What Can I Help You Achieve?
I am here to support your organization with its writing, strategic planning, and policy development needs
Production, updating or editing of written products from scoping to completion such as literature reviews, policies, frameworks, and strategies;
A lens of equity, wholistic thinking, cultural safety and humility, and inclusion;
Analysis, synthesis, knowledge translation of complex information for various audiences such as through briefings, presentations, and reports;
Speaking, engagement and facilitation both in-person and virtually;
Strategic priority-setting and work planning;
Written content creation;
Project management, monitoring and reporting
Areas Knowledge and Experience
I have a unique blend of experience including working within Indigenous health and wellness, environmental management, and municipal governance
Over 5 years at the First Nations Health Authority where I supported strategic-level response, planning and partnerships including for environmental emergencies, COVID-19, and residential school findings.
Hold a Master’s Degree in Resource and Environmental Management from Dalhousie University, a research and writing intensive program that provided me the opportunity to lead real-world projects and work in Ottawa for Environment and Climate Change Canada
Experience within academic research, non-profit sector, and government policy, including leading development of key reports endorsed by council on parkland aquisition and becoming a more dog-friendly community
How I Approach My Work
My strong writing, analytical and strategic thinking skills have been honed throughout my professional career working as a policy analyst and through an academic career that has included a writing-and-research intensive master’s degree program. I am a clear communicator whose outgoing personality and genuine demeanor allows me to work well and connect with a variety of people. All that I do is grounded in a strong work ethic and a commitment to being adaptable and dependable. I value equity and I am driven to make the world a better, more just place for every person, and the environment that we all depend on.
I am interested in using my skills and experience in support of organizations working across health, environment, social justice, reconciliation and other critical issues. I enjoy working on written projects as much as I enjoy opportunities to support engagement and facilitation. My unique blend of skills can support organizations in identifying and achieving both project and strategic-level goals.