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Wardah Taswar

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Motivated and compassionate Health Sciences student with lived refugee experience, and a strong commitment to equity, child health, and personalized care. Seeking an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to pediatric research in cardiovascular, respiratory, or neonatal health, while gaining valuable skills under expert mentorship.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

PACE Program Mcmaster
Hamilton, Ontario
05.2025 - Current
  • Supported accessibility efforts for students with disabilities, and neurodiverse needs.
  • Helped coordinate inclusive programming and campus engagement activities.

Secretary and Assistant

Ace Luxury Immigration Law Firm
Mississauga, Ontario
05.2022 - 05.2025
  • Managed appointments, filed legal documentation, and handled confidential communication.
  • Supported case preparation and document organization for legal proceedings.
  • Developed strong administrative, digital, and client service skills.
  • Conducted research on applicable laws using Westlaw and LexisNexis as needed.
  • Scanned and digitized hardcopy documents into electronic format and stored them securely in the network drive.
  • Entered timekeeping records into the firm's billing software accurately and promptly.
  • Answered and screened telephone calls, took messages, and provided information to clients.
  • Prepared standard form contracts based on templates from the firm's precedents library.

Fundraising Executive

McMaster Indus Hospital Initiative
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Led community outreach and donor engagement for healthcare-focused initiatives
  • Coordinated university-wide fundraising events and promotional campaigns.
  • Collaborated with peers and faculty to support underfunded hospital projects.
  • Planned promotional campaigns to generate interest in organization's services among target audiences.

Education

Bachelor of Health Science - Integrated Rehabiliation And Humanities

Mcmaster University
1280 Main St W
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Maxwell Heights Secondary School
Oshawa, ON
06-2024

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, data entry, and digital communications
  • Recordkeeping
  • Critical thinking
  • Experienced in cross-cultural and trauma-informed communication
  • Initiative-driven, dependable, and experienced in leading teams and projects
  • Fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, and French
  • Interests: pediatric health, cardiology, respiratory care, nephrology, sleep medicine, and health equity

Accomplishments

Honours and Leadership
  • Anticipated Dean’s Honour List, McMaster University 2025
  • Principal’s Honour Roll 2020 to 2024
  • French Distinction Award, High School Graduation 2024
  • Student Council President 2022 to 2024
  • DECA Member and Community Fundraising Lead
  • Volunteer Fundraiser for Canadian Cancer Society, Gaza Relief, and Pakistan Flood Relief
  • Refugee Peer Mentor and Advocate

Timeline

Volunteer

PACE Program Mcmaster
05.2025 - Current

Fundraising Executive

McMaster Indus Hospital Initiative
09.2024 - 04.2025

Secretary and Assistant

Ace Luxury Immigration Law Firm
05.2022 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Health Science - Integrated Rehabiliation And Humanities

Mcmaster University

High School Diploma -

Maxwell Heights Secondary School

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