Samantha Alnemri
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Public sector professional with 8 years of experience, including 5 years focused on advancing human rights, accessibility, anti-racism, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within a large Ontario post-secondary institution. Expertise in policy review and implementation, consultation coordination, and contributing to legislated reporting that enhances accountability and fosters an inclusive organizational culture. Proficient in Ontario's public-sector legislative framework, with a strong track record of identifying systemic and accessibility barriers while supporting governance processes and managing multi-departmental projects that promote equity and accessibility in public service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator
Office of Anti-Racism, Equity & Human Rights Services (OAREHRS), George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario
06.2021 - 10.2026
- Supported institution-wide Human Rights Policy Review and Sexual Violence & Sexual Assault (SVSA) Policy Review, coordinating consultations, synthesizing feedback and supporting implementation aligned with structural equity and anti-racism principles.
- Coordinated the AODA Multi-Year Accessibility Plan review and implementation, working with senior management, the Manager of Accessibility & AODA Compliance, the AODA Advisory Committee and an external consultant to strengthen accessibility planning and compliance.
- Led preparation of the annual AODA compliance report, gathering and validating divisional data and ensuring alignment with IASR standards and public-sector reporting requirements.
- Directed college-wide information gathering and validation for FIPPA reporting, ensuring documentation integrity, legislated compliance and evidence-informed decision-making.
- Developed DEI, anti-racism, and accessibility tools, guides, and resources that enabled leaders to effectively identify and address systemic, attitudinal, and access-related barriers.
- Prepared executive-level governance materials - briefing notes, committee reports, presentations and decision-support documents - that strengthened leadership accountability and informed strategic planning.
- Managed divisional financial stewardship, including discretionary budgets, government-funded programs, including Ontario Campus Safety Grant and Indigenous Student Success Fund (ISSF), invoice processing, expenditure tracking, financial reporting and year-end reconciliation.
- Supported Anti-Racism, Human Rights, Accessibility and DEI initiatives through consultation activities, accessible resource development, surveys, focus groups and organizational engagement.
Partner Development Coordinator
Centre for Continuous Learning, George Brown College
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Established partnerships with employers, community organizations and public-sector stakeholders to enhance equitable access to learning and community-aligned programming.
- Monitored partnership performance, analyzed outcomes and created evaluation summaries to drive continuous quality improvement.
- Conducted environmental scans, labor market research and stakeholder analysis that informed program development and strategic planning efforts.
- Prepared business cases, briefing materials and presentations supporting executive decision-making.
Settlement Program Worker
Canadian Red Cross
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Guided newcomers in navigating settlement, housing, legal, healthcare, and community services, facilitating equitable access to essential supports.
- Established collaborative relationships with community organizations to enhance service coordination and client outcomes.
- Maintained privacy, documentation integrity, and professional case management standards.
Special Projects Coordinator
School of Continuing Education, George Brown College
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Coordinated strategic projects to enhance operational effectiveness and align with institutional priorities.
- Partnered with faculty and administrators to streamline processes and promote equitable learning environments.
- Managed procurement activities, vendor coordination and budget monitoring in alignment with public-sector financial policies.
- Conducted research and implemented process improvements to increase accessibility and efficiency.
Community Service Worker
COSTI Immigrant Services
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Delivered confidential case management and anti-oppressive support, empowering under-represented groups across the GTA.
- Conducted community outreach, facilitating connections for families to essential services.
- Ensured AODA compliance, enhancing accessibility in service environments.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Socio-Legal Studies & Sociology
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON01-2015
Post-Degree Certificate - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in The Workplace
George Brown College
Toronto01-2021
Skills
- DEI strategy implementation
- Policy analysis
- Project management
- Data collection and analysis
- Legislative reporting
- Human rights and accessibility compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Survey tool utilization
- Case management expertise
- Accessibility planning
- Compliance reporting
- Microsoft 365 suite
- Advanced Excel skills
- SharePoint proficiency
- Accessible document design
Certifications
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace - George Brown College
- Access, Inclusion & Accommodation - George Brown College
- Diversity & Cultural Awareness - George Brown College
- Domestic Violence Risk Assessment & Management - Western University
- Document, Monitor, Collaborate - Western University
Selected Institutional Initiatives
- Human Rights Policy Review
- SVSA Policy Review
- Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
- IASR Compliance
- FIPPA Reporting
- Employment Equity Census Support
- Ontario Campus Safety Grant Reporting
- Indigenous Student Success Fund (ISSF) Reporting
- AODA Committee
- Anti-Racism Committee
- Human Rights Tribunal Support
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
Office of Anti-Racism, Equity & Human Rights Services (OAREHRS), George Brown College
06.2021 - 10.2026
Partner Development Coordinator
Centre for Continuous Learning, George Brown College
01.2020 - 09.2020
Settlement Program Worker
Canadian Red Cross
09.2019 - 03.2020
Special Projects Coordinator
School of Continuing Education, George Brown College
09.2018 - 12.2019
Community Service Worker
COSTI Immigrant Services
02.2016 - 04.2018
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Socio-Legal Studies & Sociology
University of Toronto
Post-Degree Certificate - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in The Workplace
George Brown College