Dr. David Leech Email & Phone Number

I am a fluently bilingual professional with significant experience in the government, non-government, and academic sectors. As a facilitator, mediator, and leader, I have a proven track record of fostering positive partnerships across a broad range of sectors. My goal is to develop the experience and expertise to become a senior executive in the federal public service, leading a vibrant team on topical and dynamic policy issues.• briefing Ministers, Deputy Ministers (DM), Assistant Deputy Ministers (ADM), and Directors General (DG)• developing Memoranda to Cabinet (MC) and preparing Treasury Board Submissions on Aboriginal Economic Development (e.g. Actions in Support of new Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development)• extensive research, analysis and policy-writing experience• managing staff• exceptional knowledge of the structure and machinery of the Government of Canada• expert knowledge of Aboriginal issues in the Canadian and international contexts. Knowledge of corporate and social responsibility issues (in the mining context), climate change and watershed-based policy making, and community-based environmental remediation. • experience in a science-based context• experience with consultation and engagement of stakeholders at local, national and international levels

Listed skills include Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Government, Policy, and 8 others.