The key priority for the National Managers' Community is to serve as the hub of the federal public service managers’ network to better facilitate the work of managers across departments and agencies, across the country. By continuing to gather and share information and ideas, strengthen existing relationships, build new partnerships and connect managers to other internal and external managers, the NMC can fulfill its strategic objectives, while supporting the broader Public Service and its goals.

Program Co-Chair for 69th National Annual Conference "Strong Foundations - Sustainable Futures" 2017Past Board positions include:-Program Committee Chair-Secretary-New Professionals Representative-Social Media Lead/Web Designer

Member of:-National Board of Directors-Executive Committee-Research and Professional Practices-Service to Members committee-Governance and Nominating committee-Sustainability and Value Proposition committee

Through the Institute of Public Administration of Canada's (IPAC ) vast network and resources, IPAC is working to bring together the next generation of public leaders to confront the important challenges ahead and to ensure that new public servants in every order of government across Canada and throughout the public sector, play an active and collective role in shaping the future of the public service.

-Provide insights and ideas for future direction / themes of issues-Promote CGE articles, events and opportunities-Liaise with Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, Editor Emeritus and other members of Editorial Advisory Board-Coordination of weekly CGE Blog Roster (2013-2014)-Coordination of monthly New Professionals column and web commentary (2010-2015)

The Performance and Planning Exchange (PPX) is a non-profit Canada-based international centre of excellence for learning, sharing, and developing expertise in performance and planning – including measurement, implementation, public reporting and management. The PPX is committed to: - Encouraging membership from a wide variety of disciplines and sectors; - Learning that increases awareness, understanding and skills in planning, measuring, implementing, reporting and managing results; - Creating the means for members to more easily share knowledge, experience, challenges, and solutions; and, - Research and development in managing for results.*Co-Chair Outreach and Technology PPX Sub-committee

-Lead the development and implementation of initiatives under the Values and Ethics and Awards and Recognition programs, including policies, procedures and guidelines-Developed strategic business and operational plans and frame works, including corporate action plans for program delivery-Planned and directed program evaluation and quality assurance functions, as well as identified emerging trends and issues affecting program delivery.-Provided strategic advice and recommendations to senior management with respect to program direction and related issues-Provided information and guidance to VAC staff regarding initiatives under the Values and Ethics program-Liaised and consulted with departmental senior management, central agencies, government departments and other stakeholders, as well as lead project teams and working groups

-Provided advice and guidance to managers and employees related to the following portfolios:Values and Ethics, VAC Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Post-Employment Measures, Political Activities, Harassment, Internal Disclosure of Wrongdoing, Health of the Organization, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Surveys and Informal Conflict Management. -Experience acting as Manager, Values and Ethics, Awards and Recognition on several occasions.-Departmental Lead for National Public Service Week (NPSW) and Mental Health Week -Classification and Organizational Design responsibilities (July 2010 – August 2011)

-Organized and managed the workplace charitable campaign for Veterans Affairs Canada on a National level.-Developed, managed and implemented fundraising and engagement strategies-Recruited national steering committee members, campaign canvassers and volunteers -Motivated, encouraged and supported campaign team leaders and volunteers-Prepared speeches, correspondence, reports and briefing notes for the Deputy Minister and GCWCC Champion-Organized fundraising activities and events for employees across the country-Collaborated with other departmental GCWCC Leads as well as United Way and Health Partners

-Developing vision, mission and strategic direction-Developing and maintaining policies and structures to guide the Association-Ensuring sufficient resources for effective operation, and accountability for existing resources-Assessing the performance of the Association and the Board-Managing all volunteers, staff and fee-for-service providers-Building good relations with community, government and partners-Recruiting and developing board members and other volunteers-Member of Audit Committee and Web Renewal Committee

-Promote Government of Canada Web 2.0 tools (GCPedia, GCconnex, GCForums) to the federal public service-Develop, adapt and deliver GC 2.0 Tools presentations to federal public servants and various GOC networks (in- person and remotely) -Develop training material and tutorials for GC Ambassadors Network and GC 2.0 Tools users -Respond to user questions regarding the use of GC 2.0 collaborative tools-Develop, grow and support a national network of ambassadors to help promote the use of GC 2.0 Collaborative Tools in the public service

The Federal Youth Network (FYN) is a national organization representing youth networks across the Public Service of Canada. FYN’s mission is to create an inclusive and cohesive voice for its members by bringing together individual regional networks and allowing for the exchange of ideas and information. It seeks to foster and promote initiative, innovation and a workplace of opportunity consistent with the values and ethics of the Public Service of Canada. FYN plays an advocacy role on behalf of regional networks by raising their concerns with the leaders and endeavoring to influence positive change.*2012-2014 Past Chair and Federal Youth Network Executive Committee Member

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