The TCA Accelerator, an Allied Initiative of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, aims to strengthen and mainstream True Cost Accounting (TCA) as the tool of choice to guide food systems transformation. True Cost Accounting is an evolving holistic and systemic approach to measure and value the positive and negative environmental, social, health, and economic costs and benefits to facilitate business, consumer, investor, and/or policy decisions.Key responsibilities in this role include developing a comprehensive communications and outreach strategy, establishing and managing communication channels (including social media, e-newsletter and website), growing a True Cost Accounting Community of Practice, coordinating and supporting working groups and leading or supporting the coordination of events and webinars.

Led by Jean-Martin Fortier, the Market Gardener Institute is an impact-driven social enterprise guided by the mission to inspire and multiply the number of small regenerative farms worldwide and promote a global transition to ecological agriculture.In my role, I managed and expanded our global network of business and organizational partners, coordinated events and increased outreach and engagement with farming communities worldwide. I also managed the annual global farmer scholarship program, contributed to company communications and led or supported projects focused on developing impactful agricultural content and educational programs, including the Market Gardener Masterclass.

Growers & Co. specializes in crafting functional farm and gardening gear, high-quality market gardening tools, and a bi-annual magazine –available in English and French– that celebrates small-scale regenerative agriculture.Working alongside the Editor-in-Chief and Brand Manager, I assisted in curating content for three editions of the English version of Growers & Co. magazine. I led the editing of all content and contributed articles to each publication.

For approximately two years, to diversify my work experience, I managed different short-term contracts supporting the establishment and growth of Canada's legal cannabis sector. This included:Content Developer, Sackville & Co. - January 2019-May 2019Supported the content ideation, development and editorial needs for a cannabis accessory and lifestyle brand. Content Developer, Laundry Day - January 2019-April 2019Supported the content ideation, development and editorial needs for a cannabis accessory brand.Interim Content-Lead, Tokyo Smoke Brands, August 2018-November 2018Managed a short-term contract to lead development of the pre and post legalization content campaigns for three cannabis brands (Van der Pop, DOJA, Tokyo Smoke) within the Tokyo Smoke Brand portfolio. Cannabis At Work - January 2018-December 2018 (part-time, fulfilled tasks when needed)Supported recruitment services and the development of a content strategy and educational outreach materials related to Cannabis Sativa.

Assisted with independent research and writing for Ontario-focused reports supporting the UNBC Agricultural Land Use Planning in Canada project, led by Professor David Connell. The purpose of this research is to examine how the changing role and value of agriculture within Canadian society today might affect agricultural land use planning within and across national, provincial, and local jurisdictions. Initiated in 2012, this project is a multi-year study with nine researchers from six universities across Canada and is funded by a SSHRC Insight Grant.

Supported the administrative tasks of the 2017 Nova Scotia provincial election.

Co-founded and developed the first multi-tiered, experiential organic farmer mentorship and curriculum guided farmer training program in Atlantic Canada–the Grow A Farmer Apprenticeship and Mentorship Programs. Areas of work included: -Program and Project Management -Stakeholder Relations-Fundraising and Budget Management-Marketing, Media and Public Relations-Event and Conference Planning, including the Beginner Farmer Symposium (2012-2014) and the annual ACORN Conference and Trade Show-Resource and Education Development -Advising, Consulting and Presenting-Human Resources-Volunteer Coordination-Atlantic Coordinator for SOIL Apprenticeship Program, a partnered national organization that aims to create apprenticeships which transfer lasting knowledge to both the farmer and the apprentice.

• Managed several communications tools for ACORN, including the development and distribution of ACORN’s monthly electronic newsletter; developing, editing, and delivering reports, articles and web-content for blogs, social media, and ACORN’S exclusive quarterly print newsletter;• Recruited and established new members and organizational collaborations with both regional and national groups; raised regional and national awareness of ACORN’s resources and services.

Coordinated the largest event supporting organic agriculture in Eastern Canada; drawing over 500 attendees and over 850 attendees in November 2014 (partnered with the Food Secure Canada National Assembly).

The New Farmer Initiative (NFI) was a project managed by FarmStart and Food Secure Canada. The NFI aimed to identify and examine challenges and opportunities facing new entrant farmers and to assess strategic agricultural policy and program initiatives in Canada that may successfully support new entrants and alleviate issues that are currently affecting the viability and sustainability of new farm enterprises.This position involved a short-term contract to conduct a series of consultations among new entrant agricultural stakeholders in the Atlantic region to inform a presentation of findings during the Food Secure Canada New Farmer Roundtable (Nov 2014) and to develop a report submitted in December 2014.

Worked as the Grocery Supervisor for the largest organic food and holistic nutrition store in Halifax, Nova Scotia.Main responsibilities included: business management and maintenance; monitoring stock; communicating with numerous different suppliers; customer service and consultancy on holistic nutrition, environmental sustainability, organic products, and ecologically conscious living.

Local Source Market encourages participation in the local food economy by purveying fresh seasonal farm goods.-Storekeeper for small market focused on locally-produced food.-Regularly coordinated with food suppliers on sourcing locally-produced, seasonal food. -Regularly communicated with consumers on understanding the seasonal variation and availability of locally produced food and specific agricultural production methods.