Providing business development, governance assistance and evaluation support to the not for profit sector.

As leader and spokesperson for the organization I oversee all aspects of the work of Sustain Ontario, from staffing, fundraising, strategic initiatives and campaigns to financial, and operational management, while supporting the volunteer Steering Committee and engaging a broad membership that represents all actors in the food value chain as well as health, environmental and social justice organizations that are interested in food and farming. Chief initial responsibility is to lead the… Show more As leader and spokesperson for the organization I oversee all aspects of the work of Sustain Ontario, from staffing, fundraising, strategic initiatives and campaigns to financial, and operational management, while supporting the volunteer Steering Committee and engaging a broad membership that represents all actors in the food value chain as well as health, environmental and social justice organizations that are interested in food and farming. Chief initial responsibility is to lead the organization to incorporation as an independent charity at which point I will assume the role of Executive Director. Show less

I Developed, implemented and evaluated evidence informed programming. This included, leading the development and evaluation of new and existing services and programsI acted as a spokesperson for Parachute on the research agenda and programming issues.I helped to develop and launch Parachute's Strategic Plan.I helped to Create the research agenda for Parachute in coordination with the CEO and key organizational experts and partners. This includes developing a strategic network to… Show more I Developed, implemented and evaluated evidence informed programming. This included, leading the development and evaluation of new and existing services and programsI acted as a spokesperson for Parachute on the research agenda and programming issues.I helped to develop and launch Parachute's Strategic Plan.I helped to Create the research agenda for Parachute in coordination with the CEO and key organizational experts and partners. This includes developing a strategic network to further the research agenda and programming aims.In partnership with management and staff, I defined organizational research needs and translated knowledge generated by research for the development of new programs and the refinement of existing programs.I translated data / research for program policy and advocacy positioning and program development.My team develops and leads research initiatives when required to complement acquired researchThe evaluation unit monitors programs and outcomes against research base. Show less