Hi, I'm Philip Tanner.  I have a Ph.D. in Behavioural Sciences, focussing on women and girl's empowerment.  I have a multi-sectoral experience ranging from psycho-social and trauma support to nutrition, education, water & sanitation and health.  I've worked in over 65 countries and travelled to 130 and counting and am listed amongst the top 15 travellers in Canada.  I grew up in Asia and Africa, living and schooling in 18 countries worldwide.  I joined the United Nations out of post-secondary and have worked for a number of non-profits.  I have been a diplomat, a relief worker in conflict-affected countries, a development officer, project manager, country director and a regional director of overseas programs.  I've designed world-class projects, received awards for some, been a project manager of multiple large-scale projects, submitted hundreds of proposals and have had a highly successful win rate over that time.  I even teach University 3rd and 4th Year Under-Grads who are preparing to launch their careers, in Project Management, Food Security, the politics of food and other courses.  Working with young people and preparing them for a career in fund-raising, project management and responding to the many emotional and physical challenges of working abroad has been especially rewarding.

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I was honoured to be presented the Canadian Manufacturer's Award for top infrastructure initiative funded by the Government of Canada, the University of Waterloo's Alumni Achievement Award for outstanding contributions in my sector and, I was nominated by the Canadian Royal Niagara Military Institute to the prestigious Vimy Award (2020), for promoting democracy and peace globally.  And in 2023, I was admitted into the prestigious Marquis Who's Who in recognition of my work over the years.

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