Kristy Frenken Francis
About Kristy Frenken Francis
Kristy Frenken Francis is a Junior Policy Analyst at the Government of Canada, specializing in Indigenous coordination and engagement. She has a background in social media management and research, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Kristy Frenken Francis currently serves as a Junior Policy Analyst at the Government of Canada, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she works within the Indigenous Coordination and Engagement Unit at Employment and Social Development Canada. Her responsibilities include ensuring Indigenous voices are included in decision-making processes and supporting reconciliation and decolonization efforts. She creates engagement materials, such as background information for the Deputy Minister and informational blog posts.
Previous Experience at Government of Canada
Kristy has extensive experience with the Government of Canada, having worked in various capacities. She was a Diversity and Inclusion Researcher for three months in 2018 and served as a Junior Researcher from 2018 to 2020 for two years. Additionally, she worked as an Editor for five months in 2016 and as a Student Assistant for seven months from 2017 to 2018. Her roles have contributed to her understanding of policy development and research in a governmental context.
Educational Background
Kristy holds a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Ottawa, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. Her thesis focused on examining female labor and community in relation to pregnancy and child-rearing in medieval literature. She also earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the same institution between 2015 and 2018. Earlier, she studied Health and Human Services at the University of the Fraser Valley, obtaining a certificate from 2013 to 2015.
Experience in Social Media Management
In 2020, Kristy worked as a Social Media Manager at joni™, an ethical menstrual product brand, for four months. In this role, she contributed to the brand's efforts to combat period poverty. Additionally, she serves as an apprentice Social Media Manager at joni, further developing her skills in digital engagement and outreach.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Before her current roles, Kristy gained diverse work experience in various positions. She worked as a Host at Lone Star Texas Grill from 2016 to 2017 and as Waitstaff at Moxie's Grill & Bar in 2017. She also served as a Customer Experience Representative at Indigo from 2014 to 2015. Her early career experiences provided her with valuable skills in customer service and communication.