Melanie Vien Walker
About Melanie Vien Walker
Melanie Vien Walker is a Policy Analyst with the Government of Canada, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Queen's University and has previous experience in various roles, including positions at Natural Resources Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada.
Work at Government of Canada
Melanie Vien Walker has been serving as a Policy Analyst at the Government of Canada since 2021. In this role, she is involved in analyzing and developing policies that impact various sectors within the government. Her work is based in Ottawa, Ontario, where she has contributed to policy initiatives for three years.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her current position, Melanie worked at Natural Resources Canada as a Policy Analyst from 2018 to 2021. She also held the role of Office Manager at Royal Rideau Property Group from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as an Interpreter/Guide for Veterans Affairs Canada in Lille Area, France, for four months in 2017. Her experience includes working as a Note Taker at the University of Ottawa in 2016 and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the same institution from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Melanie holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on Public Policy Analysis from Queen's University, which she completed from 2017 to 2018. She also earned an Honours Bachelor of Social Science in Conflict Studies and Human Rights from the University of Ottawa, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background supports her expertise in policy analysis and public administration.
Research and Academic Contributions
During her time at the University of Ottawa, Melanie contributed to academic research as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Institute for Science, Society and Policy. This role involved supporting research initiatives and enhancing her understanding of the intersection between science, policy, and society.