Leia Mc Intyre
About Leia Mc Intyre
Leia McIntyre is a Policy Officer at the United Nations Division of Global Affairs Canada, specializing in digital strategies for international organizations. She has a diverse background in health and fitness, communications, and international relations.
Work at Government of Canada
Leia Mc Intyre serves as a Policy Officer in the United Nations Division at Global Affairs Canada. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development and implementation of policies related to international affairs. Her role involves creating digital strategies that support international organizations and governments in multilateral contexts. Mc Intyre's work focuses on content creation that addresses human rights and humanitarian issues, aligning with the objectives of Global Affairs Canada.
Previous Experience in Health and Fitness
Before her current role, Leia Mc Intyre worked at YMCA Canada as a Health and Fitness Program Coordinator from 2010 to 2013. During her three years at the Metro-Central YMCA-YWCA in the National Capital Region, she was responsible for developing and managing health and fitness programs. This role allowed her to engage with the community and promote wellness initiatives.
Experience in Strategic Communications
Leia Mc Intyre has extensive experience in strategic communications, particularly for international organizations. She worked as a Senior Account Executive and Office Manager at Edelman from 2016 to 2017, where she developed communication strategies for various clients. Additionally, she served as a Senior Communications Coordinator at the World Bioenergy Association in 2018, focusing on promoting the organization's initiatives.
Educational Background
Leia Mc Intyre holds a Master of International Affairs from the Geneva Graduate Institute, where she studied Governance, Environment, Resources, and Climate Change from 2018 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor of Humanities and Political Science from Carleton University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in international relations and policy development.
Early Career in Recreation and Media
Leia Mc Intyre began her career as a Sports and Recreation Coordinator at Club Med, where she worked from 2004 to 2007 in various locations including Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, and Mexico. She also briefly hosted a program at Rogers TV in 2011 for three months in Ottawa. These early experiences contributed to her skills in program management and public engagement.