Rachel L.
Senior Program Analyst @Manitoba Council For International Cooperation
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Program Analyst @Manitoba Council For International Cooperation
Leading an initiative to explore the ethical integration of AI into grantmaking and impact measurement systems within the international cooperation sector. The work focuses on improving processes for grant review, monitoring, evaluation, and learning—streamlining workflows, enhancing decision-making, and supporting gender equality outcomes. Activities include needs assessment, internal facilitation, systems design, and prototyping of inclusive, human-centered AI tools.
EDUCATION
Concordia University
BA, Honours with Distinction, History, minor Theatre
University of Toronto
MA, History, using oral history to explore identity construction and nationalism
International House College
TESL Certificate, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Langara College
Documentary Film Production Certificate, Documentary Production
Marianopolis College
DEC, Liberal Arts
ABOUT RACHEL L.
About Me: I’m a strategic leader with over a decade of experience designing and delivering cross-sector projects that build equity, collaboration, and systems-level impact. Currently, I’m leading an exploratory AI integration initiative, focused on strengthening grant review, monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes. The work explores how ethical, inclusive uses of AI can enhance decision-making, support gender equality, and deepen learning across international cooperation efforts.My work is rooted in curiosity, care, and clarity. I bring a strong track record in process improvement—streamlining systems, aligning teams, and creating frameworks that reduce complexity and support better outcomes. I’ve held executive and interim leadership roles across national and local organizations, with deep experience in operations, strategy, and collaborative change processes.Whether facilitating multi-stakeholder strategy sessions, improving organizational workflows, or experimenting with emerging technologies, I create thoughtful structures that help teams work in alignment with their values and focused on action.I’m especially interested in the intersection of tech, equity, and social change, and always happy to connect with others exploring this space.Specialties- Executive leadership during organizational transitions - Board governance, engagement & policy development - Strategic planning & cross-sector partnership building - Intergovernmental and policy relations - Equity-centered project design & delivery (GBA+, anti-racist, feminist)- Strategic communications & public engagement - Leading remote/hybrid teams with intention and care I also enjoy supporting teams and projects as a speaker, moderator, and facilitator, creating spaces for dialogue and connection across diverse audiences and sectors.
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