Vice President

• Mar 2023 - Present

Sustainability & Indigenous Inclusion

• Jan 2017 - Mar 2023

At CMR Consulting, we don’t believe that one-size fits all with our clients. We passionately work closely with clients and thrive on their success. We look at challenges as opportunities to develop customized and innovative approaches, designed to consider the big picture and leverage opportunities. We are dedicated to taking a disciplined and professional approach, being responsible and accountable in every project we undertake to further enhance the reputation of your organization. As… Show more At CMR Consulting, we don’t believe that one-size fits all with our clients. We passionately work closely with clients and thrive on their success. We look at challenges as opportunities to develop customized and innovative approaches, designed to consider the big picture and leverage opportunities. We are dedicated to taking a disciplined and professional approach, being responsible and accountable in every project we undertake to further enhance the reputation of your organization. As a sustainability and community development specialist, I provide my knowledge and expertise in delivering resilient and innovative solutions at the local, regional, and national level that foster mutually beneficial relationships and encompass a participative approach.

Director, Board Of Directors

• Apr 2015 - Present

The Fig Tree Foundation is a Calgary-based group dedicated to helping disadvantaged populations around the world by fostering collaboration between and raising funds for registered international development organizations. We are committed to supporting collaborative projects and programs that demonstrate the best potential return on every dollar raised, as measured by the net positive impact on the lives of communities in need. An essential component of our structure includes the… Show more The Fig Tree Foundation is a Calgary-based group dedicated to helping disadvantaged populations around the world by fostering collaboration between and raising funds for registered international development organizations. We are committed to supporting collaborative projects and programs that demonstrate the best potential return on every dollar raised, as measured by the net positive impact on the lives of communities in need. An essential component of our structure includes the Roundtable; a forum for local non-governmental organizations to meet, share contacts and experiences and assist each other in finding solutions to their common problems. We have established an endowment fund which is being used to support Roundtable projects and programs that align with our funding criteria. http://www.figtreefoundation.org/ Show less The Fig Tree Foundation is a Calgary-based group dedicated to helping disadvantaged populations around the world by fostering collaboration between and raising funds for registered international development organizations. We are committed to supporting collaborative projects and programs that demonstrate the best potential return on every dollar raised, as measured by the net positive impact on the lives of communities in need. An essential component of our structure includes the… Show more The Fig Tree Foundation is a Calgary-based group dedicated to helping disadvantaged populations around the world by fostering collaboration between and raising funds for registered international development organizations. We are committed to supporting collaborative projects and programs that demonstrate the best potential return on every dollar raised, as measured by the net positive impact on the lives of communities in need. An essential component of our structure includes the Roundtable; a forum for local non-governmental organizations to meet, share contacts and experiences and assist each other in finding solutions to their common problems. We have established an endowment fund which is being used to support Roundtable projects and programs that align with our funding criteria. http://www.figtreefoundation.org/ Show less

Assistant Professor, Sustainability Studies

• Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

Research Associate, Sustainability Studies

• Nov 2018 - Aug 2020

Responsible for leading UCalgary's Sustainability Studies Group's work on the continued development of the program's experiential learning and applied research initiatives, including the continued growth and success of the Embedded Certificate in Sustainability Studies. I focus on curriculum development of the current certificate courses, as well as future courses for the program. This work includes measuring student learning outcomes of the program and working with faculty, students, staff and… Show more Responsible for leading UCalgary's Sustainability Studies Group's work on the continued development of the program's experiential learning and applied research initiatives, including the continued growth and success of the Embedded Certificate in Sustainability Studies. I focus on curriculum development of the current certificate courses, as well as future courses for the program. This work includes measuring student learning outcomes of the program and working with faculty, students, staff and external partners to facilitate experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The position also focuses on the development of research opportunities for Sustainability Studies, seeking out research projects to bring together faculty and students at the University of Calgary with global research initiatives that promote and support the current sustainability research at UCalgary, and align university strategies & goals. I co-Chair UCalgary’s Sustainability Speaker Series, an initiative of the Provost. This Series, now in its fourth year, embodies many of the goals laid out in the University of Calgary’s Institutional Sustainability Strategy. It aims to engage participants in interdisciplinary research in sustainability, promote UCalgary as a national leader in sustainability education and research, and foster meaningful engagement with students, faculty, and staff across the university in all aspects of sustainability in collaboration with community members.

University Lecturer

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2018

Courses Taught: SUST201: Exploring Sustainability (2016, 2017, 2018) SUST401: Sustainability Research Methods (2018) SUST403: Sustainability Research Project (2017, 2018) Geography 463: Cities, Poverty & Development (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) Geography 377: Sub-Saharan Africa (2012) Geography 553: Globalization & the City (2013) Geography 205: Gateway to Geography (2013)

Postdoctoral Research Scholar and Instructor, Sustainability Studies

• Nov 2015 - Oct 2018

Developing and implementing the new Embedded Certificate in Sustainability Studies; working with stakeholders to create sustainability projects for students both on and off-campus; and developing an experiential learning model which engages sustainability teaching and research across the curriculum. This is also includes teaching select core courses of this new program. As this program grows it will also require a Collective Impact Evaluation which will include determining common metrics… Show more Developing and implementing the new Embedded Certificate in Sustainability Studies; working with stakeholders to create sustainability projects for students both on and off-campus; and developing an experiential learning model which engages sustainability teaching and research across the curriculum. This is also includes teaching select core courses of this new program. As this program grows it will also require a Collective Impact Evaluation which will include determining common metrics, measurement of success, developing core competencies, and what tools will be used to assess the program at various levels with growth assured. As a member of the Academic Sustainability Implementation Committee, one key contribution is the spearhead the newly launched Sustainability Speaker Series (https://www.ucalgary.ca/sustainability/speakerseries). Seeking out panelists, and local community groups to showcase their work, this series has seen 200 people in attendance at each event, addressing key sustainability issues being faced in our community and beyond.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Sep 2007 - Apr 2014