Lia Dunning
Montréal,Canada
Summary
A motivated and analytical student with experience in policy analysis and research in defence and security. Strong written and communication skills with a proven ability to conduct in-depth research, policy evaluation and stakeholder engagements in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Research Analyst
Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security
Ottawa, Canada
2024.05 - 2024.08
- The Dallaire Centre of Excellence supports Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with research and professional expertise
- Acquired knowledge of CAF’s theoretical framework and human security
- Researched and presented a paper on integrating the NATO Human Security Approach into CAF in Gaza
- Compiled and organised human security indicators for an internal database using Microsoft Excel
- Collaborated with academics and military personnel to define human security for DND/CAF
Policy Advisor – Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy)
Department of National Defence (DND)
Ottawa, Canada
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Company Overview: The Department of National Defence oversees Canada’s defence and armed forces
- Gained insight into stakeholders, pressures, and research shaping international defence policy
- Conducted research, drafted briefing notes and briefed leadership and stakeholders as subject matter expert on Human Security
- Assisted in planning visits and meetings involving government and international stakeholders
- Contributed to policy files on women, peace and security, human security, space defence and Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy
- Acquired enhanced reliability security clearance
Communications Assistant
Bienvenue à Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (BNDG)
Montréal, Canada
2022.09 - 2022.12
- Company Overview: BNDG is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to facilitate the integration of immigrants and newcomers into the local community and Canadian society while fostering intercultural relations
- Organised 50 volunteers for an event with 250 attendees, working alongside four non-profits
- Led community outreach initiatives with local schools and media channels
- Executed participant interviews and information sessions for an intercultural exchange programme
- Developed social media content for Instagram and Facebook using Canva
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - International Studies
Bishop’s University
Sherbrooke, Québec 2021.01 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Political Science
Concordia University
Montréal, Québec 2021.08 -
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands 2023.08 - 2023.12
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Proficiency in research and analysis
- Communication and intrapersonal skills
- Organisation and time management
- Public speaking and writing
- Adaptability
Affiliations
- Competitive Swimming
- Downhill Skiing
- Scuba Diving
Timeline
Research Analyst
Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security
2024.05 - 2024.08
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2023.08 - 2023.12
Policy Advisor – Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy)
Department of National Defence (DND)
2023.05 - 2023.08
Communications Assistant
Bienvenue à Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (BNDG)
2022.09 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Political Science
Concordia University
2021.08 -
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - International Studies
Bishop’s University
2021.01 - 2021.05