

HELLO, I'M
Raumina Rezai
A goofy girl in a professional world
.jpg)
WELCOME
Hi! My name is Raumina (Rah-me-na).
I was born in Vancouver, raised in the suburbs of Toronto, and have called Montreal, downtown Toronto, and Victoria home more recently since.
I'm a recent University of Victoria, Faculty of Law graduate with lots to share. I invite you to find out more about me:
​
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2020 - 2023
Juris Doctor - University of Victoria / Victoria, BC​
2011 - 2016
Bachelor of Education: Kindergarten Elementary – McGill University / Montreal, QC
Awards
-
Heather Raven Leadership Award / University of Victoria, Faculty of Law / 2022​​
-
Walter & Mary Marsh Leadership Scholarship / McGill University / 2016
-
Awarded to "outstanding students who have demonstrated leadership qualities"​
-
​​
-
Nominated for Jean M. Gynne Teaching Award / 2016
​​​
-
McGill Scarlet Key Recipient / McGill University / 2015
-
Recognized by McGill's president as "the most prestigious award at McGill to recognize and celebrate excellence in leadership"​
-
​​
-
Nominated for Phyllis Shapiro Teaching Award / 2014
​
-
Arts York Drama Award / 2011
-
Awarded to one student after four years of intensive theatre study​
-
Studied theatre forms include movement, mask, clown, stand-up, Shakespeare and play-writing
-
​
Community Involvement
WHAT I’VE GIVEN BACK
-
President / University of Victoria Law Students' Society (LSS) / 2021 - Present
-
Preside over and chair all executive meetings, holding the deciding vote
-
Meet regularly with the Dean and Associate Deans to discuss student affairs
-
Represent and advocate for all Faculty of Law students at the University of Victoria
-
​
-
First-Year Representative / University of Victoria Law Students' Society (LSS) / 2020 - Present
-
Created two weeks of enticing and engaging Orientation events for the Faculty
-
Created a sponsorship package and worked closely with multiple law firms
-
Creatively found solutions to host safe events in accordance with PHO
-
Planned and implemented one week of virtual orientation: Winter Welcome 2021
-
Created and hosted a weekly summer Zoom Q&A session for incoming students
-
Proactively hosted a 1L Townhall to discuss online learning bringing concerns to Faculty
-
​​
-
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) Law Student / ProBono Students Canada, UVic Chapter / 2020 - 2021
-
Researched to create a legal terminology glossary to help clients understand key terminologies surrounding sexual assault in accessible language
-
-
Becoming an Active Bystander Workshop Facilitator / McGill Office of the Dean of Students / 2015 - 2016
-
Led workshops on sensitive materials with a variety of audience types
-
Workshop topics included: what is consent, tools for becoming an active bystander, effectively responding to and providing support for survivors of sexual assault
-
-
VP Communications / McGill Education Undergraduate Society / 2015 - 2016
-
Handled all communications for the EdUS through various social media outlets
-
Created, ordered and managed all merchandise orders for the Faculty of Education
-
-
Head of Communications / McGill Education Frosh / 2013, 2014, 2015
-
Worked closely with all undergraduate faculties at McGill to plan and implement Orientation Week for 7000+ incoming McGill students, and more closely 150 students in the Faculty
-
Responsible for all communications for Education Frosh through various social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, email, website development and management)
-
Produced original promotional videos using Final Cut Pro (bit.ly/edfrosh)
-
​
-
Volunteer Coordinator / McGill Education Career Fair / 2014, 2015
-
Oversaw all volunteers (100+) for the Faculty of Education's largest event​
-
​
-
Head Coordinator / EDUBuddy: McGill Faculty of Education's Mentoring Program / 2013 - 2015
-
Grew the mentoring program from 20 to 100 participants​
-
Created new training materials and sessions for all "Big Buddies"
-
Planned and ran events for all "Buddies" in the program
-
​
-
VP Academic / McGill Education Undergraduate Society (EdUS) / 2013 - 2015
-
Represented Faculty of Education students and their academic needs at an executive level​
-
Acted as liaison between students and administration in the Faculty of Education
-
Sat as the undergraduate representative on the Faculty of Education Dean Selection Committee
-
​​
-
Founder and Head / FYRE: McGill Education's First-Year Council / 2013 - 2015
-
Recognized a lack of community for first-year students in the Faculty of Education
-
Proposed and implemented a new first-year council for students in the faculty (including interviews, committee training, council structure, mentorship)
-
-
Founder and Manager / Detention Den: 4à7 / 2013 - 2015
-
Created a bi-weekly social event for students and professors in the Faculty of Education
-
Handled all logistics (i.e. liquor permits, liquor orders and coordination with administration)
-
Planned the bi-weekly organization with about 120 participants each week
-
​
-
Head Coordinator / McGill Education Frosh / 2013
-
Helped Education Orientation Week have a 75% increase in participants from previous year​
-
Interesting Facts
​
-
I have a poodle mix named Alfie! He's the sweetest boy;
-
I have read my childhood diary in front of a packed audience and made it on a podcast doing so (twice!);
-
I have been to almost every province in Canada, (and have had to guide tours in some on my first visit!);
-
I attended a full-day sumo wrestling tournament in Osaka, Japan;
-
I love learning instruments and have spent time learning the piano, alto saxophone and violin;
-
I have lived in the three biggest cities in Canada;
-
I can name all 50 states of the US (I like memorizing things for fun sometimes); and
-
I joked about meeting someone famous in a well-known New York restaurant... and then met the Backstreet Boys