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Candice Ali

@candiceali

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Experienced criminology researcher and educator focused on security analysis.

Trinidad and Tobago

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles using my security research and publishing skills where I can influence policy, mentor learners, and contribute to evidence-based programs in collaborative, mission-driven organizations.

I am a criminology researcher and educator with experience in security analysis, publishing, and secondary education. I have led editorial production for academic publications, conducted analytic research on extremism, hate crimes and human trafficking, and developed curricula and assessments for Ontario secondary courses.

I combine qualitative and quantitative research skills with technical tools like IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook and Stata to support decision-making, reporting, and outreach. I also manage content and communications for initiatives, mentor students, and serve on nonprofit boards to drive impact in community and policy settings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Secondary Teacher

Maple Leaf International School

Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 (3 months)

Developed lesson, unit and assessment plans for Ontario secondary courses (Grade 9 Exploring Canadian Geography and Grade 12 Nutrition and Health) and taught and graded all course components during term.

Lesson planning Assessment Design Classroom Instruction Curriculum Development Student Evaluation Secondary Education

Junior Research Analyst

The Canadian Center for Identity-Based Conflict

Jan 2021 - Aug 2021 (7 months)

Collected and analyzed data on security threats including extremism, hate crimes and cyber-attacks; wrote reports, maintained victim and criminal databases, and led monthly expert roundtables.

Research Data Analysis Report Writing Database Management Stakeholder Engagement

Head of Publications

Canadian Association of Security and Intelligence Studies

Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year)

Wrote, drafted, edited and performed final review of academic articles and book chapters; reorganized text for consistency and oversaw copy editing, fact checking and production across multiple publications.

Copy Editing Proofreading Content Management Quality Assurance

Researcher and Content Creator

London Anti-Human Trafficking Committee

Oct 2017 - Apr 2018 (6 months)

Conducted research to inform executive decision-making on human trafficking, developed outreach and sensitization programs, and managed content for LAHTC social media and website.

Human Trafficking Research Outreach programs Content Creation Social Media Management Policy Research

High School Intern

International School of Port of Spain

Aug 2013 - Jun 2014 (10 months)

Assisted in bi-weekly leadership lectures and weekly AP Environmental Sciences and AP Geography sessions; executed student affairs and administrative tasks including parent correspondence and student records.

Student Affairs Administrative Support Record keeping Lecture Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of York

Master of Arts, Criminology and Social Research

Master of Arts in Criminology and Social Research completed in 01/2023 with coursework and research in criminology and social research.

University of British Columbia

Held role as Head of Publications contributing editorial and production work while affiliated with academic publications between 04/2021 and 08/2021.

Canadian Association of Security and Intelligence Studies (CASIS)

2020 - 2021

Served in publication-related certification/roles with CASIS between 08/2020 and 08/2021 contributing editorial and production work.

Canadian Center for Identity-Based Conflict

Research / Security Analysis

2021 - 2021

Completed certification and served as Junior Research Analyst from 01/2021 to 08/2021 conducting data collection and analysis on security threats.

Western University

Bachelor of Arts, Geography and Criminology

2014 - 2018

Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Geography and Criminology completed in 06/2018, involving research and coursework related to trafficking in persons and security studies.