
Natalie Sotelo
@nataliesotelo
I research Canadian digital currencies, policy, regulation, and ethical financial systems.
What I'm looking for
I'm researching the future of digital currencies, policy, and regulation in Canada while working as a Research Assistant and Academic Success Coach at Toronto Metropolitan University. My work draws on Canadian economic policy, fintech, ethics, qualitative and quantitative research, and data synthesis.
Across Toronto Metropolitan University, RebuildTO, Operation Black Vote Canada, and The Creative School, I've led research, strategic initiatives, equity-focused administration, policy advocacy, and community engagement. I translate complex research into actionable, evidence-based insights grounded in inclusive and community-engaged practice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Civil Society Participation in Peace Negotiations, 1975 to 2026
Academic Success Coach
Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Worked as Academic Success Coach at Faculty of Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University.
Worked as Instructional Designer and Facilitator at Drag Academy.
Worked as Head of Strategic Initiatives at Sirelico.
Community Engagement & Policy Advocacy for Black Canadian Voter Rights
Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)
Worked as Community Engagement & Policy Advocacy for Black Canadian Voter Rights at OPERATION BLACK VOTE CANADA.
Academic Success Coach
Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 (7 months)
Worked as Academic Success Coach at Faculty of Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University.
Worked as Co-Lead, Research at RebuildTO.
Manager, Special Projects, Strategic Planning and Enterprise Partnerships
Jun 2024 - Nov 2024 (5 months)
Worked as Manager, Special Projects, Strategic Planning and Enterprise Partnerships at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Manager, Administration and Equity, Interior Design
Jan 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 6 months)
Worked as Manager, Administration and Equity, Interior Design at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Manager, Special Projects
Dec 2021 - Feb 2022 (2 months)
Worked as Manager, Special Projects at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University.
FCAD Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group
Mar 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 10 months)
Worked as FCAD Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Worked as Manager at The Catalyst @ The Creative School.
Search Committee Member (Associate Dean, Scholarly, Research and Creative Activi
Oct 2020 - Jan 2021 (3 months)
Worked as Search Committee Member (Associate Dean, Scholarly, Research and Creative Activities) at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Course: Communication, Law and Ethics
Locate grant opportunities for researchers
Assist with grant writing and editing
Develop process documents, templates
Provide one on one support for grant applicants
Provide information sessions for new grant applicants
Develop SRC programming, including information workshops and information sessions
Writing, editing and research
Knowledge mobilization
Strategic planning
Project management
Course: Communication, Law and Ethics
Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
Evaluate student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of techniques and provide regular feedback
Engage in scholarly work through research, discovery, teaching, service and leadership
Remain current in trends, standards, Canadian acts, legislation and regulations
Event Planning and Community Outreach
Sep 2018 - Apr 2019 (7 months)
Event planning and organizing
Communications - e.g. emails, press releases, promotional materials
Client Relationship and Networking
Social Media Strategy, Coordination, Marketing and Dissemination
Marketing - Eventbrite, promotional materials
Venue Coordination
Graphic Design - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
Google Office
Microsoft Office
Content Specialist at the Centre for Communicating Knowledge
Sep 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 4 months)
The Content Specialist works closely with the CCK Project Manager to develop, review and revise, and recommend written content to support project objectives. The Content Strategist plays an integral role in ensuring content is truthful, accurate, and appropriately articulated to various audiences based on intended outcomes and usage. In addition, the Content Strategist liaises with the client to i
Graduate Student, Master of Professional Communication
Sep 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Courses: Communications Theory, Media Relations, Advanced Editing and Document Design, Virtual Organization (internet, social media and communication practices), Advanced Presentations, Brand Management and Research Methods
Research key industry trends and new ideas emerging within communication, design, and business
Develop content for social media, including blog posts
Understand project requirements and source materials provided by clients to construct strong narratives targeted to key audiences, including storyboarding, content writing and editing
Apply technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite to develop asset
Administrative Assistant, Academic Integrity Office
Aug 2016 - Jun 2017 (10 months)
Acted as the first point of contact for incoming AIO inquires, appeals, and AIC documents
Advised the Ryerson community members on Ryerson Senate Policy 60 and its procedures
Case management - intake, processing, scheduling and closing – Facilitated Discussions, Appeals and Progressive Discipline matters
Compiled, organized, and maintained data and statistics (from Senate, Faculties, and Depar
Coordinator, Appeals, Discipline, Faculty Grievances
Sep 2009 - Sep 2015 (6 years)
Wrote, revised and issued correspondence, documentation and decisions
Website content development, research and writing
Designed and implemented new processes, procedures and documentation
Coordinated, oversaw and attended academic discipline and academic appeal hearings
Provided procedural advice to panel members, counsel and the University community
Case management – worked with divisions
Office Assistant/Administrative Assistant/Paralegal
Jan 2008 - Sep 2009 (1 year 8 months)
Assisted counsel with hearing and HMT/PHC dates with any urgent requests for information and/or documents
Drafted detailed summaries of discipline records in response to internal and external requests using the AS400/iSeries
Accurately interpreted and summarized sometimes complex or incomplete discipline records, including Formal Complaints, Notices of Application, Orders of the Hearing Panel
Conducted intake of new cases (conduct interviews with clients, needs assessment)
Provided summary advice in the main areas of: landlord and tenant law; Ontario Disability Support Program; Social Assistance; and immigration
Carried out community development and outreach activities with low-income and homeless people. Involved in projects such as Member of Rights of Non-Status Women Workgroup, t
Recorded lengthy and complex court proceedings, using excellent oral and written communication skills with a high standard of Canadian English language grammar and spelling
Maintained knowledge of the Ontario Court of Justice and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice rules, acts, statues and legislation relating to transcript format, production and billing
Prepared accurate transcripts, using ex
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Communication & Culture- Joint Graduate Program at Toronto Metropolitan University & York University
The Dais @ Toronto Metropolitan University
Leading Through Policy Change
Issued Apr 2026 · Expired Apr 2026
Ryerson University
Master of Professional Communication
2017 - 2018
Seneca Polytechnic
Diploma, Court and Tribunal Agent (Accelerated)
2005 - 2006
University of Toronto - Victoria University
Hons.BA, Women's Studies, Equity Studies and Caribbean Studies
1998 - 2003
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