Kristy Frenken Francis
About Kristy Frenken Francis
Kristy Frenken Francis is a Diversity and Inclusion Researcher at the Government of Canada, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in English Literature and Human Services, and has held various roles in both governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Current Role as Diversity and Inclusion Researcher
Kristy Frenken Francis has been serving as a Diversity and Inclusion Researcher at the Government of Canada since 2018. In this role, she conducts research focused on measuring diversity and inclusion within governmental departments, specifically for the Labour Program. Her work involves actively engaging with both government and non-government offices to discuss best practices in employment equity and diversity plans.
Experience at Government of Canada
Kristy has held multiple positions at the Government of Canada. She worked as a Student Assistant from 2017 to 2018 for seven months and as an Editor from 2016 to 2017 for five months. Her experiences in these roles contributed to her understanding of governmental operations and policies related to diversity and inclusion.
Educational Background
Kristy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and English Literature from the University of Ottawa, studying from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she studied Human Services at the University of the Fraser Valley from 2013 to 2015. Her educational background provides a foundation for her research and work in diversity and inclusion.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Kristy gained diverse work experience in various positions. She worked as a Youth and Family Inclusion Assistant at Matsqui Abbotsford Impact Society for two months in 2017. Additionally, she served as a Host at Lone Star Texas Grill for seven months from 2016 to 2017 and as a Customer Experience Representative at Indigo for one month in 2016. She also worked as a Page at the House of Commons of Canada from 2015 to 2016.
High School Education
Kristy completed her secondary education at W.J. Mouat Secondary School, attending from 2011 to 2015. This foundational education set the stage for her subsequent academic and professional pursuits.