Melody Schroecker
Toronto,ON,
Summary
Results-driven Honours Philosophy student specializing in law, human rights, and public policy, with professional experience in EU legal research and high-level student governance. Recognized leader with a track record of building institutions, managing large teams and budgets, and producing rigorous analytical work. Combines elite academic performance with competitive athletics and international diplomacy experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Research Intern
Apano Meria
Syros, Greece
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked as a legal research assistant, studying Greece's lawsuits for non-compliance with Natura-2000 laws, by the Commission of the European Union.
- Worked alongside policy analysts to make policy recommendations.
Secretary-General
Model United Nations
Toronto, Canada
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Responsible for the creation and general success of Toronto Metropolitan's Model UN conference.
- Tasks included general outreach to over 500 students, writing background guides, corporate sponsorships (ie: Red Bull), and leading a team of 12 Secretariat Members and 30+ chairs, pages, and under secretary-generals (USGS).
- Currently serving as the Vice President of a team of over 70 delegates.
Director of Philosophy
Society of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Toronto, Canada
08.2025 - Current
- Responsible for the social and academic success and wellbeing for all philosophy students, by organizing events and check-ins, being the primary point of contact for students.
- Co-Chair of SPROUT, a 4-day academic case competition, with my responsibilities including professional outreach, academic support, general leadership and logistical planning.
- Worked closely with Toronto's City Councilor and the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) to create an academic conference to solve real-world problems
Academic panel co-ordinator
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario
01.2026 - Current
- Creating panels for political developments, to make information on world events accessible to students
- Allow the opportunity for people to hear objective, academic perspectives on controversial issues
- Most recently, we organized a panel on the Iranian protests (2026), and hosted professors, diplomats and CBC to discuss the future of democracy in Iran
Undergraduate Student Representative
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario
09.2025 - Current
- Represented student interests at university meetings and discussions.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance student engagement initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between students and administration regarding policies.
- Engaged in outreach efforts to increase student participation in governance activities.
Debate Team - Executive, Participant
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto & Kitchener, Canada
09.2022 - Current
- Participant of Toronto Metropolitan's Debate Union, travelling within Canada and the UK to compete with other internationally ranked debaters.
- Serving on the executive team in the upcoming 2026-27 academic year.
- Captain of Kitchener Collegiate Institute's debate program, ranked regionally and provincially (high school)
Captain
Varsity Wrestling - Kitchener Collegiate Institute
Toronto, Canada
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Captain of Women's Varsity Wrestling at Kitchener Collegiate Institute, responsible for creating training plans, running practice and being a liaison at tournaments.
- As a competitor, regional champion and national competitor.
- Strived to create a competitive environment where women can train and succeed in a male dominated sport.
Hostess
Beertown and East Side Marios
Kitchener, Canada
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Worked in different restaurants as a hostess, becoming proficient in food safety requirements, kitchen and restaurant safety, and customer service.
- Promoted to a team leader, trained new hosts and oversaw setting developments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario04-2028
Skills
Skills:
- Legal research
- Public speaking
- Policy analysis
- Academic writing
- Case law research
- Zotero / Mendeley (citation software
- Google Scholar
- Adobe Acrobat
- Excel
Awards
- Dean's List, Award for academic excellence and high GPA
- Highest GPA Award, Won during Fall semester of 2025 for having the highest GPA of the year
- Best Delegate, Won at University of North American Model UN conference for diplomatic excellence in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
- Best Rookie, Varsity Rugby, 2025
Timeline
Academic panel co-ordinator
Toronto Metropolitan University
01.2026 - Current
Undergraduate Student Representative
Toronto Metropolitan University
09.2025 - Current
Director of Philosophy
Society of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
08.2025 - Current
Legal Research Intern
Apano Meria
05.2025 - 08.2025
Secretary-General
Model United Nations
11.2024 - 11.2025
Captain
Varsity Wrestling - Kitchener Collegiate Institute
09.2023 - 03.2024
Debate Team - Executive, Participant
Toronto Metropolitan University
09.2022 - Current
Hostess
Beertown and East Side Marios
09.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Toronto Metropolitan University