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YUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Learning from Leaders with Shireen SaltiOur guest this month is Shireen Salti- a luminary and Advancement Lead, Faculty of Law at the University of Windsor. She gives us detailed insight into the spaces she is occupied within the public service, community organizations, and higher education. She provides golden keys into developing and curating a career to be proud of. Take a listen!2022-05-0115 minYUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Working in Politics with Najva AminOur guest this month is Najva Amin, an MPPAL alumna and currently the Chief of Staff to the Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. Najva speaks about her work as a political staffer and how you can leverage a public policy degree in the political field. She also provides useful advice to anyone who wants to work as a political staffer. Take a listen!2022-04-0415 minYUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Learning from Leaders with Dino RadocchiaDino Radocchia is currently the Managing Director at Barnes Management Group. Dino's impressive career includes roles as a senior advisor and manager at the provincial and federal levels of government and also as a consultant. Join us to hear his advice on careers in government, government relations and consulting.2022-02-0115 minYUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Working in Financial Management and Fiscal Planning in the government with Rocco FasanoOur guest this episode is Rocco Fasano, Senior Advisor for the Ontario Ministry of Energy and a dedicated York University alumnus. Rocco speaks about his career path and gives insightful advice about working in financial management and fiscal planning in the government. Tune in to hear Rocco's tips for new professionals and recent graduates who are interested in working for the government.2021-12-3111 minYUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Working in P3s with guest Yousef SalamaOur guest this episode is Yousef Salama - an MPPAL alumni and currently a Deputy Executive Director for Research, Analysis and Programming at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. Yousef walks us through his exciting career journey, and shares valuable advice about working in P3s in general and getting policy/planning opportunities in the United States.2021-12-0122 minYUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Working in the Municipal Government with Lisa GonsalvesOur guest this episode is Lisa Gonsalves - currently General Manager, Paramedic and Seniors Services at York Region. Lisa has a B.A. in Public Policy and Administration from York University and a M.A. in Political Science from University of Toronto. Lisa has extensive experience working in the provincial and municipal governments in Canada. For more than 20 years, she has worked for York Region in multiple positions. She shares with us what lessons she learned throughout her impressive career journey and provides useful advice and tips for professionals seeking to join and succeed in the municipal government. 2021-10-0126 min
YUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Working in Government Policy vs. Operations with Fausto NatarelliJoin us to hear our conversation with Fausto Natarelli, an Adjunct Professor at the York University School of Public Policy and Administration. Prior to teaching, Fausto was a distinguished senior provincial and regional municipal public servant with 35 years of service. He is the recipient of prestigious awards such as the Ontario Public Service Amethyst Award and the York University School of Public Policy and Administration Alumnus of the Year Award among others. In this podcast, Fausto speaks about the difference between working in policy versus operations and provides valuable advice to aspiring public servants on how to join and...2021-08-0138 minYUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Learning from Leaders with Derek LettOur guest this month is Derek Lett - currently the Acting Director of the Safety Program Development Branch in the Transportation Safety Division of Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation. Derek has 29 years of experience working for the Government of Ontario, and is the recipient of prestigious awards such as the Ministry of the Attorney General’s Prix Excelsior Award for “professionalism, exceptional dedication and commitment to public service in Ontario” and the Alumni Recognition Award from York University’s School of Public Policy and Administration.In this episode, Derek reflects on his impressive public service career and on his rec...2021-07-0127 minYUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Working in Consulting with guest Josh HjartarsonOur guest this episode is Josh Hjartarson, the national Human and Social Services leader at Deloitte Canada. His career history includes five years as a public servant, 10 years as an academic, and three years as a senior advocate and champion of the Ontario business community. Josh explains what a consulting job entails and what skills and knowledge are required to embark on such an interesting career journey. He provides valuable insight into the the world of consulting and practical tips for anyone interested in excelling in a consulting role. Take a listen!2021-06-0120 minYUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Employment opportunities at the City of Toronto - Learning from Leaders with Asare Kester-AkrofiOur guest this episode is Asare Kester-Akrofi, an MPPAL alumni currently working at the City of Toronto. Asare talks about his inspiring career journey, and gives a lot of valuable professional advice to all aspiring public servants, with a focus on the employment opportunities at the City of Toronto. 2021-05-0120 minYUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Learning from Leaders with Ashley CabralOur guest this month is Ashley Cabral - Chair of YUSPPAAN, Chair of the Institute of Public Administration in Canada (IPAC) Toronto Regional Chapter, Ontario Public Service (OPS) employee and a proud MPPAL alumna.Listen to Ashley's inspirational talk about her successful professional journey in the field of public policy. Ashley also provides practical tips about getting your foot in the door with the OPS, which can be particularly useful for all the SPPA recent graduates.2021-04-0122 min
YUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Working abroad and opportunities with international institutions/organizations (focus on Brussels) with Zlatimira ColovaOur guest for this episode is Zlatimira Colova, an accomplished international professional currently working in the European Parliament. Zlatimira talks about her experience working with European institutions, and provides really valuable and practical tips for anyone interested in working in one of the major policy hubs in the world - Brussels, Belgium. Zlatimira's talk focuses on opportunities for Canadian students/citizens to gain useful international experience abroad. 2021-03-0121 minYUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Parliamentary Internship Programme/Programme de stage parlementaire with guest Madalina ChesoiLearn more about the Parliamentary Internship Programme from program alumna - Madalina Chesoi. Madalina discusses the unique opportunities the program offers and her experience during her internship. 2021-01-2313 minYUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Ontario Internship Program with guest Antoinette SarpongThis episode is dedicated to learning more about the Ontario Internship Program (OIP). Our guest speaker is Antoinette Sarpong, an accomplished OIP and MPPAL alumni. Antoinette talks about her experience with the OIP program and gives great practical tips regarding preparing for the application process and developing one's "professional brand".2020-12-2920 minYUSPPAAN Podcast "Learning from Leaders"Ontario Legislature Internship Program with guest Dr. Peter ConstantinouLearn more about the Ontario Legislature Internship Program (OLIP) with Dr. Peter Constantinou, one of Canada’s leading public policy practitioner academics, an award-winning university lecturer and current Academic Director of OLIP.This podcast was prepared by the York University School of Public Policy and Administration Alumni Network, also known as YUSPPAAN, and Dr. Peter Constantinou in their own personal capacity. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the School of Public Policy and Administration, the Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law and other associated programs, and/or York University in general.2020-11-0116 min