Xenia Avvakumova
About Xenia Avvakumova
Xenia Avvakumova is a Senior Program Manager at TELUS with extensive experience in program management, business analysis, and performance analysis.
Company
Xenia Avvakumova is currently working at TELUS, a leading telecommunications company based in Canada. TELUS is known for its commitment to community service, innovation in technology, and a strong focus on environmental sustainability. Xenia contributes to the company's ongoing success through various roles, leveraging her diverse skill set to drive strategic initiatives and organizational change.
Title
Xenia Avvakumova holds the position of Senior Program Manager at TELUS. In this role, she leads strategic initiatives, ensuring effective alignment of strategies between executive leadership, stakeholders, and program teams. Her responsibilities include driving program execution, modernizing job architecture, evolving compensation structures, and ensuring compliance with the Canadian Federal Pay Equity Act.
Education and Expertise
Xenia Avvakumova has a substantial educational background. She holds a Professional Coaching Certification from iPEC Coaching and a Leadership Essentials Certification from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Anthropology from Western University and another Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology from King's University College. Her expertise spans professional coaching, leadership, management, and social sciences.
Professional Background
Xenia Avvakumova has a diverse professional background, particularly with TELUS, where she has held various roles. She served as Senior People & Culture Advisor, Senior Project Manager, Senior Business Analyst, and Performance Analyst. Prior to TELUS, she worked as a Business Intelligence Analyst at Morneau Shepell for seven years and as a Research Assistant at Western University's Social Cognition Lab for three years. Her extensive experience covers business analysis, project management, and performance analytics.
Advocacy and Mentorship
Xenia Avvakumova is deeply committed to promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in her professional endeavors. She co-chairs an Employee Resource Group (ERG) for women, advocating for gender equity and fostering growth. Additionally, she serves as a board member of a professional organization aiming to create opportunities for skill development for women in communications and technology. Xenia is also in the process of becoming a certified coach, driven by a passion for coaching and mentoring. Her work in these areas demonstrates her dedication to creating safe spaces for growth and connection.