Sylva Sheridan Ma, Ba (Hon.), Cnp
About Sylva Sheridan Ma, Ba (Hon.), Cnp
Sylva Sheridan is a Research Assistant and Communications and Program Advisor at The Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Ottawa, Canada. With a background in law and holistic nutrition, she has held various roles in research and program management since 2008.
Current Role at The Institute of Holistic Nutrition
Sylva Sheridan Ma serves as the Communications and Program Advisor at The Institute of Holistic Nutrition since 2021. In this role, she is part of the communications team and contributes to the growth and development of the institute's mission statement. She engages with potential students, providing guidance and information about programs offered at the institute.
Experience at University of Toronto Press
Sylva Sheridan Ma has been working as a Research Assistant at University of Toronto Press since 2019. In this capacity, she supports various research initiatives and contributes to the publication processes, leveraging her academic background and research skills.
Previous Positions at Andrew Peller Limited
Prior to her current roles, Sylva Sheridan Ma worked at Andrew Peller Limited. She held the position of Acting Manager from 2010 to 2011 and worked as a Retail Representative from 2008 to 2012. These roles provided her with experience in management and customer engagement within the retail sector.
Educational Background
Sylva Sheridan Ma studied at Carleton University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Law from 2006 to 2019. She further pursued her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Arts in Legal Studies from 2019 to 2021. Her thesis, titled 'A Significant Negative Impact: Assessing the Link Between Historical Trauma and Indigenous Child Removal Policies and the Disproportionate Number of Indigenous Children in the Child Welfare System,' was accepted with distinction.
Certification and Training
Sylva Sheridan Ma is a certified Gladue writer, having undergone training in best practices that include ethical research and balancing cultural and legal imperatives. This certification enhances her ability to craft sentencing recommendations that consider the unique circumstances of Indigenous individuals.