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Phillipa Friedland

Connector & Relationship Builder
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Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record of fostering meaningful and impactful connections across diverse sectors, including life sciences, education, sustainability, and interfaith initiatives. With expertise in program coordination, grant writing, and stakeholder engagement, I excel at bringing people together to create lasting partnerships and drive impactful outcomes. My experience spans coordinating high-profile international conferences, managing grants and proposals, and mentoring teams to success. I combine technical skills with strategic vision to deliver results. Dedicated to making a difference through collaboration and innovation.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
4017
4017
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Scientific Program Coordinator

Kenes Exhibitions
08.2022 - Current
  • Coordinate plenary and keynote
    participation for 154 international
    academics and CEOs at an
    annual international life-sciences
    conference (Biomed).
  • Responsible for website
    maintenance using WordPress.
  • Establish strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • https://kenes-exhibitions.com/biomed/

Researcher and Grant Writer

Simbi Foundation
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Wrote educational stories for children
    with a focus on refugee rights and the
    UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Spearheaded grant writing efforts to
    secure funding for transportation projects
    benefiting residents of the Bidibidi
    Refugee Camp, while also contributing
    to grant applications focused on literacy
    initiatives in Indigenous communities
    across Canada.
  • Responsible for matching content type to age level.
  • Identified inspiring and impactful individuals to be interviewed on the organization's podcast, hosted by the CEO.
  • https://open.spotify.com/show/7F6IBSN7Ysz6wl622eK5lN?si=e81701b38bcc45b9

Project Coordinator

EcoPeace
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Coordinated a week-long

interfaith/environmental conference

involving 130 international religious and

environmental leaders.

  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Cultivated lasting relationships that promoted organizational success.

Deputy Director

Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development&Gigawatt Global
03.2017 - 06.2019
  • Developed and managed grants and proposals.
  • Engaged senior religious leadership globally.
  • Managed the recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and mentorship of interns to ensure their professional growth and integration into the team.
  • Represented Gigawatt Global & ICSD in Mozambique to sign an MOU with the Minister of Energy and the Governor of Niassa Province.
  • Traveled to the Vatican to meet with faith leaders.
  • Moderated a faith panel at the Parliament of World Religions in Toronto, Canada.

Education Coordinator

Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre
09.2013 - 08.2016
  • Recruited, trained, and mentored

volunteer docents.

  • Created educational materials and

exhibits.

  • Organized conferences, seminars, and

special events.

Early Childhood Educator

Vancouver Talmud Torah
09.2005 - 07.2013
  • Dedicated preschool teacher.


Recruitment Consultant

The Personnel Concept
04.1988 - 09.1994
  • Recruitment consultant for an IT company.
  • Specialized in IT recruitment and career

placement.

  • Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to assess skills, experience, and fit for specific roles.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding their unique needs.

Education

Master of Arts - Holocaust Studies

Haifa University
Haifa, Israel
04.2001 - 01.2016

Proposal/Grant Writing Course -

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
01-2014

BA - Law And Industrial Sociology

University of The Witwatersrand
01-1988

Timeline

Scientific Program Coordinator

Kenes Exhibitions
08.2022 - Current

Researcher and Grant Writer

Simbi Foundation
01.2020 - 01.2022

Project Coordinator

EcoPeace
01.2019 - 02.2020

Deputy Director

Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development&Gigawatt Global
03.2017 - 06.2019

Education Coordinator

Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre
09.2013 - 08.2016

Early Childhood Educator

Vancouver Talmud Torah
09.2005 - 07.2013

Master of Arts - Holocaust Studies

Haifa University
04.2001 - 01.2016

Recruitment Consultant

The Personnel Concept
04.1988 - 09.1994

Proposal/Grant Writing Course -

University of British Columbia

BA - Law And Industrial Sociology

University of The Witwatersrand
Phillipa FriedlandConnector & Relationship Builder