Evidence & synthesis
I examine complex source material, compare perspectives, identify what matters, and turn the result into clear reports and briefing-ready analysis.
Policy research · Political analysis · Stakeholder insight
Turning complex evidence into clear policy insight.
I’m Silvia, an Ontario-based policy and research professional. I bring graduate training in political science and public policy to questions spanning geopolitics, social policy, institutions, labour, and public life.
Greater Toronto Area, Ontario
500+structured household interviews
2graduate degrees in political science and public policy
7selected studies in the research library
Evidence-led research · Field insight · Stakeholder communication
What I bring
Analytical discipline, with people in view.
The strongest policy work holds evidence and lived context together. My experience spans research synthesis, field data, public-facing programs, and communication across institutions.
Field & program evidence
My experience includes structured household interviewing, socioeconomic data verification, visitor feedback, and participation tracking. This is work where accuracy and context matter.
Stakeholder clarity
I communicate requirements, findings, deadlines, and next steps across students, institutions, community participants, and public-service settings.
Selected research
Original analysis, made clear without making it small.
The research library opens up the question, method, argument, and findings behind Silvia’s academic work while keeping the complete reports private.
Major research paper
Africa, Russia, and the politics of historical ties
A six-country comparative study of how historical solidarity, material partnerships, and security dependence shaped African voting on United Nations resolutions condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Master's thesis
Child-labour policy in Ghana and Vietnam
A comparative analysis of why child-labour policies can produce partial gains without eliminating the problem, and why implementation capacity, poverty, education, and social context matter.
Graduate term paper
Ghana's Child and Family Welfare Policy
An implementation-focused study of Ghana's 2015 Child and Family Welfare Policy, with particular attention to child labour, child marriage, policy design, and the social context around formal protection systems.
My approach
From a good question to useful insight.
A practical research rhythm keeps the work focused, defensible, and easy to act on.
- 01
Frame
Clarify the decision, audience, and question.
- 02
Gather
Find and verify the most relevant evidence.
- 03
Compare
Test perspectives, contexts, and trade-offs.
- 04
Synthesize
Separate signal from noise and name limitations.
- 05
Communicate
Turn insight into clear, useful next steps.
Experience
Research, public evidence, and institutional support.
A professional path shaped by political science, public policy, field research, teaching, community programs, and public administration.
Volunteer Program Support
Evergreen Brick Works
Supported community programming through visitor information, feedback collection, and participation tracking.
Research Student & Teaching Assistant
University of Ottawa
Conducted qualitative and comparative policy research, prepared analytical reports and briefing notes, and supported students through feedback and inquiry response.
Teaching Assistant / International Scholarship Coordinator
National Research University
Supported academic delivery and international scholarship outreach through student communication, learning management system administration, and information sessions with universities in Ghana.
Census Field Enumerator
Government of Ghana
Conducted more than 500 structured household interviews and verified demographic and socioeconomic data used in the national-planning context.
Education
2025MA, Political ScienceUniversity of Ottawa
2022MA, Public PolicyNational Research University
2018BA, Political ScienceUniversity of Ghana
Let’s work on the question that matters
Thoughtful research.
Clear communication.
Useful next steps.
I’m interested in policy, research, political-analysis, regulatory, public-affairs, and closely related work where careful evidence can improve decisions.
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