The Good Future Collective is an innovation consultancy that shapes the future of our cities through place-based projects, community engagement, activation strategies, and partnership building.

WRLDCTY gathers urban innovators, placemakers, and entrepreneurs to shape the future of our cities.

Key projects included creating engagement and programming Playbooks for urban innovation campuses, and working with urban planners to develop new models of downtown economic development that measure the impact of human interactions in dense areas.

As the founding Program Director, developed the core foundational program structure of the annual event (public, ticketed, educational); developed and led the community partnership strategy, which ultimately led to involving up to 100 organizations and individuals who would help shape Beakerhead each year. Supported annual fund development strategies and managed select key funder relationships.Managed program partners, and provided leadership and guidance to key staff, volunteer… Show more As the founding Program Director, developed the core foundational program structure of the annual event (public, ticketed, educational); developed and led the community partnership strategy, which ultimately led to involving up to 100 organizations and individuals who would help shape Beakerhead each year. Supported annual fund development strategies and managed select key funder relationships.Managed program partners, and provided leadership and guidance to key staff, volunteer committees, and contractors. Worked with media, educational partners, cultural institutions, and corporate partners to develop programs and events that engaged local and international audiences in meaningful ways. Show less

Produced community and capacity-building initiatives in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Toronto including mentorship networks, Angel investment forums, pitch nights, and industry technology conferences. Forged strong connections between Canadian start-up founders and Silicon Valley through networking events, introductions, and media profiles by partnering with government trade agencies, investors, entrepreneurs and professional associations resulting in cross-border investments… Show more Produced community and capacity-building initiatives in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Toronto including mentorship networks, Angel investment forums, pitch nights, and industry technology conferences. Forged strong connections between Canadian start-up founders and Silicon Valley through networking events, introductions, and media profiles by partnering with government trade agencies, investors, entrepreneurs and professional associations resulting in cross-border investments and acquisitions. Launched and produced GROW, Canada’s first major startup conference in Vancouver, which continues today as the ‘TRACTION’ conference. Show less

Worked with fellow founders, technologists, programmers, academics, and journalists to study and develop best practices for online community building to encourage collaboration when the concept of digital platforms and social networks was new - including participating in a Harvard Business Review study regarding the wisdom of crowds.Designed strategic communications and marketing plans to raise the profile of the startup and public awareness of the uses and benefits of online… Show more Worked with fellow founders, technologists, programmers, academics, and journalists to study and develop best practices for online community building to encourage collaboration when the concept of digital platforms and social networks was new - including participating in a Harvard Business Review study regarding the wisdom of crowds.Designed strategic communications and marketing plans to raise the profile of the startup and public awareness of the uses and benefits of online collaboration tools. Garnered successful profiles in publications such as Harvard Business Review, New York Times, Financial Times, and WIRED. Show less

Managed the development and implementation of media relations and communications strategies including hosting international media tours, developing media and marketing materials, and implementing stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Communications and marketing campaign management on behalf of numerous clients from varying industries including energy, healthcare, entertainment, education, and environment.