| Job Title: | Policy Analyst |
| Employer: | Public Service and Procurement Canada |
| Grad Year: | 2020 |
| Degree(s): | M.A. International Affairs |
| Major(s): | International Affairs |
| Expertise: | Government Relations |
| Industry: | Public Service |
What makes you a good mentor?
Mentorship is such a powerful force and allows for two way learning (mentor learning from the mentee and vice versa). Moreover, it allows me to give pay it forward and give back to the community.
About Rumya Nithiananthan
I am currently a Policy Analyst at Public Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC). In my role, I provide policy advice to federal Cabinet ministers on key national science, tech and infrastructure projects and initiatives. Prior to joining PSPC, I worked at the Public Health Agency of Canada and Canadian Heritage, managing various global health funding programs and sport programs for the Government of Canada.
Outside of work, I am the Vice-President of Communications at the Canada-China Young Professionals Network, a Mentor at the Merit Award Bursary Program as well as the Director of Communications at the Tamils in Public Service network.