Brenda

Erandi Aprende is an EdTech initiative promoting inclusive, culturally relevant digital learning across Latin America and North America. As a business development and engagement lead, I collaborate across teams to grow our impact at the intersection of education, sustainability, and social equity.

Provide consecutive interpretation between Spanish, French, and English in sensitive legal, medical, and governmental settings, ensuring linguistic precision and fostering cross-cultural understanding across sectors.

-Delivered interpretation services in legal hearings, administrative procedures, medical appointments, and psychological evaluations, collaborating with public servants, health professionals, legal officials, and newcomers.

-Demonstrated strong diplomatic communication skills, maintaining professionalism, neutrality, and empathy in high-stakes environments involving vulnerable populations and confidential proceedings.

-Built trust and clarity across institutional settings by adapting terminology, tone, and communication styles to diverse audiences — from high-level government officials to frontline health workers and community members.

MITACS ACCELERATE Scholarship

Contributed to a cutting-edge applied research project evaluating the ecological performance of urban green infrastructure. Focused on the “Water Square” at Place Fleurs de Macadam (Plateau Mont-Royal), I assessed how water-sensitive urban design impacts plant health and growth within a biogeochemical and ecological framework.

-Conducted field-based and literature research to inform sustainable urban design.
-Built and managed a custom Excel database to structure, analyze, and visualize ecological and environmental data.
-Delivered a detailed research report to support evidence-based planning for greener, more climate-resilient cities.

Provide administrative and operational support to ensure smooth office functions and effective stakeholder communication.

-Manage scheduling, correspondence, and metting coordination to ensure smooth daily operations.
-Serve as the first point of contact, welcoming visitors and maintaining a professional, approachable environment, enhancing stakeholder engagement and communication.
-Utilize problem-solving and multitasking abilities to handle diverse tasks, supporting team productivity and operational efficiency.
-Adapt quickly to changing priorities, applying flexibility and initiative essential for dynamic and fast-faced environments.

Conducted interdisciplinary research on the regulatory and ecological challenges surrounding community greenhouse projects in Quebec.

-Analyzed urban water infrastructure, environmental, and agri-food policies impacting the development and operation of sustainable green infrastructure.
-Assessed how greenhouse design influences resource efficiency, water management, and nutrient cycling.
-Strengthened expertise in environmental law, water supply and water quality, and integrated resource management through applied case analysis.

Provided front-line administrative and reception support during a multidisciplinary summer program in space sciences. Assisted the accounting team and contributed to daily operations, ensuring a smooth experience for international participants and faculty.

-Managed reception duties, welcoming guests and coordinating day-to-day communication across departments
-Supported accounting processes, including data entry, invoice tracking, and expense documentation
-Maintained organized records and schedules to support program delivery and logistics