Bio: May – Aug 2012 Research Assistant School of Community and Regional Planning – University of British Columbia Research stages of the development of a book-length biography of Peter Oberlander, including the revision and analysis of archival material, academic publications, books, films, and the coordination and execution of 25 interviews with key informants. May 2010 – Jun 2011 Policy, Planning & Research Analyst – Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador - Development of an evaluation framework for the PRS, which will potentially serve as a model for evaluation of other programs and initiatives across government. - Development of the first stages of a Federal/Provincial/Territorial discussion paper on efforts to reduce poverty in Canada, including the definition of the scope of the paper, development of a work plan, and the creation of a tool for standardized data collection. - Participation in the planning and execution of public consultations throughout the province to inform the development of the PRS action plan 2010-2014, including the draft of a What We Heard document identifying the main emerging topics. - Research and recommendations on how to strengthen collaboration and coordination among different government initiatives addressed to people vulnerable to poverty. - Research on best policy practices to address poverty reduction in other jurisdictions. Oct 2007 – Jul 2009 Senior Designer – Export Promotion Bureau (ProChile) General Directorate for International Economic Relations - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Chile - Support the implementation of international economic policy through the coordination and development of interdisciplinary projects related to export promotion and the internationalization of Chile. - Collaboration with national and international ProChile offices, embassies, and public/private organizations related to export promotion and Chile Brand. Mar 2005 – Jan 2006 Research Assistant School of Design, Universidad Católica de Chile - Assistance for the research project: “Modern architecture in Chile: Changes in the 20th century and the role of scholarly publications”. Sept 2004 – Jan 2005 Research Assistant – Department of Color Studies School of Design, Universidad Católica de Chile - Participation in the establishment of the Department of Color Studies. - Development and publication of research related to color theory and application.
Education: PhD Student (2011 – Present) School of Community and Regional Planning University of British Columbia M.A. in Political Science (2009 – 2010) Faculty of Arts Memorial University of Newfoundland B.A. (Honours) in Design (2000 – 2005) Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urban Studies Universidad Católica de Chile
Key Publications: BOOK CHAPTERS Ugarte M, Ashraf U and Kittredge K. 2014. “Cultivating Intercultural Understanding: Dialogues and Storytelling Among First Nations, Urban Aboriginals, and Immigrants in Vancouver”. In Thomas R (ed) Planning Canada: A Case Study Approach (forthcoming). CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS Ugarte, Magdalena. 2013. From Global Discourses to Local Change: Examining Indigenous Rights and Decision-Making Power in Chile. Accepted for presentation at the 3rd International Graduate Student Research Conference on Latin America and the Caribbean, Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC), York University, March 15-16, 2013 – Toronto, Canada. Ugarte, Magdalena. 2013. Development and Implementation of the Northern Strategic Plan for Labrador: A Case Study of Horizontal Management from a Subsystems Perspective. Accepted for presentation at the Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference, June 4-6, 2013 – Victoria, Canada. JOURNAL ARTICLES Ugarte, Magdalena. 2013. Ethics, Discourse or Rights? A Discussion About a Decolonizing Project in Planning. Manuscript submitted to Planning Theory (Manuscript ID Number PT-13-0001). Ugarte, Magdalena. 2012. Discourse Change, Subsystem Complexity, and Symbolic Policy Implementation in Canada: The Case of the Urban Aboriginal Strategy. Manuscript submitted to Canadian Public Policy (Manuscript ID Number 2012085) THESES Ugarte, Magdalena. 2006. Design Education and Professional Institutions in Chile: State of the Art and Projections (Honours thesis). School of Design, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urban Studies, Universidad Católica de Chile.
Past Assignments: Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program (ISGP) Student Conference Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program – University of British Columbia March 22, 2013 – Vancouver, Canada Presentation “Into the Circle: Exploring the Decolonizing Potential of Dialogues and Storytelling”. 3rd International Graduate Student Research Conference on Latin America and the Caribbean Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC) – York University March 15-16, 2013 – Toronto, Canada Paper presentation “From Global Discourses to Local Change: Examining Indigenous Rights and Decision-Making Power in Chile”. Seminar: “Talking about Methodology” Guest speaker for the course LARC 525 Research Methods in Landscape Architecture – School of Landscape Architecture, University of British Columbia February 7, 2013 – Vancouver, Canada Decolonizing Cascadia? Rethinking Critical Geographies Mini-Conference Department of Geography – University of British Columbia November 16-17, 2012 – Vancouver, Canada Presentation “Pathways Towards Decolonization: Dialogues and Storytelling Between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Communities in Vancouver”, with Umbreen Ashraf and Kate Kittredge. Class “Communicative Planning” Invited to support the instructors and help guide the class discussion about communicative planning. Guest speaker – Introduction to Community and Regional Planning School of Community and Regional Planning – University of British Columbia November 14, 2012 – Vancouver, Canada
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