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Abdenour Bouich

Toronto

Summary

Strategic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in leadership, policy development, and stakeholder engagement across governmental, diplomatic, and academic settings. Skilled in managing high-profile initiatives, leading interdisciplinary teams, and navigating complex institutional landscapes. Expertise in Indigenous data sovereignty, AI governance, and knowledge stewardship, with a commitment to ethical and community-driven frameworks. Highly regarded for expertise in communication, advocacy, and strategic planning, with a talent for transforming complex concepts into practical policies. Experienced in working across global and cross-cultural contexts, offering valuable perspectives, analytical depth, and multilingual capabilities to a wide range of initiatives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Associate

University of Glasgow
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Company Overview: School of Information Studies
  • Led strategic research projects on Indigenous knowledge management and AI governance
  • Fostered strong relationships with Indigenous communities to enhance policy recommendations
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary collaborations and facilitated stakeholder engagement
  • Contributed to drafting grant proposals and policy reports for AI ethics and Indigenous governance
  • School of Information Studies

Education Support Administrator

University of Exeter
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Company Overview: Business School
  • Provided executive-level administrative support to senior leadership
  • Managed high-level communications, policy briefings, and coordinated diplomatic events
  • Developed strategic recommendations for operational improvements and governance structures
  • Handled financial oversight, budgeting, and resource management for departmental activities
  • Business School

Co-Founder & Advocacy Lead

Exeter Chiefs for Change
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: UK
  • Led a successful advocacy campaign to end the use of Native American imagery in sports branding
  • Built partnerships with Indigenous organizations and governmental bodies to influence policy change
  • Developed public awareness campaigns and managed media relations
  • Spearheaded community engagement initiatives, fostering cross-cultural dialogue
  • UK

Events Manager

Xanthos Journal
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: University of Exeter
  • Planned and executed high-profile academic events
  • Managed budgets, vendor contracts, and logistical arrangements
  • Designed and implemented event strategies to promote inclusivity and engagement
  • University of Exeter

Editor & Communications Manager

Xanthos Journal
01.2018 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: University of Exeter
  • Oversaw editorial strategy and managed communications with international contributors
  • Directed content creation and publication processes, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives
  • Organized symposiums and conferences
  • Led public engagement initiatives and media strategies to enhance the journal's impact
  • University of Exeter

President

Bejaia English Students Team Association (BEST)
12.2013 - 06.2016
  • Company Overview: Algeria
  • Led a student organization, driving policy advocacy and community engagement
  • Organized national and international academic events
  • Managed partnerships with embassies, educational institutions, and funding organizations
  • Advocated for student rights and academic program reforms
  • Algeria

Education

PhD - Indigenous Studies

University of Exeter
03.2025

MA - English Literature and Civilization

University of Bejaia
01.2016

BA - English Literature and Civilization

University of Bejaia
01.2014

Skills

  • Leadership & Strategic Planning
  • Diplomatic & Government Relations
  • Policy Development & Implementation
  • Project & Event Management
  • Communications & Public Affairs
  • Indigenous Data Sovereignty & AI Governance
  • Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement
  • Budgeting & Resource Management
  • Advocacy & Public Policy Analysis
  • Multilingual (English, French, Berber, Arabic, German)

Certification

  • Grant Writing & Funding Strategies, University of Glasgow, 2024
  • AI Ethics & Indigenous Knowledge Stewardship, iREAL Project, 2024
  • Decolonial Methodologies Summer School, University of Exeter, 2021
  • Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, University of Exeter, 2018-2019
  • Leadership Development Training, The Source School of Languages, 2014
  • Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (DALF C2), Institut Français, Algeria, 2014

Additional Information

Permanent Resident of Canada (PR)

Languages

English
French
Berber
Arabic
German

External Engagements And Public Speaking

  • Regular speaker at academic and governmental forums on Indigenous knowledge, policy, and governance.
  • External Reviewer for Transmotion Journal (Indigenous Studies).
  • Contributor to global discussions on AI, governance, Indigenous policy, and ethical data management.
  • Organizer and speaker at international workshops on Indigenous knowledge sovereignty and policy development.

Personal Information

  • Residency: Canadian Permanent Resident
  • Date of Birth: 09/25/92
  • Nationality: Algerian

Timeline

Research Associate

University of Glasgow
05.2024 - 11.2024

Education Support Administrator

University of Exeter
09.2022 - 04.2024

Co-Founder & Advocacy Lead

Exeter Chiefs for Change
01.2020 - 01.2022

Events Manager

Xanthos Journal
09.2019 - 09.2021

Editor & Communications Manager

Xanthos Journal
01.2018 - 09.2021

President

Bejaia English Students Team Association (BEST)
12.2013 - 06.2016

MA - English Literature and Civilization

University of Bejaia

BA - English Literature and Civilization

University of Bejaia

PhD - Indigenous Studies

University of Exeter
Abdenour Bouich