Shathvahi Ramesh
Toronto (willing to relocate),ON
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated researcher and community worker with a strong background in sustainability studies, community engagement, and climate policy. Skilled in creating safe spaces with an inviting attitude. Proficient in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach.
Known for strong organizational and adaptable abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach in both academic and professional settings. Committed to advancing equitable and effective climate policy that strives to amplify youth, Indigenous voices, experiences and ideas to embody an equitable perspective meaningfully.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Malvern Youth Advocacy and Action Program
Malvern family resource center
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Analyze environmental Acts and policies to review governmental, organizational, and communal practices using a data-driven approach to identify areas of concern regarding youth involvement in these practices and devise improvements.
- Research gaps in policy within environmental education and climate action and suggest changes to local government officials.
- Offer strategic recommendations for updates to institutional programs, and policies, factoring in climate change and sustainability.
- Provide policy/program development and evaluation advice and information to management.
Program Facilitator
Malvern Family Resource Center and Malvern Urban Farm
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and facilitated youth-focused sustainability programs such as sustainable fashion, eco-education, and future farming.
- Engaged with community leaders, youth participants, and stakeholders to ensure program success and impact.
- Managed various stakeholders at the local farmers' market through communication, education and translation (in Tamil).
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for an array of services and activities assigned.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Trent University
09.2023 - Current
- Provide mentorship, feedback, and academic support to students, ensuring alignment with course objectives.
- Collaborate with faculty and administrative staff to enhance course effectiveness and support student success.
- Assisted with developing and implementing new course materials to enhance the learning experience.
- Taught environmental ethics University-level courses to over 50 students.
Farmer's Market Manager
Underpass park farmers' Market
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Successfully managed two seasons of farmer's market with a more than 50% increase in new vendors and farmers compared to previous years.
- Communicated well with various stakeholders including 70 plus vendors and farmers in writing and orally to navigate through multiple situations
- Monitor and help with overall finances, social media, and content creation (email blogs, Instagram, and Facebook).
- Implemented sustainable strategies to improve the market's overall brand.
Eco Educator
High Park Nature Center
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Research, develop and conduct educational programs for kids and caretakers from ages 0-12
- Coordinate with other staff, including volunteers to prepare a weekly interpretive experience such as nature walks and teach about the dynamic ecosystems in High Park
- Foster awareness about various environmental issues locally as well as globally
- Engage participants in nature learning opportunities whenever they arise.
Research Intern
Feeding City
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Led a garden survey highlighting growers, farmers, and gardeners across GTA to get a better understanding of their frontline work during and after the pandemic
- Conducted qualitative research through interviews, observations, ethnographies, and record-keeping to understand food systems in Scarborough
- Liaison with food front-line workers such as farmers, food vendors, food makers, gardeners, and farmers' markets across GTA to build relationships and understand their role in food systems
- Led and assisted with other active parts of the Feeding City Lab such as podcasts, website articles and gained media-related materials.
Education
Master of Arts - Sustainability Studies
Trent University
Peterborough, ON12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Ethics, Religion And Philosophy
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON04.2023
Skills
- Knowledge of local youth issues and provided a quote on the twentysomething-year-old report released by the Toronto Foundation
- Coordinated and facilitated youth and community programs at the local community center and High Park Nature Center for 3 years combined
- Demonstrated excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills through managing a farmers' market with 70 plus vendors and farmers
- Experience with Anti-oppressive practices and creating safer spaces through being part of the Anti-racism, Equity and Diversity committee in my undergraduate and Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion Action committee in my master's
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in combination with the ability to perform duties under minimal supervision
- Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to take initiative, problem solve, work under time constraints, and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship-building skills and ability to establish rapport through active listening throughout my career, specifically in my roles as a Farmer's market manager and research assistant
Timeline
Program Facilitator
Malvern Family Resource Center and Malvern Urban Farm
05.2024 - 12.2024
Malvern Youth Advocacy and Action Program
Malvern family resource center
11.2023 - 06.2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Trent University
09.2023 - Current
Eco Educator
High Park Nature Center
09.2022 - 05.2023
Farmer's Market Manager
Underpass park farmers' Market
03.2022 - 10.2023
Research Intern
Feeding City
10.2021 - 03.2022
Master of Arts - Sustainability Studies
Trent University
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Ethics, Religion And Philosophy
University of Toronto
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