Jessica Dionne
About Jessica Dionne
Jessica Dionne is a Citizen Services Officer with the Government of Canada, currently working in Vancouver since 2018. She has extensive experience in education, international development, and grant management, having previously held positions at organizations such as UNICEF and International House Lisboa.
Work at Government of Canada
Jessica Dionne has been employed as a Citizen Services Officer at the Government of Canada since 2018. In this role, she operates in the Vancouver, Canada Area, where she promotes government programs and conducts consultations in both French and English. Her responsibilities include evaluating and managing multiple grant applications and assessing funding budgets. She also coordinates and manages small teams of volunteers, demonstrating her ability to lead and work collaboratively.
Previous Experience in Education
Before her current position, Jessica worked as an English Instructor at International House Lisboa from 2010 to 2012 in the Lisbon Area, Portugal. She also served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Guelph from 2005 to 2007 in Guelph, Ontario. Additionally, she held roles at UNICEF, including Coordinator of the Speaker's Bureau and HIV/AIDS Youth Project Officer, which involved work in Montreal, Canada, and Malawi.
Education and Expertise
Jessica holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, which she completed from 2007 to 2011. She earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Development and History from the University of Guelph from 2005 to 2007. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics from York University, completed from 1998 to 2002, and a one-year exchange at Universidad de las Américas, A.C.
Skills and Competencies
Jessica possesses exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, which are essential in her current role. She is adaptable and sensitive to individual, gender, and cultural differences. Her strong interpersonal skills enable her to build rapport with diverse stakeholder groups. Additionally, she has excellent presentation skills and is capable of designing and delivering workshops for various audiences. She is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Involvement in International Assessments
Throughout her career, Jessica has worked on large-scale international student assessments, including TIMSS, PIRLS, PISA, and ICILS. These assessments contribute to understanding educational outcomes and inform policy decisions at various levels.