Experience

Policy Concepts Inc.

• Canada
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President

  • Jun 2021 - Present

• Vice President

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2021

• Senior Consultant

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2021



The Sandbox Project

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jun 2017 - Present

• Board Member

  • Jun 2017 - Present



Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

• Director of Communications

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2016



Office of the Minister of Labour

• Director of Communications

  • Feb 2013 - Apr 2014



Office of the Premier of Ontario

• Communications

  • Dec 2011 - Feb 2013

  Develop and execute a dynamic and multi-ministry communication strategy to promote the 30%OFF tuition grant, Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit and other key government initiatives. Led development of internal communications for MPP proactive announcements and issue management response. Responsible for writing news releases, speeches, op-eds and other written materials for external and stakeholder communications. Effectively managed team of designers and print staff to… Show more Develop and execute a dynamic and multi-ministry communication strategy to promote the 30%OFF tuition grant, Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit and other key government initiatives. Led development of internal communications for MPP proactive announcements and issue management response. Responsible for writing news releases, speeches, op-eds and other written materials for external and stakeholder communications. Effectively managed team of designers and print staff to develop and distibute flyers, canvass cards, buttons and other outreach materials. Show less Develop and execute a dynamic and multi-ministry communication strategy to promote the 30%OFF tuition grant, Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit and other key government initiatives. Led development of internal communications for MPP proactive announcements and issue management response. Responsible for writing news releases, speeches, op-eds and other written materials for external and stakeholder communications. Effectively managed team of designers and print staff to… Show more Develop and execute a dynamic and multi-ministry communication strategy to promote the 30%OFF tuition grant, Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit and other key government initiatives. Led development of internal communications for MPP proactive announcements and issue management response. Responsible for writing news releases, speeches, op-eds and other written materials for external and stakeholder communications. Effectively managed team of designers and print staff to develop and distibute flyers, canvass cards, buttons and other outreach materials. Show less



Ministry of the Environment

• Press Secretary, Office of the Minister, Ministry of the Environment

  • Aug 2010 - Oct 2011

  Planned, developed and implemented a proactive communications strategy to highlight the government's environmental initiatives and accomplishments. Effectively responded to hundreds of media calls from national and regional reporters as chief spokesperson for the Minister of Environment. Fostered strong relationships with environmental reporters, bloggers, stakeholders and the Queen's Park press gallery. Efficiently collaborated with ministry staff and policy advisors to… Show more Planned, developed and implemented a proactive communications strategy to highlight the government's environmental initiatives and accomplishments. Effectively responded to hundreds of media calls from national and regional reporters as chief spokesperson for the Minister of Environment. Fostered strong relationships with environmental reporters, bloggers, stakeholders and the Queen's Park press gallery. Efficiently collaborated with ministry staff and policy advisors to develop positive and accurate media responses to meet reporters' deadlines. Sought out proactive communications opportunities and pitched media outlets in an effort to highlight the government’s environmental and climate adaptation achievements and initiatives. Show less Planned, developed and implemented a proactive communications strategy to highlight the government's environmental initiatives and accomplishments. Effectively responded to hundreds of media calls from national and regional reporters as chief spokesperson for the Minister of Environment. Fostered strong relationships with environmental reporters, bloggers, stakeholders and the Queen's Park press gallery. Efficiently collaborated with ministry staff and policy advisors to… Show more Planned, developed and implemented a proactive communications strategy to highlight the government's environmental initiatives and accomplishments. Effectively responded to hundreds of media calls from national and regional reporters as chief spokesperson for the Minister of Environment. Fostered strong relationships with environmental reporters, bloggers, stakeholders and the Queen's Park press gallery. Efficiently collaborated with ministry staff and policy advisors to develop positive and accurate media responses to meet reporters' deadlines. Sought out proactive communications opportunities and pitched media outlets in an effort to highlight the government’s environmental and climate adaptation achievements and initiatives. Show less



Ministry of Revenue and Ministry of Environment, Minister's Office, Government of Ontario

• Legislative Assistant and Issues Manager

  • Jul 2010 - May 2011

  Provided strategic and tactical advice to prepare minister for Question Period and media scrums. Effectively worked with ministry and Legislative staff to advance and enact several pieces of legislation. Diligently prepared minister for media interviews and scrums after question period and prior to Cabinet meetings. Led team of policy advisors and communications staff to manage issues, and proactively maintain and strengthen the government’s position as an environmental… Show more Provided strategic and tactical advice to prepare minister for Question Period and media scrums. Effectively worked with ministry and Legislative staff to advance and enact several pieces of legislation. Diligently prepared minister for media interviews and scrums after question period and prior to Cabinet meetings. Led team of policy advisors and communications staff to manage issues, and proactively maintain and strengthen the government’s position as an environmental leader. Show less Provided strategic and tactical advice to prepare minister for Question Period and media scrums. Effectively worked with ministry and Legislative staff to advance and enact several pieces of legislation. Diligently prepared minister for media interviews and scrums after question period and prior to Cabinet meetings. Led team of policy advisors and communications staff to manage issues, and proactively maintain and strengthen the government’s position as an environmental… Show more Provided strategic and tactical advice to prepare minister for Question Period and media scrums. Effectively worked with ministry and Legislative staff to advance and enact several pieces of legislation. Diligently prepared minister for media interviews and scrums after question period and prior to Cabinet meetings. Led team of policy advisors and communications staff to manage issues, and proactively maintain and strengthen the government’s position as an environmental leader. Show less



Office of the Minister, Ontario Ministry of Revenue

• Toronto, Canada

• Communications Assistant

  • Nov 2009 - Jul 2010

  Successfully collaborated with internal and external communications team to develop multi-medium strategy to promote HST and other tax changes in Ontario. Responsible for drafting Minister letters to the editor, speeches, stakeholder letters, and responding to incoming correspondence. Successfully collaborated and enacted social media response strategy and acted as Minister’s chief spokesperson on twitter, with bloggers and in online forums. Worked with a design team to… Show more Successfully collaborated with internal and external communications team to develop multi-medium strategy to promote HST and other tax changes in Ontario. Responsible for drafting Minister letters to the editor, speeches, stakeholder letters, and responding to incoming correspondence. Successfully collaborated and enacted social media response strategy and acted as Minister’s chief spokesperson on twitter, with bloggers and in online forums. Worked with a design team to create, and execute a series of online videos and websites that reached over 1 million students, seniors and small business owners Show less Successfully collaborated with internal and external communications team to develop multi-medium strategy to promote HST and other tax changes in Ontario. Responsible for drafting Minister letters to the editor, speeches, stakeholder letters, and responding to incoming correspondence. Successfully collaborated and enacted social media response strategy and acted as Minister’s chief spokesperson on twitter, with bloggers and in online forums. Worked with a design team to… Show more Successfully collaborated with internal and external communications team to develop multi-medium strategy to promote HST and other tax changes in Ontario. Responsible for drafting Minister letters to the editor, speeches, stakeholder letters, and responding to incoming correspondence. Successfully collaborated and enacted social media response strategy and acted as Minister’s chief spokesperson on twitter, with bloggers and in online forums. Worked with a design team to create, and execute a series of online videos and websites that reached over 1 million students, seniors and small business owners Show less



Liberal Caucus Service Bureau

• Toronto, Canada

• Research Analyst

  • May 2008 - Nov 2009

  Conducted extensive opposition research, media monitoring and public document analysis relating to campaign and government initiatives. Amiable and out-going personality quickly resulted in my advancement from intern to Deputy Manager. Produced and distributed daily summaries of opposition activities, transcribed opposition member’s speeches and scrums, assembled in-depth backgrounders and analyzed public records for use by Ministry and Premier’s Office staff. Demonstrated… Show more Conducted extensive opposition research, media monitoring and public document analysis relating to campaign and government initiatives. Amiable and out-going personality quickly resulted in my advancement from intern to Deputy Manager. Produced and distributed daily summaries of opposition activities, transcribed opposition member’s speeches and scrums, assembled in-depth backgrounders and analyzed public records for use by Ministry and Premier’s Office staff. Demonstrated high degree of organization to effectively communicate upcoming legislation to elected officials during Legislative weekly briefing sessions. Show less Conducted extensive opposition research, media monitoring and public document analysis relating to campaign and government initiatives. Amiable and out-going personality quickly resulted in my advancement from intern to Deputy Manager. Produced and distributed daily summaries of opposition activities, transcribed opposition member’s speeches and scrums, assembled in-depth backgrounders and analyzed public records for use by Ministry and Premier’s Office staff. Demonstrated… Show more Conducted extensive opposition research, media monitoring and public document analysis relating to campaign and government initiatives. Amiable and out-going personality quickly resulted in my advancement from intern to Deputy Manager. Produced and distributed daily summaries of opposition activities, transcribed opposition member’s speeches and scrums, assembled in-depth backgrounders and analyzed public records for use by Ministry and Premier’s Office staff. Demonstrated high degree of organization to effectively communicate upcoming legislation to elected officials during Legislative weekly briefing sessions. Show less