Serve as senior staff leader for ICN operations and lead for the Executive Leadership Team. Overall, the ELT plays a pivotal role in driving the organization's mission forward, ensuring its long-term sustainability and impact. Also serve as Lead for all ICN citizen-patient and community engagement work. As Executive Lead, I report directly to the ICN Board.

Our mission at BlueSkye Thinking is to come alongside you and your organization, regardless of your current status, to find out how we can support you in transitioning yourself and/or your organization from where you are to where you want to be. We will lead you and/or your team to examine and appreciate your current state, clarify your goals and objectives, and explore the best ideas and strategies for moving forward. And we will help you implement your plan, evaluate your progress, and make… Show more Our mission at BlueSkye Thinking is to come alongside you and your organization, regardless of your current status, to find out how we can support you in transitioning yourself and/or your organization from where you are to where you want to be. We will lead you and/or your team to examine and appreciate your current state, clarify your goals and objectives, and explore the best ideas and strategies for moving forward. And we will help you implement your plan, evaluate your progress, and make sure you celebrate your success.We have experience in organizations both large and small, with an understanding of the unique challenges that non-profit and public sector leaders face in achieving their always ambitious financial and program delivery goals while ensuring effective operations and healthy collaborative cultures.We specialize in providing leadership, facilitating planning and supporting implementation for:- Multiple stakeholder partnerships and collective impact initiatives (strategy development, implementation support for back bone organizations) - Organizational or departmental strategic planning processes- Leadership development programs and ongoing initiatives- Board development - Team effectiveness and other team initiatives- Public consultation processes and citizen engagement initiatives We are also available to facilitate small and large group meetings, focus groups, stakeholder interviews, roundtables and/or team sessions around themes or topics that your organization is exploring. Show less

Through this role I am privileged to be helping to support and expand the TREC partnership. Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) is a national research program based at the University of Alberta and focused on developing solutions for improving the quality of care and quality of life experienced by long term care residents, enriching the work life of their caregivers, and enhancing system effectiveness.

IMAGINE Citizens Collaborating for Health is a citizen-driven initiative that aims to improve the health system by engaging Albertans in the design and delivery of health care in our province. As citizens connect to share their knowledge and experiences, we can create a collective voice to help shape our health system into one that we can rely on and be truly proud of. IMAGINE is an inclusive and independent group. There are a few simple ways to be involved: you can receive newsletters,… Show more IMAGINE Citizens Collaborating for Health is a citizen-driven initiative that aims to improve the health system by engaging Albertans in the design and delivery of health care in our province. As citizens connect to share their knowledge and experiences, we can create a collective voice to help shape our health system into one that we can rely on and be truly proud of. IMAGINE is an inclusive and independent group. There are a few simple ways to be involved: you can receive newsletters, sign up for polls or volunteer in a number of ways. We hope we can count you in, as we work together to help shape a health care system that will deliver the best possible experiences and results for Alberta’s patients and families.To learn more or get involved, visit http://imaginecitizens.ca Show less

I served for five years as Vice President, Organization Effectiveness for Bethany Care Society. After serving as an Organization Development consultant for several years I was asked in 2009 to create a new department which brought together Quality Services, Organization Development and planning. Bethany is one of Western Canada's largest voluntary, not–for–profit organizations offering continuing care, housing and support services that celebrate the independent spirit of seniors and persons… Show more I served for five years as Vice President, Organization Effectiveness for Bethany Care Society. After serving as an Organization Development consultant for several years I was asked in 2009 to create a new department which brought together Quality Services, Organization Development and planning. Bethany is one of Western Canada's largest voluntary, not–for–profit organizations offering continuing care, housing and support services that celebrate the independent spirit of seniors and persons with disabilities throughout central and southern Alberta. Show less

Consulting services in the area organization development, leadership and strategic planning for not for profit and public sector organizations; facilitation and support of public consultation initiatives