Deborah LAYO BALOGUN
Newmarket,ON
Summary
Pre-law and literature student with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. I am committed to meeting company needs with consistency and organized practices; furthermore, I am also skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social justice seminar
YORK UNIVERSITY
Toronto, Ontario
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Completed an in-depth seminar analyzing lateral violence within Indigenous communities and its connections to experiences in Black communities.
- Explored the social, historical, and systemic factors contributing to lateral violence, and its impact on community well-being.
- Assisted with maintaining records of participant engagement and feedback sessions.
- Assisted in creating a comprehensive library resource catalog on finding resources relevant to lateral violence.
- Developed critical insights into intersectionality, colonialism, and systemic oppression through comparative analysis.
- Applied research and analytical skills to understand complex social dynamics, and inform equity-focused discussions.
- Engaged in discussions, and produced written reflections on strategies for healing and community empowerment.
Research Assistant
YORK UNIVERSITY
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Researched how literature connects to law by studying how stories often reflect and critique legal ideas, and social justice.
- Reviewed and summarized complex texts from both literature and legal studies.
- Wrote clear, easy-to-understand summaries, and reports based on research findings.
- Worked with a team to relate research to real-world human rights, and equity issues.
- Communicated complex ideas clearly and effectively for diverse audiences using strong reading and writing skills.
- Organized and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages, such as SPSS.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Rights And Equity Studies, Minor in English
York University
04-2026
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Research and synthesis
- Reading and summary analysis
- Proofreading and copyediting
- General Math Skills
- Research and policy analysis
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Legal literacy
- Written communication
- Assertiveness
- Analytical reasoning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- First Aid & CPR
Timeline
Social justice seminar
YORK UNIVERSITY
01.2025 - 04.2025
Research Assistant
YORK UNIVERSITY
09.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Human Rights And Equity Studies, Minor in English
York University