Austin Emhö
Ottawa,Ontario
Summary
Motivated and thoughtful professional with a Master’s degree in Sociology from Queen’s University and hands-on experience in community organizing and research. Skilled in policy writing and analysis, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong ability to connect research to real-world issues. Experienced in managing grants and projects, evaluating outcomes, and communicating findings clearly and effectively. Brings a background in teaching and facilitation, as well as strong critical thinking and writing skills, developed through both academic research and collaborative community work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Organizer
ACORN Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked as a community organizer to mobilize community members to advocate for social and economic justice issues, fostering active participation and engagement.
- Researched and gathered data to support advocacy efforts and inform policy recommendations.
- Recruited and engaged new members to build a strong, diverse community network.
- Created and managed communication materials, including newsletters and social media content, to enhance outreach efforts.
- Collected feedback from stakeholders to assess program effectiveness and inform strategies.
- Led climate grant-funded research project on green housing initiatives.
Teaching Assistant
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted professors with lesson planning and classroom management activities.
- Responsible for marking student papers, meeting with students physically and virtually during office hours, and independently planning and running weekly seminars reviewing course content and guiding students through educational activities in group settings.
Education
Master of Arts - Sociology
Queen's University
Kingston12-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Carleton University
Ottawa04-2018
Skills
- Policy writing and analysis
- Community outreach and advocacy
- Grant management and evaluation
- Critical thinking and communication
- Effective writing techniques
- Stakeholder engagement
- Research and project management
- Teaching and Facilitation
References
Ashley Reyns (Head Organizer at Ottawa & Gatineau ACORN)
- Email: ottawa@acorncanada.org
- Cell: (613) 447 4270
Liv Reijns (Lead Organizer Ottawa ACORN)
- Email: otacorncentre@acorncanada.org
- Cell: (343) 543 923
Timeline
Community Organizer
ACORN Canada
01.2023 - 09.2023
Teaching Assistant
Queen's University
09.2019 - 04.2021
Master of Arts - Sociology
Queen's University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Carleton University