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Ridha Chilmeran
Government Relations | Artificial Intelligence
Ridha Chilmeran is an experienced professional specializing in government and stakeholder relations at the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence.1 He has been serving as the Manager of Government & Stakeholder Relations at Vector Institute since January 2022.1
Professional Background
Ridha has a diverse background in political advisory roles, advocacy, and public relations. His career highlights include:
- Current Role: Manager, Government & Stakeholder Relations at Vector Institute (2022-present)1
- Previous Positions:
- Manager, Government Relations & Operations at Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) (2018-2021)1
- Sr. Policy & Operations Advisor for the Hon. Laura Albanese, Minister of Citizenship & Immigration, Ontario Government (2016-2018)1
- Stakeholder Relations for the Hon. Ted McMeekin, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Ontario Government (2014-2016)1
Education
Ridha holds two degrees from Brock University:
During his studies, he worked as a Teaching Assistant for Microeconomics and Macroeconomics courses and completed an internship at the Ontario Ministry of Finance.1
Skills and Expertise
Ridha's expertise lies in:
- Government relations
- Stakeholder management
- Artificial intelligence policy
- Aerospace industry advocacy
- Political advisory
Recognition
In 2019, Ridha received the Babylon Award of Excellence from the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Canada, recognizing outstanding members of the Iraqi community in Canada.1
Personal
Ridha is bilingual, with native or bilingual proficiency in both Arabic and English.1 He is based in Milton, Ontario, Canada.1
