. 2013 – 2014 City of Montreal Project Manager
Municipal Equality Policy Responsible for the implementation of the Municipal policy review. Developed measurement and performance indicators for EDI goal. 2012 – 2013 Concertation Montreal Project Manager
Parity in Governance Design promotional kits on parity. Promoting the organization’s regional actions and governmental orientations. 2010 – 2011 Center for Interuniversity Research on Quebec Literature and Culture Researcher Coordinate research
data processing and collection. Developed programming activities. Write synthesis analyses. Ensure the visibility of the secretariat's events and promote its outreach. 2008 – 2010 University of Montreal Researcher Develop research on the issues identified by the project. Act as a liaison with the French-speaking government authorities. Represent the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a wide range of activities. 2003 – 2005 McGill University Research Associate Coordinated research and oversaw thematic publications. Organized and facilitated workshops
debates and colloquia. TEACHING EXPERIENCES 1994 – 1998 University of British Columbia Teaching Assistant 2009 – 2010 University of Montreal Lecturer ACADEMIC TRAINING 1996 – 2003 PhD in Francophone and Intercultural Studies University of British Columbia
Vancouver
Canada 1994 – 1996 Master's Degree in Sociology of Discourse University of British Columbia
Vancouver
Canada 1992 – 1993 DEA in Postcolonial Theories Mohammed V University
Rabat
Morocco 1989 – 1992 B.A. in English Studies Hassan II University
Casablanca
Maroc EXECUTIVE TRAINING January 2021: UN Young Leaders Online Training Programme - United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) March 2022: 4 Seasons of Reconciliation - First Nations University of Canada November 2022 : Change Management Certificate – Cornell University February 2024 : Knowledge Brokering - Consortium Interrégional de Savoirs en Santé et Services sociaux INTERS4– Université du Québec à Rimouski June 2024: Intercultural Effectiveness – Global Affairs Canada COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING 2022 – Present Quebec Research Fund - Nature and Technologies (FRQNT) and Quebec Research Fund Advisory Member 2019 – Present Observatoire de la Francophonie économique Collaborating Researcher 2018 – 2019 Network of African Entrepreneurs and Professionals - RÉPAF Member
Steering Committee for strategic orientations 2013 – 2014 GRAME
Applied Macroecology Research Group Vice President
Education 2012 – 2013 FEM International Communications Advisor AUTRES CONNAISSANCES Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite and use of interactive platforms. Languages: French
English and Arabic (perfectly trilingual). Generative AI research tools.