Experience

Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada

• Canada
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Ambassador-designate

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Advisor, Nordic and Polar Relations

  • Sep 2019 - Jan 2021



Polar Knowledge Canada

• Ottawa, Canada

• Director, Knowledge Management and Engagement

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2019

  Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) advances knowledge of the Canadian Arctic and strengthens Canadian leadership in polar science and technology. POLAR has a unique role to advance our collective understanding of polar environments by mobilizing current knowledge produced by others, in a meaningful and accessible way, to address the gaps and concerns of Northern communities. Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) advances knowledge of the Canadian Arctic and strengthens Canadian leadership in polar science and technology. POLAR has a unique role to advance our collective understanding of polar environments by mobilizing current knowledge produced by others, in a meaningful and accessible way, to address the gaps and concerns of Northern communities.



Embassy of Canada to Norway

• Oslo Area, Norway

• Head of Canadian International Centre for the Arctic Region

  • Feb 2013 - Sep 2015

  Oversight of the daily operations of the Canadian International Centre for the Arctic Region, a policy and advocacy centre based out of Canada's Embassy in Oslo, Norway. The centre consists of a team of 5 officers in Oslo, with satellite officers in Moscow and Washington. The primary objective of the centre is promote Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy internationally. Oversight of the daily operations of the Canadian International Centre for the Arctic Region, a policy and advocacy centre based out of Canada's Embassy in Oslo, Norway. The centre consists of a team of 5 officers in Oslo, with satellite officers in Moscow and Washington. The primary objective of the centre is promote Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy internationally.



Department of Foreign Affairs

• Deputy Director, Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Response

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2013

  - Led the Canadian government response to the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami. Liaised with the UN, foreign governments and NGOs to ensure a timely, effective and coordinated response. - Managed a policy team developing Canadian positions on humanitarian issues, including responses to the crisis in Syria, Libya and Sudan. Participated in Canadian delegations to UN meetings in New York and Geneva, developing a global network of influencers on foreign policy.

• Deputy Director, Circumpolar Affairs

  • Aug 2009 - Sep 2010

  Direct management of six staff.- Coordinated the launch of Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy. Oversaw external communication to all stakeholders; including indigenous groups, territorial and foreign governments. - Participated in the negotiation of the Arctic Council Search and Rescue Agreement. Managed divergent and often contentious views of stakeholders. - Participated in Canadian delegations to Arctic Council meetings in Denmark, Russia, Norway.

• Policy Advisor, Consular Services and Emergency Management

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2009

  - Provided strategic advice to the ADM on the establishment of a new Emergency Watch and Response Centre. - Coordinated the Branch’s four year strategic plan and provided quarterly reporting on results.- Developed a network of contacts with other organizations worldwide to develop strategies for increasing engagement with the public. - Created and lead the staffing of thirty new positions in response to an increase in demand for consular services abroad.



Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada

• Canada
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Counsellor

  • Nov 2008 - Apr 2009

  - Coordinated Canada’s Governor General’s visit to Norway (April 2009). Managed all communications, outreach, briefing material and policy outcomes. Liaised with Norwegian and Canadian stakeholders to identify common themes on youth engagement, indigenous and arctic issues to set shared strategy. - Accompanied the Governor General and her delegation, including in meetings with the Norwegian Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and the King and Queen of Norway. - Coordinated Canada’s Governor General’s visit to Norway (April 2009). Managed all communications, outreach, briefing material and policy outcomes. Liaised with Norwegian and Canadian stakeholders to identify common themes on youth engagement, indigenous and arctic issues to set shared strategy. - Accompanied the Governor General and her delegation, including in meetings with the Norwegian Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and the King and Queen of Norway.



Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada

• Canada
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Second Secretary, Political

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2006

  Responsible for enhancing Canada’s bilateral political relations in Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan - Provided advice to senior departmental officials on contentious policy issues including Georgia’s relationship with Russia and Turkey’s aspirations to join the EU. - Managed the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives. Identified, monitored and disbursed $200K annually to support community-based initiatives. - Coordinated airport team during Lebanon evacuation and provided emergency consular services to Canadians in Georgia. - Organized the Terry Fox Fun Runs in Ankara and Istanbul. Show less



Department of Foreign Affairs Canada

• Ottawa, Canada Area

• Policy Advisor

  • Sep 2002 - Aug 2003

  - Drafted key Canadian Antarctic legislation under short timelines in consultation with the scientific community and tour operators. Resulted in the House of Commons passing Bill C-42 and Canada ratifying the Madrid Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty. - Defended Canadian positions at Antarctic Treaty Meetings in Warsaw and Madrid. - Accompanied Manitoba Premier Doer on Team Canada missions to the U.S., Russia and Germany. - Drafted key Canadian Antarctic legislation under short timelines in consultation with the scientific community and tour operators. Resulted in the House of Commons passing Bill C-42 and Canada ratifying the Madrid Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty. - Defended Canadian positions at Antarctic Treaty Meetings in Warsaw and Madrid. - Accompanied Manitoba Premier Doer on Team Canada missions to the U.S., Russia and Germany.



Backroads

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cycling guide

  • May 2000 - Oct 2000



Canadian High Commission

• Canberra, Australia

• Intern

  • Nov 1998 - Dec 1999



National Park Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer

  • Jan 1998 - Nov 1998