Ashley Kuzma
About Ashley Kuzma
Ashley Kuzma is a Foreign Service Officer with the Government of Canada, serving in Ottawa since 2018. She has a background in international relations and has held various roles in organizations such as UNICEF Canada and Nexen.
Work at Government of Canada
Ashley Kuzma has been serving as a Foreign Service Officer at the Government of Canada since 2018. In this role, she is involved in various diplomatic and international relations activities, contributing to Canada's foreign policy objectives. Her position is based in Ottawa, Ontario, where she engages with global partners and stakeholders to promote Canadian interests abroad.
Previous Experience in International Organizations
Prior to her current role, Ashley Kuzma gained valuable experience in international organizations. She worked as a Special Events Intern at UNICEF Canada for three months in 2013, where she assisted in organizing events to support children's rights. In 2014, she served as a Global Mobility Intern at Nexen for three months, focusing on global workforce management. Additionally, she was a Language Assistant at France Éducation International from 2017 to 2018, where she contributed to language education in Toulouse, France.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Kuzma holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Relations from The University of British Columbia, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also participated in the Explore Program at Université Laval in 2016, focusing on French language studies for 11 months. Furthermore, she studied at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Sciences for 11 months in 2015, enhancing her understanding of social sciences in an international context.
Internship and Early Career Experience
In her early career, Ashley Kuzma completed several internships that provided her with diverse experiences. She worked as a Research & Policy/Communications Intern at the Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (AAISA) for three months in 2016, focusing on research and communication strategies. Additionally, she served as a Development Officer at the Calgary Justice Film Festival for five months in 2016, where she was involved in fundraising and event planning. Earlier, she worked as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor at YMCA Canada from 2010 to 2012.