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  • $35 hourly
    Hello! I am an expert in proofreading and editing all kinds of content. I have a Master of Public Administration degree, and my day job involves writing, editing, and proofreading highly sensitive information for senior-level officials. My research and writing skills from university make me an excellent freelancer for your job. I am quick, thorough, and pay attention to detail. I believe the job of a freelancer is to understand what their client wants and deliver exceptional service. I previously spent six years in the financial services industry providing tailored investment advice to clients and won numerous awards for my work. This shows the dedication I have to excel and meet your needs. I am excited to work with you and look forward to hearing back from you!
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Google Docs
    Data Analysis
    Microsoft Excel
    Writing
    Policy Analysis
    Creative Writing
    Content Writing
    Blog Writing
    Editing & Proofreading
    Communication Skills
    Article
    Blog Content
    English
  • $35 hourly
    🔍 40% of policy failures happen because decision-makers ignore the invisible power players. I’m Jaime Andrés, a bilingual Policy Analyst and Research Strategist with 12+ years of experience mapping the real forces behind public decision-making — including non-state actors, informal power networks, and territorial conflicts. ⚡ WHAT I DO • Detect non-obvious risk factors before million-dollar policies or investments go wrong • Build stakeholder maps that reveal who really holds power in your ecosystem • Deliver conflict-sensitive policy analysis + financial risk assessments for complex territories • Translate deep research into clear reports, dashboards & decision-ready visuals 📈 WHAT YOU GET ✅ Implementation risk assessments – anticipate roadblocks early ✅ Stakeholder intelligence – map hidden veto players & informal authorities ✅ Policy briefs + dashboards – customized for NGOs, governments, think tanks & investors ✅ Fully bilingual delivery – Spanish, English, and conversational French 🧠 WHY CLIENTS TRUST ME • 🎓 Master’s in Latin American Political Studies (12-year thesis in conflict zones) • 📚 Author of International Relations and Introduction to Sociology (2025) • 💼 Licensed LLQP advisor managing client portfolios (iA Financial Group) • 📊 IBM Certified: Data Science, Machine Learning, Policy Visualization • 💯 100% Job Success Score on Upwork 🚀 RECENT WINS → Reduced policy delays by 35% via a custom “failure prediction” framework → Mapped 24 hidden stakeholder groups for an NGO’s implementation redesign → Developed conflict-aware governance tools now used in 3 countries ⚡ RATES: $30–$65/hr depending on scope | Fast delivery: Initial insights in 48–72 hrs Need to know what's really going on in your policy landscape? Let's uncover the hidden forces together. Book a consult or message me now.
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Data Science
    Financial Analysis
    Business Intelligence
    Market Research
    Data Visualization
    Competitive Intelligence
    Resolves Conflict
    Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
    Program Evaluation
    Qualitative Research
    Statistical Analysis
    Data Analysis
    Research & Strategy
    Policy Analysis
  • $35 hourly
    I'm a GIS technician and cartographer specialising in data analytics and visualisation! Need a map? I can help! - Working in ArcGIS pro, Python, mySQL and other platforms - Full project management - Communication is key. Let's keep in touch!
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Data Analysis
    Policy Development
    ArcGIS Online
    ArcGIS
    GIS
    GIS Software
  • $40 hourly
    The words that describe me? Enthusiastic, dedicated, and most of all: meticulous. My passion for high quality work is without parallel. I completed graduate school at the internationally competitive London School of Economics, placed at the top of my class in two out of three courses, and was in the top 10% of the other course. In one class I was the first person in history to finish the course with a perfect score. I am a specialist in the following subjects: Social Anthropology (cultural analysis), Political Science, Foreign Policy Analysis, East Asian International Politics, Ethnic Conflict, and Modern China. I also have training in economics and medical research analysis. As an editor I specialize in evaluating the logical consistency and strength of argument and rhetoric. My writing background includes international documentaries, newspapers, and television. Some of my most recent public articles have appeared in The Diplomat and International Policy Digest. I have also worked as an academic writing consultant at the graduate school level.
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Article
    Academic Writing
    Blog Content
    English
    Policy Writing
  • $32 hourly
    I fuse storytelling with strategy to help NGOs, and education startups, like Mastory and OneWater, craft emotionally evocative narratives. My aims are to move policy and turn complex ideas into compelling public action. BA degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, at the University of British Columbia (2020-2025). With a focus on 'lobbying through storytelling', I was able to merge my passion for film and storytelling, while also maintaining a more "conventional" approach to academia. Examples of related work, include: - El Espíritu de Nuestro Mar (The Spirit of Our Sea), 2024. Co-producer/Editor/Writer/Camera Operator. Somos Oceanos. United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. As a sub-group of the University of Oxford-born OneWater, our team in Somos Oceanos was tasked with creating a documentary project that would promote inclusive management of the Marine Protected Area (MPA) of the Espiritu Santo Archipelago - located near La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mex. I co-wrote the main script for narration (in Spanish), organized meetings, and operated camera b. [website and film's link, below]. - Heart Rider, 2023. Writer/Director/Editor. Finalist and Special Mention in the Global Shorts Festival, 2023. A documentary/character study of Brock Tully, a self-proclaimed activist that has cycled over 50,000km throughout North America to raise awareness for a "kinder" world [link for trailer can be found below, and the full 36min film is provided upon request]. - Mastory, 2021. Content Writer. Gates Foundation Committed Grant. Amidst the creation of a prototype AR videogame to replace/augment schoolbooks, the team at Mastory - an educational platform dedicated to math teachers - hired me to assist in character designs, dialogues, origin stories and world lore. The story revolved around a “mad” scientist, who, after finding traces of alien activity in the school, contacts the students for help. By solving math equations, the students would try to find the scientist's daughter - kidnapped by the strange creatures. Sometimes I was asked to write articles, as well. Projects outside my specific academic area are still affiliated to storytelling, and include: - Oneironaut: Vigil and Cognition, 2021. Director/Writer/Lead Actor. International Silent Film Festival Official Selection. After receiving a magic box of matches, Agustín de Zaragoza falls into profound nightmares, where he confronts his major fears while trying to escape. A series of revelations will take him to the darkest corners of his own being [link below]. - The Tap-Dancing Fish, 2023. Lead Actor/Locations Manager. Commissioned by The UBC Film Society. I was asked to assist in portraying the antagonist of Ethan White's directorial vision of kinship rivalry. A grinchean character, my role consisted in portraying a fisherman that sabotages his father's funeral out of spite for his adoptive, tap dancing, anthropomorphized-fish, sibling. [link for trailer, below]. Full film is yet to be released, due to necessary unreleased festival constraints. - Tortilla, 2024. Lead Actor. Farah Khalil's directorial thesis for the Vancouver Film School. My character Miguel, a teenage boy, is forced to have dinner with the family of the girl he has a crush on. My prospective mother-in-law will only allow Camila (Tamara Pelayo) to have a date with me if I have dinner with the whole family first. Chana (Aida Hernandez) takes it upon herself, alongside Camila's siblings, to make my experience a living hell [link for trailer, below]. I have also worked as a reenactor for National Geographic's Hitler's Last Stand (S5.E2 and E5), 2022, portrayed an extra for a series of Walmart + commercials, 2023, and worked in projects affiliated with UBCP/ACTRA (Union of British Columbia Performers); such as Wine and Coffee, 2024 [link, below], and A Story of Snow, 2024. The latter, winner of the Audience Choice Award in the Small File Film Festival. - 'Spooked Nation', 2022. Content Writer/Voice Actor. The videos I wrote and voiced, covering tales and legends of 'the chupacabra', 'Area 51', and 'scary videos found on the internet', have now been deleted. After providing the owner of the YouTube page a few pieces, the channel was sold.
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Marketing
    Communications
    Education
    Spanish
    Final Draft
    Writing
    Screenwriting
    Fiction Writing
    Microsoft Word
    Proofreading
    English
    Video Commercial
    Explainer Video
    Documentary
  • $35 hourly
    I am passionate about academic writing and research, and have used my educational and professional experience to contribute proofreading and editing services to aid university faculty in their research pursuits. I am a graduate of the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, and have applied my knowledge of international affairs theory and practice to advise government and academic clients on matters of importance to their policy and research development endeavours. I am most comfortable editing and proofreading papers in the social sciences - particularly those suited to an academic or government context - in the areas of political science, international relations, philosophy and economics. I am comfortable providing services in English (U.K. and U.S. variations) and have extensive experience and familiarity with Chicago and APA formatting and citation styles. Meeting client expectations is of paramount importance to me; therefore, I work best when given clear and specific guidelines on the purpose of the project, any special considerations, or anything else deemed critical to know. Regular communication is really important, so please keep in touch!
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Research Methods
    Academic Proofreading
    Report Writing
    Editing & Proofreading
    Government & Public Sector
    Report
    Policy Writing
    Academic Research
  • $25 hourly
    Dedicated and results-driven professional with a diverse background in employment coaching (resume writing, cover letter writing, as well as interview prep), administration (case management, documentation, data input and policy adherence), and translation (Spanish, English, French). Proven ability to build strong customer relationships, develop successful plans and keep organized, up-to date files. Excited to support you in any way I can!
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Tutoring
    Proofreading
    French to Spanish Translation
    French to English Translation
    English to Spanish Translation
    Spanish
    Resume Writing
    Social Science
    File Management
    File Documentation
    Data Entry
    Case Management
    Translation
  • $50 hourly
    Expert in economic research with a focus on policy analysis, country risk assessment, and economic forecasting.
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Foreign Exchange Market
    French
    Arabic
    International Development
    Policy Analysis
    Risk Assessment
    Research Proposals
    Education
    Economic Analysis
  • $75 hourly
    I a nutshell, I am an seasoned postdoctoral researcher and experienced practitioner in community resilience, politics, gender and diversity in Canada. I am gifted in independent research, and passionate about collective project management for community capacity building. Throughout my career, I have focused my research on Canadian governance of immigration and management of diversity through policies targeting integration, as well as majority-minority relations in Canada. I love deep research as much as participative projects. My academic journey points to my passion for research on public policy, diversity, and minority rights in the context of Canada, and I hope to further advance Canadian research on governance on immigration and the protection of minority rights in a time of rising polarization.
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Editing & Proofreading
    French
    English
    Gender Analysis
    Policy Analysis
    Immigration
    Writing
    Diversity & Inclusion
    Equity Research & Analysis
    Government & Public Sector
    Academic Research
    Proofreading
    Academic Editing
    Content Writing
  • $60 hourly
    I’m a purpose-driven policy professional with over 10 years of experience shaping impactful policies across global development, public health, and social sectors. I specialize in inclusive policy design, behavioral insights, and systems thinking to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations. Throughout my career, I’ve successfully led cross-functional teams, secured donor funding, and delivered data-driven solutions that inform and influence decision-making. My expertise spans the full policy cycle—from development to evaluation—and I bring a deep command of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. 🔹 Proficient in ATLAS.ti, NVivo, and R 🔹 Skilled in policy analysis, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement 🔹 Experienced in writing high-impact policy briefs, proposals, and strategic frameworks 🔹 Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-sector partnerships Whether you need support on research and analysis, strategic policy writing, proposal development, or stakeholder engagement strategies, I bring rigor, clarity, and purpose to every project. Let’s work together to create meaningful impact.
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    AI Policy
    Policy Development
    Stakeholder Management
    IBM SPSS
    Quantitative Research
    Stata
    Quantitative Analysis
    Article Writing
    Budget Proposal
    Grant Proposal
    Qualitative Research
    Policy Writing
    Policy Analysis
  • $50 hourly
    I’m a professional consultant with strong experience in education services, academic writing, and translation. Whether you need support with application materials, research-based writing, or clear and accurate translation between English and Chinese, I can help you meet your goals. - Skilled in education consulting, academic writing/editing, and English–Chinese translation - Deep understanding of cross-cultural communication and international education systems - Reliable, responsive, and committed to clear, ongoing communication throughout the project Let’s connect to make your project a success.
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Writing
    Editing & Proofreading
    Tutoring
    Education
    College & University
    College Essay
    English
    Mandarin Chinese
    Chinese
    Translation
  • $95 hourly
    I’m a versatile, detail-oriented creative professional with over 10 years of experience spanning web design, full-stack development, UX/UI, copywriting, editing, and brand strategy. My work combines thoughtful design with clear, engaging communication to help businesses, nonprofits, and creative projects stand out and connect with their audiences. Clients value my ability to take complex ideas and turn them into polished, effective websites, marketing materials, and publications. Whether you need a full website build, brand messaging, or high-quality editing and formatting, I bring a collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering results. Areas of expertise: Website design and development (WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify) UX/UI design and optimization Copywriting and content strategy Editing and proofreading (academic, creative, and business) Visual branding and creative consulting If you’re looking for a well-rounded professional who is responsive, easy to work with, and dedicated to bringing your vision to life, I’d love to connect.
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Scientific Writing
    Book Editing
    Typing
    Technical Writing
    Nonfiction
    Essay Writing
    Fiction
    Article
    Editing & Proofreading
  • $17 hourly
    I'm a copyeditor and proofreader for small and medium sized businesses, and individual clients. Whatever your document, I can help improve not just spelling and grammar, but also overall readability, including clarity, precision, and flow! * I have an interdisciplinary education in both social sciences and the humanities * My skills let me address both general audiences and more specialist ones * I am eager to build experience with quality work, so please get in touch anytime!
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Topic Research
    Teaching
    Nonbinary
    Nonfiction
    Narrative
    Microeconomics
    Writing Critique
    Copy Editing
    Gender Analysis
    Stata
    Statistical Analysis
    Statistics
    Formatting
    Sociology
  • $5 hourly
    Highly motivated recent graduate with a degree in Media Studies and Political Science. Eager to take on new challenges and contribute to the success of individual tasks. Experience: • Virtual Assistant • Typing speed of 60+ WPM • Evaluate and analyze media content • Analyzing media ideologies culturally, politically, economically and socially. • Extensive research on governance and media influences • Identify and analyze diverse perspectives that can shape governance • Composing policy briefs and case studies Strong foundation in media theory and literacy to critically evaluate, design and analyze content. As well as a strong critical thinker with an understanding of research and political systems which help shape governance and media
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Literacy
    Government & Public Sector
    Critical Thinking Skills
    Communication Skills
    Marketing Analytics
    Marketing Advertising
    Marketing Communications
    Media Relations
    Media Analytics
    Media & Entertainment
    Political Science
  • $29 hourly
    Public health professional with a strong foundation in policy development, health systems, and strategic foresight. Proficient in epidemiology, program planning and evaluation, health policy analysis, and evidenced-based decision-making. Focused on building strong, collaborative multidisciplinary collaboration and applying systems thinking to address complex health challenges. Driven to advancing health equity and developing innovative policy solutions to improve population health outcomes.
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Healthcare Management
    R
    Strategic Planning
    Public Health
    Policy Writing
    Policy Analysis
    Microsoft Project
    Project Management
    Company Research
    Virtual Assistance
    Market Research
    Academic Research
  • $30 hourly
    A dynamic and results-driven policy advisor with extensive experience in economics, trade policy and global connectivity. Skilled in strategic analysis, stakeholder engagement, and crafting policies that foster sustainable growth, national and international collaboration, and economic development across diverse regions. Additionally, I am a certified Scrum Master with extensive experience in deploying agile methodologies to deliver projects. Skilled in facilitating sprints, backlog management, removing impediments, and promoting collaboration. Furthermore, I am a skilled data entry analyst who can accurately enter, validate, and manage large datasets sourced from different countries. I can support your business in business development, policy advisory, business development, data management, and project management.
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    General Transcription
    Community Relations
    Customer Feedback Documentation
    Product Data Management
    Customer Care
    Client Management
    Agile Project Management
    Policy Analysis
    Scrum
    Business Planning & Strategy
    Stakeholder Management
    Project Management
    Market Research
    Data Entry
  • $30 hourly
    I help busy teams and organizations with: ✔ Virtual administrative support and operations ✔ Program coordination that keeps things moving ✔ Public policy research, briefing notes, and reports ✔ HR training and development tailored to your needs ✔ Improve operational flow, implement structure and increase employee engagement You’ll get reliable, clear communication, quick turnaround, and someone who’s always looking for ways to make your work easier.
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    HR & Business Services
    Career Coaching
    Operational Plan
    Problem Solving
    Briefing Document
    Grant Writing
    HR Policy
    Program Curriculum
    Administrative Support
    Grant Research & Prospect List
    Program Evaluation
    Customer Experience
    Training & Development
    Recruiting
  • $400 hourly
    Public affairs and stakeholder relations leader, experienced in partnering on, developing and executing strategies that lead to successful outcomes. Experienced in public policy development.
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Hospitality & Tourism
    Startup Company
    Marketing
    Public Relations Consultation
    Public Relations Strategy
    Public Administration
    Public Affairs
    Policy Writing
    Policy Development
    Policy Analysis
    Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
    Government & Public Sector
    Strategy
    Public Relations
  • $30 hourly
    Based in Saskatoon, Samantha Yaholnitsky is one of Western Canada’s most dynamic strategists in advocacy, communications, and public affairs. With over a decade of experience in political campaigns, nonprofit leadership, and government relations, Samantha has built a reputation for delivering results that make a lasting impact. Samantha’s career has spanned multiple sectors, from managing high-profile campaigns and advising on policy development to leading innovative initiatives for community-based organizations. Her work bridges Saskatoon’s entrepreneurial spirit with a deep understanding of government tools and systems, honed during her years working in executive government and political offices in Regina. In the political realm, Samantha has successfully managed municipal and provincial campaigns, secured millions in government funding for local nonprofits, and empowered women to run for office through training and mentorship programs. Her ability to combine data-driven strategy with authentic storytelling has made her a sought-after advisor for campaigns and causes across Saskatchewan and beyond. In the private and nonprofit sectors, Samantha has led groundbreaking advocacy and communications projects, including rebranding initiatives, public awareness campaigns, and government relations strategies. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, ensuring her clients are not only heard but also equipped with the tools for long-term success. As the founder and CEO of Momentum Strategies, Samantha has cultivated a trusted network of collaborators—known as the Momentum Collective—offering clients comprehensive solutions in research, branding, design, and stakeholder engagement. Under her leadership, Momentum Strategies has become synonymous with innovation, integrity, and impact, consistently exceeding client expectations while fostering meaningful change. Samantha’s work is guided by a core mission: to empower organizations through strategic advocacy and communication, driving sustainable success and community impact.
    Featured Skill Public Policy
    Briefing Document
    Crisis Communications
    Annual Report
    Communication Strategy
    Public Affairs
    Media Relations
    Brand Strategy
    Strategy
    Strategic Planning
    Government & Public Sector
    Business Writing
    Professional Tone
    Writing
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