Alyssa Musa

Enthusiastic, hard-working, and organized university student with extensive experience in volunteerism, advocacy, and social media graphic design. Passionate about humanitarian aid and the well-being of Indigenous people.

EarthBurned Markham, Social Media Coordinator, Founder, President

Markham, ON  - 07/22 - 10/22

• Founded EarthBurned Markham Chapter, a youth-led environmental and social justice nonprofit organization
• Created most posts to advertise and promote the organization
• Planned, prepared, and instructed weekly volunteer activities (e.g. community cleanups, milk bag mat making, and team-bonding activities)
• Organized a Food and Milk Bag Drive and a Clothing and Pet Supplies Drive. The latter generated 20 bags and 2 boxes of donations.

Cornell Village Public School, Teaching Assistant (Volunteer)

Markham, ON - 02/24 - 06/24

• Same responsibilities as the Teaching Assistant Co-op position at this school (see "Work History")

The Salvation Army Thrift Store, Volunteer

Markham, ON - 04/24 - 06/24

• Assisted customers with their shopping needs
• Stocked clothing and houseware items
• Organized sections of the store
• Removed dead stock clothing and houseware items

09/23 | Call it Out Certificate: Racism, Racial Discrimination & Human Rights (from The Ontario Human Rights Commission)

09/23 | Worker Health and Safety Awareness Certificate in 4 Steps (from The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development)

Available upon request

10/24 | Released a Change.org petition to end the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis in Canada

01/22 | Started a Change.org petition to make food affordable in Indigenous reserves across Canada

02/24 | Developed Elevate Wellness 4U, a wellness advocacy account on Instagram. Initiative: Designed and sold my 2024-25 Sunrise Planner to successfully raise $100 for SickKids and The Kidney Foundation of Canada.

11/23 | Launched Easy Sustainability Tips, an environmental activism account on Instagram. Attracted 100 - 300 viewers to most reels.

06/23 | Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors Perseverance Award Recipient

09/24 - Present | Brock University Hadiya'dagénhahs - First Nations, Métis, & Inuit Centre

• Volunteered at two Truth & Reconciliation events and attended two others
• Participated in events about traditional Indigenous medicines and Indigenous literature

09/24 - Present | Brock University Crafting for a Cure, General Member

09/24 - Present | Brock University Outdoors Club, General Member

10/22 - 06/23 - Bill Hogarth S.S. Art Club, Social Media Coordinator, Co-Founder, Co-President