Spucewood Consulting is a Fredericton area-based business consulting firm with expertise in government relations, advocacy, public affairs, organizational planning, leadership development, and strategic communications. Experience working in several Canadian jurisdictions, primarily Atlantic Canada, with a track record of project success.

Executive leader of a membership-based organization representing the interests of over 830 pharmacy professionals in New Brunswick, advocating on behalf of all members and the pharmacy profession in general. Supporting pharmacists to improve patient outcomes through sustainable pharmacy practices. Responsible for government relations, professional advocacy, member services, public affairs, media relations, finances, human resources, and administration.

Responsible for national strategy and management of government relations and advocacy activities for the Association. Led a national team monitoring and reporting on government activity to identify issues, developments and trends. Directed the analysis of, and identified opportunities to proactively influence, diabetes and health care related bills, legislation, regulations and policy.

Leader responsible for the development and implementation of strategic government relations and advocacy initiatives in the four Atlantic Canadian provinces to further the mission of the Association.

Oversaw several, geographically distributed offices/staff and managed the regional work of a national health charity across New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. This included leading all regional fund development, volunteer management, stakeholder relations, communications, public programs and services.

Instructor for Leadership Principles and Practices course for upper level undergraduate students in the Faculty of Kinesiology. Provided students with an understanding of the theoretical concepts, and practical applications, related to the phenomenon of leadership.

Managed all organizational departments, supervising the work of agency staff and assisting the Board of Directors and Executive Director in setting strategic priorities. Provided overall leadership for strategy, organizational development, program implementation, financial oversight and fundraising.

Full-time, year-round Camp Director of residential camping program for children and adults living with disabilities at Grand Lake, NB. Responsible for hiring and managing a team of 50+ staff including medical personnel, senior staff, food services, instructors and counsellors. Supervised summer program for over 350 campers per summer.