Yasmine Atassi
Ottawa,Ontario (Canada)
Summary
Political advisor with extensive experience in driving net-zero energy policies. Core competencies include strategic communications, policy development, and high-level stakeholder relationship management. Willing to relocate for new opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Policy Advisor
Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
Ottawa, Canada
04.2024 - Current
- Direct the development of strategic policies focusing on crucial areas such as net-zero objectives and various energy files.
- Act as the Minister's representative to energy companies and key stakeholders nationwide.
- Convert complex energy policies into clear political messaging and communications
Founder & President
Zero Food Waste Canada (Ottawa Chapter)
Ottawa, Canada
10.2020 - Current
- Created and expanded a non-profit program to address food waste.
- Facilitated the redistribution of excess restaurant food to support those facing hunger in Ottawa.
Policy Advisor
Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
Ottawa, Canada
09.2022 - 04.2024
Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff & Special Policy Assistant
Canada's Minister of Natural Resources
Ottawa, Canada
09.2021 - 09.2022
Intern (Summer Leadership Program)
Canada's Minister of Natural Resources
Ottawa, Canada
05.2021 - 08.2021
Founder & President
Arab Students League (ASL)
Ottawa, Canada
09.2018 - 05.2021
Social Media Manager
Arab Conference at Harvard (Business Edition)
Remote
10.2019 - 11.2019
Legal Administrative Assistant
Ronalee Carey Law
Ottawa, Canada
09.2018 - 04.2019
Education
Master of Political Management -
Carleton University
Ottawa08.2021
Bachelor of Communications And Media Studies, Minor in Political Science -
Carleton University
Ottawa05.2020
Explore Program - French immersion
University of Quebec at Chicoutimi
08.2019
Skills
- Research Expert
- Policy Development
- Business Partnerships Expert
- Political and International Affairs Expert
- Strategic Communications Expert
- Networking Skills Expert
Languages
- English, Native speaker
- French, B2
- Arabic, Native speaker
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Policy Advisor
Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
04.2024 - Current
Policy Advisor
Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
09.2022 - 04.2024
Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff & Special Policy Assistant
Canada's Minister of Natural Resources
09.2021 - 09.2022
Intern (Summer Leadership Program)
Canada's Minister of Natural Resources
05.2021 - 08.2021
Founder & President
Zero Food Waste Canada (Ottawa Chapter)
10.2020 - Current
Social Media Manager
Arab Conference at Harvard (Business Edition)
10.2019 - 11.2019
Founder & President
Arab Students League (ASL)
09.2018 - 05.2021
Legal Administrative Assistant
Ronalee Carey Law
09.2018 - 04.2019
Master of Political Management -
Carleton University
Bachelor of Communications And Media Studies, Minor in Political Science -
Carleton University
Explore Program - French immersion
University of Quebec at Chicoutimi
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