Madina Mashkoori

Dynamic professional with proven ability to manage organizational tasks, skilled in Project Management, Public Relations & Outreach. Led initiatives of connecting refugee youth to volunteering opportunities, enhancing community inclusion. Excelled in strategic mentorship and leadership, supervising over 150 project applications and fostering impactful community engagement. Resourceful coordinator with outstanding prioritization and multitasking abilities.

President: Carleton University’s Afghan Students Association (CASA), January 2023 - Present

Founded the organization to work on providing youth with a welcoming space to contribute to society, and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. Established and maintained recognition with student groups, the Afghan Embassy, Parliamentarians, Legislators, and Civil Society. 

Global and International Studies Program Representative, Carleton University: Present: representing the program in orientations for newly admitted students, and open houses for parents and students 

Participant at Carleton Model parliament: Senate of Canada, February 2023 - 2024: Learned debating skils to win over negotiations and debates over my riding. 

Volunteer at the Fundraiser Bazaar for Indigenous families, April 2024: hosted by the Heads of Mission Spouses Association (HOMSA) in Ottawa, ON, which supports multicultural performances.

Fundraiser Event Organizer, November 2023: Carleton University’s Afghan Students Association (CASA) Hosted a fundraiser dinner for over 200 guests for Afghanistan’s earthquake relief, secured nine sponsorships through outreach, and hosted diplomats, parliamentarians, scholars, students, community leaders, and families. Led a team of over 60 volunteer students while developing teamwork and team management skills.

Volunteer Notetaker for GINS 1010 (International Law and Politics), April 2023 - June 2023, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON: Summarized long readings and lectures into brief notes for students with disabilities. 

Certificate of Recognition, June 2024

Awarded by the City of Ottawa for commitment to promoting multiculturalism, and diversity, and championing multiculturalism initiatives in the city.

• Dr. Sandra Fahy, Program Director of BGInS, Faculty of Public Affairs - Carleton University: sandrafahy@cunet.carleton.ca - 613-698-1175
• Arian Ahmadi, Project Manager, GLOCAL Foundation of Canada: arian.ahmadi@glocalfoundation.ca - 613-227-5726
• MP. Chandra Arya, Member of Parliament representing Nepean: chandra.arya@parl.gc.ca - 613-992-1325