PRARTHNA SAKHUJA

• Hired, trained and managed team of approximately 30 people.
• Directed team in creating content and raising awareness for topics related to race, religion, culture and Indigenous worldviews.
• Provided perspective, insights and knowledge to stakeholders across organization as inclusion and diversity subject matter expert.
• Established partnerships with local community organizations and groups to support DEI initiatives and programs.
• Supported development of program materials to advance inclusion and diversity awareness, learning and action planning.
• Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
• Increased public engagement by 30% through social media management.
• Delivered Anti-Oppressive Practices training to various audiences, ranging from groups of 10-100 people.
• Achieved 100% satisfaction rate from participants in DEI trainings and workshops.
• Increased diversity of staff by 25% through inclusive recruitment and selection practices.
• Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
• Managed finances in accordance with annual budget.

Research assistant on the project “Film, Pedagogy, and Social Change” from Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

• Critically analyzed elements of documentaries that evoke viewers to take action towards social change.
• Created surveys to collect data and led focus groups.
• Utilized advanced analytical software to analyze and code data sets.
• Co-wrote summary of research methods and analysis of findings.
• Presented preliminary research findings at EuroSoTL 2019 Conference.

Research assistant on the project “Translating Critical Knowledge: Annotating Social Justice Scholarship of Teaching & Learning” from Jan 2020 - April 2020

• Researched various topics related to social injustices and articulated these concepts in concise and accessible language.
• Developed this knowledge into an online resource for faculty to utilize to enhance their teaching and learning practices.

• Performed research for cases, part-time on as-needed basis.
• Increased clarity by providing editing, writing and proofreading services.

• Managed and trained editorial team consisting of approximately 10 writers for digital feminist arts and culture zine with bi-annual issues.
• Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
• Established editorial direction and maintained functional consistency of visual and written content, all exploring themes of race, gender and sexuality.
• Created content and managed social media.

• Oversaw approximately 60 students in Arts and Science department and approximately 30 students in Peace Studies department.
• Facilitated nuanced discussions in weekly tutorials.
• Worked independently to create engaging learning content over Zoom.
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Paid attention to detail while grading assignments.

• Conducted research for topics related to gender and sexuality and assisted in the development of online educational resources.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Collaborated with community organizations and partners, cultivating interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with them.

• Conducted an analysis of McMaster's DEI policies for my thesis project and advocated for an anti-racism policy

• Dean's List 2017-2018
• Vice Chair Student of the President’s Advisory Committee for Building an Inclusive Community, 2019-2020
• Represented McMaster University at the 2019 ConversAction: Race Matters Conference