Shayna Plaut

Shayna Plaut is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in human rights, research, and education. Currently serving as the Director of Research and Exhibition Development at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Shayna also works as the Research/Production Manager for the Global Reporting Centre, focusing on anti-immigrant and nationalist sentiments in Europe. With a history of consultancy for various esteemed organizations including the United Nations, Amnesty International, and multiple academic institutions, Shayna has held prominent roles such as Executive Director of the Centre for Social Science Research and Policy and Acting Manager of the Centre for Human Rights Research at the University of Manitoba. Academic contributions include teaching sociology and human rights courses at several universities, while research efforts have led to the publication of multiple articles. Shayna holds a Post-doc from Simon Fraser University and a Doctorate from the University of British Columbia, emphasizing journalism education and human rights.