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Natalie Sotelo

@nataliesotelo

I research Canadian digital currencies, policy, regulation, and ethical financial systems.

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute rigorous, inclusive research and policy analysis on financial systems, digital currencies, regulation, and social impact, translating complex evidence into actionable insights for communities and decision-makers.

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

Drag Academy logoDA
Current

Instructional Designer and Facilitator

May 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Worked as Instructional Designer and Facilitator at Drag Academy.

Sirelico logoSI

Head of Strategic Initiatives

Aug 2025 - Nov 2025 (3 months)

Worked as Head of Strategic Initiatives at Sirelico.

OPERATION  BLACK VOTE CANADA logoOC

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.

RebuildTO logoRE

Co-Lead, Research

Jul 2024 - Jan 2025 (6 months)

Worked as Co-Lead, Research at RebuildTO.

The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University logoTU

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.

The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University logoTU

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.

Centennial College logoCC

Professor

Jan 2020 - Apr 2020 (3 months)

Course: Communication, Law and Ethics

The Creative School at Ryerson University logoTU

Research Writing Assistant

Oct 2018 - Aug 2019 (10 months)

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

Ryerson University logoRU

Editor - Watchtime Canada - YouTube Canada Report

Feb 2019 - May 2019 (3 months)

Writing, editing and research
Knowledge mobilization
Strategic planning
Project management

Centennial College logoCC

Professor

Jan 2019 - Apr 2019 (3 months)

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

Professor Rick Halpern, University of Toronto Scarborough logoPS

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

Ryerson University logoRU

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

Ryerson University logoRU

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

Stinson Design logoSD

Intern

Jan 2018 - Apr 2018 (3 months)

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

Ryerson University logoRU

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

University of Toronto logoUT

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

The Law Society of Ontario logoTO

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

Willowdale Community Legal Services logoWS

Community Legal Worker

Mar 2007 - Dec 2007 (9 months)

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

Ministry of the Attorney General logoMG

Court Monitor/Reporter

Nov 2006 - Feb 2007 (3 months)

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

CU

Communication & Culture- Joint Graduate Program at Toronto Metropolitan University & York University

TU

The Dais @ Toronto Metropolitan University

Leading Through Policy Change

Issued Apr 2026 · Expired Apr 2026

RU

Ryerson University

Master of Professional Communication

2017 - 2018

SP

Seneca Polytechnic

Diploma, Court and Tribunal Agent (Accelerated)

2005 - 2006

UU

University of Toronto - Victoria University

Hons.BA, Women's Studies, Equity Studies and Caribbean Studies

1998 - 2003

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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