Sandy Chu
About Sandy Chu
Sandy Chu is a Strategic Policy Analyst with extensive experience in policy research and communication. She has worked in various roles within government and educational institutions, contributing to risk management and strategic planning.
Work at Government of Canada
Sandy Chu has been employed as a Strategic Policy Analyst at the Government of Canada since 2016. In this role, she has led the creation of the agency's first three-year Corporate Risk Profile through comprehensive research and organization-wide consultations. She has facilitated integrated risk management processes by leading recurring meetings with subject matter experts and stakeholders across the organization. Additionally, she has conducted an environmental scan and strategic foresight report on the impact of upcoming policy and legislative changes relevant to the agency's mandate. Sandy has also developed business intelligence tools specifically tailored for long-term investment planning and resource management.
Education and Expertise
Sandy Chu holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations from The University of British Columbia, which she completed from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in International Economic Policy from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, studying from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she studied International Relations and Political Science at University College London (UCL) for 11 months in 2013. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in policy analysis and strategic communication.
Background
Sandy Chu's professional journey began with various roles in the Vancouver Lower Mainland. She worked as a Private Tutor at the UBC Museum of Anthropology from 2010 to 2015 and also served as a Multimedia Designer at the same institution during that period. In 2015, she took on the role of Curatorial Assistant at the Italian Cultural Centre for three months. In 2016, she briefly worked as a Data Visualization and Communications Specialist at the Canadian International Development Platform and as a Policy Research Intern at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in Ottawa.
Achievements
During her career, Sandy Chu has crafted strategies to effectively communicate complex information through reports, infographics, and dashboards aimed at diverse stakeholders. Her ability to lead the creation of the Corporate Risk Profile and conduct strategic foresight reports highlights her analytical skills and expertise in policy development. Additionally, her experience in developing business intelligence tools demonstrates her commitment to enhancing resource management and investment planning.