Asha Leila Hussein
About Asha Leila Hussein
Asha Leila Hussein is a Senior Analyst at the Government of Canada, specializing in Skills and Talent Policy. She has extensive experience in various roles within the government and holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Ottawa.
Work at Government of Canada
Asha Leila Hussein has held multiple positions at the Government of Canada since 2013. She began her career as a Statistical Officer for one year before transitioning to a Research and Evaluation Analyst role from 2014 to 2015. Following this, she served as Team Lead and Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor from 2015 to 2017. Asha then worked as a Policy Analyst from 2017 to 2019. Currently, she is employed as a Senior Analyst since 2019, specializing in Skills and Talent Policy within the Industry Sector at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
Education and Expertise
Asha Leila Hussein earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Ottawa, completing her studies from 2005 to 2010. She later pursued a Master's Degree at the same institution, which she obtained from 2011 to 2016. Her academic background supports her expertise in program policy development, particularly within the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. Asha's educational qualifications complement her professional roles, enhancing her analytical capabilities in her current position.
Background
Asha Leila Hussein's early career included a role as an Advocacy Assistant with the Ghana Education Service in 2008. She worked in Yendi Municipal, Northern Ghana, for three months. After this experience, she returned to Canada, where she took on various roles in the Government of Canada, including Project Officer from 2009 to 2013. Her diverse background includes both international and domestic experience in policy and program development.
Contributions to Policy Development
Asha Leila Hussein has contributed to significant initiatives such as the Oceans Protection Plan, where she served as a Senior Policy and Economic Advisor at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard. Her involvement in this project highlights her capacity to engage in high-level policy development and analysis, particularly in areas related to environmental protection and economic sustainability.
Teaching Experience
In addition to her analytical roles, Asha Leila Hussein worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Ottawa in 2012 for 11 months. This position allowed her to engage with students and contribute to their learning experience, further enhancing her communication and instructional skills.