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As the Deputy Chief Economist at ATB Financial--the largest Alberta-based financial institution with assets of $56.6 billion--I am laser-focused on the Alberta economy, the forces that shape it and the challenges and opportunities affecting the prosperity of Albertans.I am a strategic thinker with three decades of experience analyzing, commenting on, and proposing solutions to economic and public policy issues. From research design and methods to the presentation of findings and recommendations, I have deep expertise in all aspects of the economic and policy analysis process. Known for my quirky sense of humour and passion for Alberta and Canada, I know how to ask the right questions, how to engage a wide range of stakeholders and how to get key messages across.I am the co-author (with Todd Hirsch) of three books: "The Boiling Frog Dilemma: Saving Canada From Economic Decline," "Spiders in Space: Successfully Adapting to Unwanted Change," and "Spiders in COVID Space: Adapting During and After the Pandemic."While I was with the Canada West Foundation, I had the opportunity to work on a broad array of public policy topics including the economy, local government, demographic trends, the non-profit sector, public opinion, regional cooperation, environmental policy, democratic reform and public finance.I am passionate about art, equality and inclusion and currently serve as the Chair of the National accessArts Centre--Canada's largest and oldest disability arts organization.

Listed skills include Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Research, Policy, and 19 others.

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  University Of Calgary