Non-profit leader and communications and fund development professional with experience in Canadian and International community development, social services, and arts and culture sectors. Experienced in managing people, organizations, and programs, specializing in writing, research, public policy, stakeholder relations, and organizational operations. Facilitator of relationships between Indigenous communities and allies in non-profit organizations, governments, foundations, and corporations.*Finalist for CharityVillage Top Fundraising Professional of the Year (2022).;*12 years of experience in the non-profit sector specializing in international and domestic community development, Indigenous issues, public policy, health, employment, housing, arts and culture, and literacy;*Managed $50+ million-dollar funding portfolio for Canada’s largest Indigenous social services agency;•Committed to decolonization, anti-racism, social justice, human rights, and working collaboratively with Indigenous and other marginalized communities to bring the awareness and resources required to address the impacts of systemic racism, colonization and poverty;•Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, deliver training, build consensus, promote collaboration and co-design;*Experienced in project design and management, monitoring and evaluation, budget development, and strategic planning.Areas of Expertise:Non-profit governance and leadership, policy analysis, research, grant writing, strategic communications, fund development, facilitation, Indigenous co-design, government and stakeholder relations, team leadership, mentoring and training, community development and outreach, program design, management, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic planning.
