Policy · Research · Political analysis
Silvia Owusu-Agyeman
Greater Toronto Area, Ontario
Profile
Policy and research professional with graduate training in political science and public policy. Experience spans qualitative and comparative research, analytical reports and briefing notes, more than 500 structured household interviews, stakeholder communication, program support, and public administration across Canadian and international settings.
Core capabilities
Evidence & synthesis Qualitative research · Comparative analysis · Briefing notes
Field & program evidence 500+ interviews · Data integrity · Evaluation support
Stakeholder clarity Information sessions · Written feedback · Coordination
Experience
Municipal Policy Research and Campaign Communications Volunteer
Independent support to Oakville municipal candidates · Oakville, Ontario
- Conducted in-depth research on policies related to inclusion, accessibility, and community engagement.
- Reviewed local policy decision-making processes, identifying necessary steps for policy changes.
- Developed a position-checking guide to ensure accurate candidate responses regarding current policies.
- Assisted in planning stakeholder communications, ensuring all materials were candidate-approved before release.
Volunteer Program Support
Evergreen Brick Works · Toronto, Ontario
- Provided visitors with information about community programs and events, explained available activities, and helped participants navigate program information.
- Gathered visitor feedback and tracked attendance and participation to support community programming and evaluation.
- Responded to visitor requests within the volunteer role and referred specialist questions to the appropriate staff member.
Research Student & Teaching Assistant
University of Ottawa · Ottawa, Ontario
- Conducted qualitative and comparative policy research, reviewed academic and policy literature, and synthesized evidence in analytical reports and briefing notes.
- Reviewed student papers and provided written feedback on the strengths of their work and areas for further development.
- Responded to student inquiries about course requirements, assignments, and deadlines, explaining expectations and clarifying instructions.
- Applied established assessment criteria when reviewing student work and used those criteria to explain feedback and address questions about grades.
Teaching Assistant / International Scholarship Coordinator
National Research University · Russia
- Served as a liaison between students and professors, responding to email inquiries about coursework, assignments, deadlines, and academic requirements while reducing routine inquiries directed to faculty.
- Uploaded and maintained student grades in the Learning Management System (LMS) and communicated course updates, instructions, and other academic information to students.
- Coordinated with universities in Ghana and facilitated virtual information sessions on study opportunities, admission requirements, and application procedures for prospective students.
Census Field Enumerator
Government of Ghana · Ghana
- Conducted more than 500 structured household interviews to collect demographic and socioeconomic information for national planning.
- Recorded responses through computer-assisted personal interviewing on tablets and checked entries for completeness and consistency.
- Worked with a community leader to address a reluctant household’s concerns and build the trust needed for census participation.
Administrative Support
Government of Ghana · Ghana
- Supported daily office operations through scheduling, correspondence, document preparation, and meeting coordination.
- Maintained files and records and completed data entry to keep administrative information organized and accessible.
- Managed competing requests by assessing urgency, confirming priorities, organizing tasks, and communicating expected completion times.
Education
MA, Political Science
University of Ottawa · Canada
MA, Public Policy
National Research University · Russia
BA, Political Science
University of Ghana · Ghana