Tobore Okome

Graduate student with a strong foundation in policy coordination, stakeholder engagement, and strategic service delivery. Currently conducting graduate research on the effectiveness of inclusion policies and their impact on the lived experiences of marginalized communities. Proven experience supporting leadership initiatives, conducting cross-jurisdictional policy research, and facilitating stakeholder consultations to inform equitable and evidence-based policy development. Skilled in managing sensitive information, analyzing data, and applying ethical research practices.

• Standard Childcare First Aid and CPR
• Child Care Orientation Course
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
• Commit to Kids Certification

• Rookie of the Year, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (2019)
• Dean's Honours List, University of Lethbridge (2023 - 2024)

• Dave Waknuk, Head Coach, Women's Basketball, University of Lethbridge, dave.waknuk@uleth.ca
• Terry Whitehead, Chancellor, University of Lethbridge, terry@alexanderwhitehead.com

• Volunteer Researcher, Reach Edmonton, 01/01/21, Present, Co-designed a research protocol assessing access to mental health resources among vulnerable youth.
• Volunteer, Paper Bag Project, 01/01/24, Present, Distributes lunches weekly to unhoused individuals in Lethbridge, fostering local outreach.
• Board Member, Is This For Real? Podcast, 01/01/20, Present, Develop outlines and curate topics on youth advocacy, education, and inclusion.

• Coordinating logistics (scheduling materials, and services), contributing to the effective delivery of strategic programming aligned with organizational objectives.
• Maintained secure documentation to support policy tracking and informed decision-making processes.
• Contributed to program evaluation and continuous improvement by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to inform policy recommendations and strategic planning.