Nika Moeini
Coquitlam,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Executive Director with a proven track record at Youth Climate Save Canada, adept in campaign strategy and stakeholder engagement. Successfully led policy initiatives connecting food systems to climate action, while fostering partnerships and delivering impactful workshops. Recognized for creative storytelling and public speaking at national conferences, amplifying youth voices in critical policy discussions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Youth Climate Save Canada
, Canada
09.2021 - Current
- In collaboration with Plant Based Treaty, conducted a policy campaign to MPs around Canada, completing over 25 meetings connecting youth with their riding’s Member of Parliament on the links between food systems and climate change with calls to operationalize Canada’s Food Guide in federal spaces, fund the School Food Program, and endorse the Plant Based Treaty.
- Hosted several educational workshops on the future of food, decolonial food systems, city solutions to sustainable food systems, in collaboration with other organizations in Toronto and across Canada.
- Supported the local climate activism movement in Toronto as a member of the Toronto Climate Action Network, supporting marches, campaigns, and other activities, and helping build the movement by bringing in food systems and animal activism groups into the local climate movement.
- Represented our youth network at national conferences, bringing the youth voice to food and climate policy spaces including the Food Leadership Summit, Arrell Food Summit, GLOBE Forum, Reducetarian Summit and more.
- Attended COP28, COP29, COP30 as an observer delegate as a member of the Canadian Climate Action Network, with speaking engagements on the links between food systems and climate change at various pavilions and side events.
- Hosted events as part of PNW Climate Week and supported the organizing committee with venue and sponsor connections, contributed to events for Toronto Climate Week and Climate Week NYC.
Content Creator and Storyteller
Instagram and YouTube
01.2014 - Current
- Working with clients like Environmental Defence, World Animal Protection, Women Leading On Climate and more to create campaign videos for various municipal, national, and international campaigns, reaching over 100,000 impressions and 12,400 followers.
- Promoting affiliate codes for sustainable, wellness oriented, often women-founded brands, including Voes and Co, Skyla bags, goodprotein, driving sales.
- Authentic video and photo storytelling across Instagram and YouTube.
Stakeholder Manager
Food Action Lab, SFU
Vancouver, Canada
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Supported SFU’s international engagement and partnerships efforts for the Food Action Labs, specifically for a Canada Trade Mission to Vietnam in February 2024, conducting meetings with Vietnamese higher education institutions and food entrepreneurs
- Supported the Food Action Lab’s engagements within the local Vancouver food and climate ecosystem including supporting research, events, and more
Policy Analyst (EC-04), Coal Mining Effluent Regulations
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Toronto, Canada
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Lead 15 contribution agreements with Indigenous communities across BC and Alberta to provide capacity funding for engagement and input on the proposed Coal Mining Effluent Regulations
- Conducted meetings with Indigenous communities including setting agendas, notetaking, follow up and assignment of tasks post-meeting
- Provided insight on the obligations of the Canadian government to Indigenous communities through writing briefing notes and policy documents
- Lead summarization of comments from provinces, industry, and other stakeholders for Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement of the proposed regulation
Education
Master of Arts (MA) - International Affairs with Concentration in International Economic Policy, Co-op Option
Norman Patterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
Ottawa, ON, Canada01.2019
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - International Relations with Minor in Commerce
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, Canada01.2017
Skills
- campaign strategy
- stakeholder engagement
- policy writing
- public speaking
- creative storytelling
- Partnership development
Volunteer And Entrepreneurship Activities
Founder, Coffee Cacao Rave, 06/25 - Present. Started a brand of sober, sustainable parties focused on wellness, consciousness, and community, bringing together live music, a marketplace featuring local entrepreneurs, face painting, hair and makeup, and lots of sponsored and gifted food and products from the wellness community. Lead all aspects of planning and execution, from working with the venue, securing vendors, volunteer recruitment and management, event marketing and content creation, leading to 400+ attendees across 4 events.
Founder, Vegan Girls Club, 06/22 - Present. Started a social group for wellness-oriented & environmentally conscious vegan women. Started in 2022 in Toronto from a Facebook post seeking connection, VGC has now grown to a community of 100+ highly engaged women across Toronto and Vancouver and expanding globally., Partnered with brands to bring their products to the community, connect with vegan influencers, and create UGC content. Hosted branded hikes and potluck picnic clothing swaps, with gifted products from goodprotein, ulivit, tili, next level protein bars, purplesful popcorn, herbaland, and more.
Founder, Nika Moeini Coaching, 02/18 - Present. Hosting over 100 women's circles, retreats, workshops, and classes on mental health, mindfulness, astrology, human design for social impact and community leaders. Certified Spiritual Life Coach from Highest Self Institute.
Timeline
Stakeholder Manager
Food Action Lab, SFU
01.2024 - 03.2024
Policy Analyst (EC-04), Coal Mining Effluent Regulations
Environment and Climate Change Canada
11.2021 - 11.2023
Executive Director
Youth Climate Save Canada
09.2021 - Current
Content Creator and Storyteller
Instagram and YouTube
01.2014 - Current
Master of Arts (MA) - International Affairs with Concentration in International Economic Policy, Co-op Option
Norman Patterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - International Relations with Minor in Commerce
University of British Columbia