President

• Sep 2018 - Present

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Director of Community Capacity and Outreach

• Apr 2016 - Sep 2018

In this position, I researched, designed, developed and implemented an innovative grant program that provided funding to Alberta-based organizations to advance gender equality. I revitalized and managed a scholarship program (Person’s Case Scholarship program), and led extensive community and stakeholder engagement activities throughout the province. I launched thematic advisory groups across the province focusing on issues such as, Women in Policing, Women in STEM, Women working to End, Heal and Prevent Violence Against Women, etc… I also established a Calgary Office for the ministry and managed a team that was located in both Calgary and Edmonton. I directly advised the Deputy Minister and Minister of the Status of Women on a frequent basis on topical community, thematic and political issues. Show less

Senior Advisor

• Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

I was part of a small group hired to create the new Alberta Status of Women ministry. I have specialized in women's economic security and prosperity including female entrepreneurship, women-owned business, pay equity, child care and women in non-traditional sectors. I have also focused on the experiences of women in Alberta's energy sector and inter-provincial and international relations.I also launched a provincial support group for women returning to work from parental leave. Throughout this time, I directly advised the Deputy Minister and Minister of the Status of Women. Show less

Manager, U.S. Federal Relations

• Jan 2013 - Aug 2015

- For extended periods of time, I assumed the role of Acting Director of the U.S. Federal Relations Unit.- Manage staff in the unit and ensure performance measures and objectives are achieved. - Provide leadership on Alberta’s policy and relationship management with the United States. - Develop and maintain positive relationships with high-ranking U.S. legislators, media and researchers.- Lead cross-ministry teams on key files such as the Keystone XL pipeline (includes working closely with a variety of internal, external and community stakeholders). - Present to and advise senior management, including various Alberta Ministers and the Premier on international relations, the United States and strategy engagement plans. Show less

Founder & Chair, Women in Leadership Committee

• Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

I was a Change Champion for IIR’s Reaching Our Full Potential initiative. In this position I laid out a vision for how the ministry can grow and innovate more effectively. I led teams of employees in the development of a department-wide mentorship program, a women in leadership program and various other initiatives. IIR's Women in Leadership committee holds monthly discussion events on a variety of topics such as leadership qualities, taking risks in your career and work-life balance.

Senior Intergovernmental Officer

• Nov 2011 - Jan 2013

- For several months, I assumed significant additional responsibilities during a period of time when the Director of U.S. Federal Relations position remained vacant. - Monitor, track and develop strategies for interaction on significant international developments. - Research, analyze and consult with stakeholders on advocacy strategies on key areas of interest, such as the Keystone XL pipeline and California Low Carbon Fuel Standard. - Organize and host high-level international delegations on their visits to Alberta and accompany them to the oil sands to answer questions and address misconceptions. - Coordinate and arrange high-level meetings abroad for senior management and Alberta legislators.- Chaired several cross-ministry teams that met regularly to discuss strategies around addressing public misconceptions on oil spills with Alberta oil and to strategically brainstorm and develop international advocacy strategies. Show less

Member of Women in Leadership Secretariat & Chair of Mentorship Working Group

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

In this role, I helped establish a Government of Alberta wide Women in Leadership group for the Alberta Public Service. I also Chaired the Mentorship Working Group which established a mentorship program for women in the APS with no budget and very little resources. In this role, I helped establish a Government of Alberta wide Women in Leadership group for the Alberta Public Service. I also Chaired the Mentorship Working Group which established a mentorship program for women in the APS with no budget and very little resources.

Policy Analyst

• Sep 2009 - Nov 2011

- Monitor and analyze key issues that impact the economy of Alberta. - Research, analyze data and write briefing notes, ministerial correspondence, backgrounders, talking points, planning documents, various economic reports and conduct presentations for senior management. Advise middle and senior management on Aboriginal economic development, and international issues as they arise. - Create relevant networks and contacts. - Between September 2009-November 2011, I trained the Informal Conflict Management System (ICMS) Points of Contact to coach employees through an interest-based problem-solving model in order to solve or alleviate work place conflicts. I also worked as a Point of Contact in the program and coached several employees to resolutions and greater self-awareness in conflict situations. **While working as a Policy Analyst, I volunteered my time as the Chair of the United Way Campaign in 2010-2011. The campaign, under my leadership, raised over $65,000 (surpassed our monetary and participation rate goals) from a department of under 200 employees. Show less

International Relations Officer

• Sep 2008 - Sep 2009

- Researched, coordinated activities and acted as a liaison on various human rights topics in relation to the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions. - Compiled, analyzed and wrote briefing notes, correspondence, speeches, talking points, scenario notes and briefing binders for senior management. Led the development of a briefing binder for and the organization of an international conference and annual meeting of all human rights institutions in the world. - Represented the Commission on an international committee to organize a workshop in Geneva, Switzerland. - Created relevant networks and international contacts. - Researched, designed and delivered a national telephone survey to Aboriginal organizations in order to determine their level of awareness with the Canadian Human Rights Act and other human rights frameworks. Organized community sessions in order to disseminate human rights knowledge into communities and a national conference on Aboriginal peoples and healthcare. Show less

Advocacy Researcher

• May 2008 - Aug 2008

- Attended and wrote detailed reports on the United Nations Human Rights Council. Researched the Universal Periodic Review and the impact of non-governmental organizations on the process. - Developed strategies for interaction at the United Nations in collaboration with other international non-governmental organizations. - Acted as a liaison between visiting political activists and country diplomats. - Created relevant networks and international contacts. - Attended and wrote detailed reports on the United Nations Human Rights Council. Researched the Universal Periodic Review and the impact of non-governmental organizations on the process. - Developed strategies for interaction at the United Nations in collaboration with other international non-governmental organizations. - Acted as a liaison between visiting political activists and country diplomats. - Created relevant networks and international contacts.

Research Assistant/Event Organizer

• Aug 2007 - May 2008

Organized the weekly Conversations in Conflict Studies lecture series. Assisted the Co-Director of PARC, Dr. Catherine Gerard as a teaching assistant and research assistant. Organized the weekly Conversations in Conflict Studies lecture series. Assisted the Co-Director of PARC, Dr. Catherine Gerard as a teaching assistant and research assistant.

Student

• 2007 - 2008

I completed a Master's degree in International Relations focused on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution at the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University. This is a top 10 program in the United States. I received a scholarship for my academic performance and significant contribution to my community. I completed a Master's degree in International Relations focused on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution at the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University. This is a top 10 program in the United States. I received a scholarship for my academic performance and significant contribution to my community.

Research Assistant/Event Organizer

• Jun 2004 - Aug 2007