NATALIA TOLA
Summary
Passionate journalist adept at developing breaking news and investigative pieces through intersectional, creative lenses. Detail-oriented student organizer successful at balancing cross-team projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
National Deputy Chair
Canadian Federation Of Students/Fédération Canadienne Des Étudiantes Et Étudiants
04.2023 - Current
- Organized and executed strategic outreach campaigns across Nova Scotia, Manitoba & Saskatchewan to promote CFS messaging through university partnerships and in-person/online events for student rights.
- Mobilized CFS bodies (over 15+ student unions) for an nation-wide rally + lobbying campaign for free post-secondary education
- Labour Management Representative: Mediated workplace complaints, supported the negotiation of the union's collective agreement & chaired the Health and Safety committee.
Journalist Intern
My East Coast Experience
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Covered local immigrant justice news, pitched features & interviews, contributed to daily website development and translated over 15 podcast episodes.
- Developed strong relationships with solidarity partners + local non-profits to gain exclusive insights for reporting purposes
External Vice President & Interim President
King's College Student Union (KSU)
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked alongside KSU representatives & staff to carry out community-building workshops & revitalized the racialized student collective whilst lobbying with university authorities to advance student rights in campus.
International Student Ambassador
University of Kings College
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with University of King's College administration to to co-create this position: Promoting international student visibility through campus tours, community programming and the development of language accessibility classroom policies.
Equity Ocer Assistant Research Intern
Kings College Equity Oce
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Revamped the University of King's College policies pertaining to Land Acknowledgment, researched anti-racist practices for post-secondary institutions & created orientation zines for newcomer students.
Education
Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) -
University of King's College
Halifax06.2023
Organizing for Power! (Online Course) -
Rosa Luxemburg Organization
07.2021
Religion, Conflict and Peace (Online Course) -
Harvard Online
06.2020
High School Diploma -
Colegio Alberto Einstein
Quito06.2019
Skills
- Committed
- Team-oriented
- Problem-solving
Volunteer experience
- Freelance writer/contributor: The Dalhousie Gazette, Saltwire Network, HerCampus, Gaia Zine, Women's Writing & Spoken Word Series, Citrus & Lime Zine .
- Community volunteer: No One Is Illegal, Northwood, Dartmouth Elder Centre, NSPIRG
Timeline
National Deputy Chair
Canadian Federation Of Students/Fédération Canadienne Des Étudiantes Et Étudiants
04.2023 - Current
Journalist Intern
My East Coast Experience
03.2023 - 04.2023
External Vice President & Interim President
King's College Student Union (KSU)
03.2022 - 03.2023
International Student Ambassador
University of Kings College
10.2020 - 09.2022
Equity Ocer Assistant Research Intern
Kings College Equity Oce
06.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) -
University of King's College
Organizing for Power! (Online Course) -
Rosa Luxemburg Organization
Religion, Conflict and Peace (Online Course) -
Harvard Online
High School Diploma -
Colegio Alberto Einstein
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