Viola Tian
Anti-asian Racism Strategy Lead @Canadian Race Relations Foundation
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WORK HISTORY
Anti-asian Racism Strategy Lead @Canadian Race Relations Foundation
Toronto, ON, CA
Led the formation of the first national, pan-Asian coalition and managed all of its activities and projects- Developed and implemented a two-year comprehensive anti-Asian racism strategy, aligning with national public policy goals- Collaborated with external academics to conduct comprehensive policy research and analysis on hate crimes and national security by interpreting and applying legislation- Led the planning and execution of national policy summits to facilitate critical dialogue between community leaders and federal policymakers- Authored various materials including briefing notes, policy reports, speech notes, and budget and legislative submissions, letters of support catered to policymakers- Planned, supported, and led steering committee meetings and biweekly meetings with MPPs including developing agendas and policy materials, and following up with necessary implementation of deliverables- Drafted and distributed monthly newsletters to track the anti-racism news cycle and identify risks, opportunities, and issues in the space- Managed ongoing relations with 200+ community members, activists, and policymakers through consultations, fostering active participation in anti-racism initiatives.
EDUCATION
Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington
Master of Public Administration - MPA
Korea University
PSYCHOLOGY
Yonsei University
BAH, Psychology, Korean
Queen's University
BAH, Global Development Studies
ABOUT VIOLA TIAN
Viola has combined six years of comprehensive experience in public policy with expertise in health, education, immigration, and social justice. Throughout her career, Viola has engaged in meaningful collaborations with a multitude of non-profits and grassroots organizations, playing pivotal roles in both Canadian and US federal settings. Most notably, she established the first national, pan-Asian coalition in Canada. She holds a firm conviction that every citizen possesses the potential to influence policy change, provided they are equipped with the right knowledge in government relations and advocacy techniques.
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