Leadership Extensive and transformational leadership experience in crisis and emergency management for Emergency Management BC, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, Public Safety Canada, and the Annapolis Valley District Health Authority.Strategic Planning Executed near, medium, and long-term planning for growth of SLRD Protective Services department from a single position into a culturally inclusive and regionally recognized program with natural hazard management expertise and measurable growth in community resiliency. Innovation Led modernization of Provincial EOC systems to realize efficiencies in process and human resource cost-saving while providing enhanced service to client communities.Subject Matter Expertise Policy contributor to Emergency Program Act legislation modernization in areas of local emergency powers, evacuation, and financial compensation. Lead author on emergency management guidelines for major planned events. Strong mentorship relationships with local, First Nations and Provincial emergency management practitioners. Risk Management Developed and implemented a strategic approach for communities living with natural hazards where mitigation was not practicable by balancing organizational risk exposure with public safety. Identified organizational and reputational risk exposure and risk mitigation measures leading to the adaptation of Provincial processes to better align with strategic priorities. Relationship Management Recognized by the United Nations for implementation of collaborative and culturally inclusive emergency management partnership with Lil’wat Nation. Provided direct leadership in supporting the cross-cultural and inter-jurisdictional response to COVID-19 cluster containment on Cormorant Island; commendation from Deputy Minister to the Premier.
Listed skills include Emergency Management, Policy Development, Fire Services Administration, Program Management, and 16 others.