Marissa Deweerd is an experienced professional in the field of immigration and refugee services, currently serving as a Registry Officer at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada since August 2022. Previously, Deweerd held various roles within the same organization, including Supervisor of Registry Support Services, where initiatives included a peer-to-peer mentorship program and overseeing refugee hearings to manage high caseloads. Additional contributions involved spearheading the Health Care Workers Program to support refugee claimants and participating in operational enhancements through the Registry Officer pilot program. Marissa's background also encompasses roles in educational assistance, advocacy, and project management with NGOs focused on refugees, alongside a solid academic foundation with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Religious Studies from Mount Allison University, supplemented by a Human Resources Management Certificate from the University of Toronto.
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