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British Columbia, Canada

I oversee the provincial operations of supportive housing and rent supplement programs for people who have experienced homelessness or at risk of homelessness. My team supports the planning and operationalizes new programs, and we support our various regionals as they deliver supportive housing. We have a data-informed and deep-listening approach to analysis, establishing best practices, reporting and planning.Our vision, is for everyone to have a place to call home.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Our team works to secure affordable housing through major planning projects and development applications in the City of Vancouver. As a part of the Housing Policy and Regulation team in the Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability (PDS) department, this includes rental housing, non-profit supportive and affordable housing, family housing, and tenant relocation protections.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overseeing the City's Winter Response Strategy for people experiencing homelessness, including Temporary Shelters, Warming Centres, Tiny Shelter Pilot Project, and provincial partnerships for the Extreme Weather Response Shelters. Providing leadership, training, and support to our team of Warming Centre staff and partnering organizations. Partnering across the City to support the coordinated response to homeless encampments.Our goal was to work collaboratively with community… Show more Overseeing the City's Winter Response Strategy for people experiencing homelessness, including Temporary Shelters, Warming Centres, Tiny Shelter Pilot Project, and provincial partnerships for the Extreme Weather Response Shelters. Providing leadership, training, and support to our team of Warming Centre staff and partnering organizations. Partnering across the City to support the coordinated response to homeless encampments.Our goal was to work collaboratively with community organizations and all levels of government to ensure everyone experiencing homelessness had a safe and accessible place to sleep. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

Working with a diverse team of planning, engagement and design professionals to manage projects in housing, homelessness, safety for women, Indigenous-led shelters and services, child care and development. My specialty was leading teams to develop social housing and shelters, research and policy writing. Solving problems in community planning while engaging with all levels of government, Indigenous partners and community partners in order to bring projects to life. CitySpaces… Show more Working with a diverse team of planning, engagement and design professionals to manage projects in housing, homelessness, safety for women, Indigenous-led shelters and services, child care and development. My specialty was leading teams to develop social housing and shelters, research and policy writing. Solving problems in community planning while engaging with all levels of government, Indigenous partners and community partners in order to bring projects to life. CitySpaces specialties are community planning, development consulting, consultation & engagement, housing planning, project management, social planning, urban design, feasibility and business plans. Show less

Vancouver, Bc

Development, design, and facilitation of province-wide training for front-line staff, management, and leadership in organizations providing shelter and social housing across BC. The goal was to provide opportunities for capacity building, research, and engagement with organizations working together to end homelessness.Training included: 'Domestic Violence and Safety Planning', 'Trauma in the Shelter Sector'​, 'Understanding Indigenous Historical Influences', and 'Overdose Aftercare for… Show more Development, design, and facilitation of province-wide training for front-line staff, management, and leadership in organizations providing shelter and social housing across BC. The goal was to provide opportunities for capacity building, research, and engagement with organizations working together to end homelessness.Training included: 'Domestic Violence and Safety Planning', 'Trauma in the Shelter Sector'​, 'Understanding Indigenous Historical Influences', and 'Overdose Aftercare for Front-line Workers'​ to name a few. Show less

Metro Vancouver, Bc

This HPS-funded project was exciting in its scope to engage with front-line staff, leadership, and funders providing solutions to homelessness. Through innovation labs across Metro Vancouver, we worked together to provide much-needed solutions in the homelessness and housing sector.Providing oversight to the Housing First Innovation Labs and the Skills First Training projects, the goal was to increase sector capacity as they provided services to those experiencing street homeless… Show more This HPS-funded project was exciting in its scope to engage with front-line staff, leadership, and funders providing solutions to homelessness. Through innovation labs across Metro Vancouver, we worked together to provide much-needed solutions in the homelessness and housing sector.Providing oversight to the Housing First Innovation Labs and the Skills First Training projects, the goal was to increase sector capacity as they provided services to those experiencing street homeless conditions. This inclusive process engaged with shelters, outreach, and Housing First programs throughout Metro Vancouver. Project partners included Vantage Point, Douglas College, and SFU researcher and instructor Lauren Currie. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

A senior manager developing solutions for housing and homelessness. Our department partnered with all levels of government in the development of shelters, supportive housing, and programs for health, mental health, and addictions. Prioritizing the inclusion of people with lived experience in homelessness and tenants in our buildings, we worked together to identify priorities, effectively communicate the need and implement solutions that work.

Vancouver Bc

Engaging homeless shelters throughout British Columbia, and assisting with data collection using HIFIS. Together we are getting better prepared and a picture of what is happening in the area of homelessness in our province.

North Vancouver

Liaison with the City of North Vancouver, by-law officers, RCMP, non-profits organizations, business and local community around homelessness. Sitting on the Homelessness Task Force, the organizing committee for the North Shore Homelessness Count and facilitating the connection between those who are homeless and the city they live in.

Surrey, Bc

Coordinating and facilitating engagement for My Neighbourhood, My Future (MNMF). MNMF is a United Way of the Lower Mainland initiative created in collaboration with the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) at the University of British Columbia and the Social Research Planning Council of BC to address early childhood vulnerability.Guildford West is an ethnically diverse neighbourhood in the City of Surrey selected for this initiative given the significant challenges faced by families… Show more Coordinating and facilitating engagement for My Neighbourhood, My Future (MNMF). MNMF is a United Way of the Lower Mainland initiative created in collaboration with the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) at the University of British Columbia and the Social Research Planning Council of BC to address early childhood vulnerability.Guildford West is an ethnically diverse neighbourhood in the City of Surrey selected for this initiative given the significant challenges faced by families living here as well as the opportunity to build upon existing community assets and capacity.Through partnerships, place-based planning, and meaningful engagement with families, serviceproviders, and businesses, Guildford West can become a place where all young children get the best start in life. Resident stories, ideas, and leadership will shape an action plan for investment in Guildford West over five years. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

The coordinator of a bicycle repair training program for those at risk of homelessness in the Vancouver area and a social enterprise involving training and bike sales. Partnering with Mighty Riders for the repair training expertise and with non profit societies across Vancouver to refer potential trainees.

Vancouver, Canada Area

A non-profit in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside championing an inclusive economic development process for the community, implementing the False Creek Community Benefit Agreement (CBA). My position connected 50 inner-city agencies while providing direct support to people with multiple barriers to employment.This front-line work supported people who have experienced homelessness, addictions, mentalhealth issues, the street-based sex trade, and experience in the criminal justice system… Show more A non-profit in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside championing an inclusive economic development process for the community, implementing the False Creek Community Benefit Agreement (CBA). My position connected 50 inner-city agencies while providing direct support to people with multiple barriers to employment.This front-line work supported people who have experienced homelessness, addictions, mentalhealth issues, the street-based sex trade, and experience in the criminal justice system as they entered training or employment opportunities. Show less

Saskatchewan, Canada

Providing leadership to an organization providing crisis intervention, shelter and counselling to individuals affected by domestic and/or family violence. Oversite of the 24/7 volunteer-run provincial call center for women in rural communities without access to services.

Planning, development and outreach of a youth program called Passage for at-risk youth throughout Southeast Saskatchewan facing employment and educational challenges. I provided the staff training and creative community outreach to at-risk youth.Our key task was developing partnerships and creating engagement sessions throughout the region. We met with all sizes of communities, non profits, the school systems, with First Nations communities and Aboriginal Friendship Centres.

Western Canada

Development of large scale conferences and summer camps. Oversight of the leadership training programs for youth workers and staff across Western Canada. This positions included planning, budgets, implementation and coordinating across provinces.

Master Of Urban Studies, Social Planning

Certificate, Dialogue And Civic Engagement