Haseeb Hassaan
Pickering,ON
Summary
Former Political Staffer well versed in strategic thinking, collaboration skills, and a commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, and human rights agendas within government and community settings. Proven ability to navigate complex political landscapes and drive impactful change, exemplified by successful collaboration on initiatives such as Motion M62, the National Summits on Combatting Islamophobia and antisemitism and drafting Manitoba's first ever Anti-Islamophobia Strategy . Adept at crafting and implementing strategic plans to align with governmental objectives and achieve desired outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Advocacy Coordinator
National Council of Canadian Muslims
Toronto, Ontario
05.2024 - Current
- Led the development and drafting of Manitoba’s first Anti-Islamophobia education strategy and contributed to anti-racism policies for school boards nationwide.
- Delivered sensitivity and awareness training to professionals and institutions to foster inclusivity.
- Designed and executed advocacy campaigns addressing discrimination and civil rights issues in education.
- Managed school and university caseloads, ensuring timely and personalized support for clients.
Long Term Occasional Teacher Grade 5/6
Bayview Heights Public School
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided instruction to Grade 5/6 class in core subjects including math, language arts and physical education.
- Created strategy to assist Muslim students for admin by helping provide prayer spaces, assisting new families integrate into Canada and the Canadian education system.
- Developed and implemented IEP’s for classroom students with varied learning skills for MLL learners, students with autism and other learning disabilities.
Director
Office of the Member of Parliament for Pierrfonds-Dollard
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated with Ministers, Staff, and stakeholders to help successfully pass Private Members Motion M-62, bringing in 10K Uyghur Refugees to Canada
- Directed the management and training initiatives for a team of up to five political staffers within the Ottawa Parliamentary office.
- Facilitated the coordination efforts for the Sub-Committee on International Human Rights (SDIR), Muslim Caucus, and the Uyghur Parliamentary Friendship Group, collaborating with colleagues, bureaucratic staff, and Ministries to ensure alignment of committee goals with Government directives.
- Prepared briefing notes for Member for committee meetings, speeches and organized events & meetings on behalf of the Member of Parliament.
Policy Advisor (Diversity)
Office of the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided strategic advice to the Hon. Bardish Chagger on files pertaining to Canadian multiculturalism policy, Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy, and other government files that have overlap with the diversity file including the Ministries of Immigration, National Defence and Public Safety.
- Led the coordination and organization of the government led National Summits on antisemitism and Islamophobia, directly liaising with national stakeholders, various ministries, and the Muslim and Jewish community.
- Spearheaded allocation of funding of over $20M through the Anti-Racism Action Program and other funding allocations under the Ministry to organizations committed to fighting hate in their communities.
Constituency & Special Assistant
Office of Councilor Paul Ainslie at City of Toronto
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Wrote motion MM8.4 creating the first Open Data Policy for the City and making Toronto the first city in Canada to sign on to the Declaration of Digital Rights.
- Planned and executed all of Councillors special events including community town halls, BBQ's and compost days. In addition, led community outreach to marginalized communities including Muslim communities and those living in subsidized housing.
- Led Transportation and Parks files, tracking, corresponding, and communicating with staff about projects throughout the ward.
- Left for 2 months to work at the United Nations returned after role was cut short due to COVID-19 Pandemic.
Junior Professional Consultant
United Nations Development Program (Rwanda)
02.2020 - 03.2020
- One of 12 Canadian's chosen to participate in the prestigious International Development & Diplomacy Internship Programme targeting early career professionals in the International Relations field.
- Worked alongside communications team to coordinate/launch/organize social media campaigns pertaining to dignitary visits, events, and new projects funded by the United Nations.
- Researched and designed alongside UN Technology Innovation Labs (UNTIL) teams for a report presented to the Rwandan Ministry of ICT and Innovation relaying the IT and Start Up capacities for new and emerging companies in Rwanda.
- Role was cut short due to COVID-19 Pandemic.
President
Arts and Science Students Union
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Elected President after serving one year as Executive, representing the largest faculty union in North America with over 25,000 undergraduate students.
- Effectively led campaign to increase student levy and tying it to the rate of inflation, resulting in a more healthy financial future for the students union.
- Lead a team of 6 executives, responsible for the execution of their individual projects and events.
Associate and Junior Orientation Coordinator
University of Toronto Students Union
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Negotiated contracts, liaised and raised over $120,000 from business, non profits, and other organizations to fund Orientation week at the University of Toronto.
- Helped lead defederation campaign out of the Canadian Federation of Students; organizing and helping collect 5000+ signatures from the student body
- Assist with external outreach to NGO’s, companies, and government agencies (e.g., The Toronto Transit Commission and the Ministry of Education)
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Religion
University of Toronto – St.Michael’s College
Toronto, ON04.2019
Skills
- Policy evaluation
- Evaluating legislation
- Campaign Management
- Government relations
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Community involvement
- Program Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Education Advocacy Coordinator
National Council of Canadian Muslims
05.2024 - Current
Long Term Occasional Teacher Grade 5/6
Bayview Heights Public School
11.2023 - 03.2024
Director
Office of the Member of Parliament for Pierrfonds-Dollard
05.2022 - 08.2023
Policy Advisor (Diversity)
Office of the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth
09.2020 - 09.2021
Junior Professional Consultant
United Nations Development Program (Rwanda)
02.2020 - 03.2020
Constituency & Special Assistant
Office of Councilor Paul Ainslie at City of Toronto
01.2019 - 09.2020
President
Arts and Science Students Union
05.2018 - 04.2019
Associate and Junior Orientation Coordinator
University of Toronto Students Union
02.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Education -
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Religion
University of Toronto – St.Michael’s College
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