Develop and conduct socio-economic assessments and social impact studies for infrastructure planning and design projects from across Canada.Support the development and execution of social performance and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies across Canada. Conduct Indigenous Community and public engagements, field studies, and interviews with community and regional stakeholders as part of establishing socio-economic assessment baselines analyses.Collaborate with other professionals, levels of government and community members to guide planning and design processes.

Managed a team of 10-12 policy staff, to provide expert analysis and recommend options regarding the optimization of Ontario's transportation network.Included intensive secretariat support for the Minister's Fare and Service Transit Integration Table, which included:- preparation for and leading of bi-monthly meetings of the Associate Minister of Transportation and representatives from the transit providers in the GTHA, including TTC, Metrolinx, York Region Transit, MiWay, and Brampton Transit;- close collaboration and project management with Metrolinx partners, to conduct strategic research and analysis of options to integrate cross-municipal transit operations in the GTHA;- weekly and bi-weekly engagement meetings with key stakeholders, including the TTC and other major transit operators, and specialized transit providers, to build consensus and remove barriers to a more seamless transit-network across the GTHA.Policy lead for other key provincial transportation policy objectives including optimization of managed lanes (HOV, HOT), Mobility as a Service (MaaS) research and analysis, and road-pricing options (e.g. tolling, HOT lanes).Mentor and support staff through periods of high stress and workload resulting from the high volume and pace of work supporting the Associate Minister and the transition to a Hybridwork model in 2021, as team returned to in-office work 2 days per week.Branch lead for Employee Engagement, including the launch of several branch-level activities to boost inclusion such as the addition of Land Acknowledgements at branch meetings and the development of a Branch Anti-racism Action Plan.

Over 3 years of experience managing a team of 8-10 advisors on Indigenous socio-economic policy projects and initiatives, including education, justice, and health-care as well as the government's response during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Directly contributed to approval of legislative amendments, new provincial policies, and investments to support Indigenous community priorities, including: - development and launch of a $5 million COVID-19 Program to support Indigenous organizations in their support of members throughout 2020-2021 pandemic-year; - a 7% carve-out of annual investments for Indigenous-led mental health and additions initiatives; - co-development with Indigenous partners of The Urban Indigenous Action Plan.Developed strategic, cross-goverment and Indigenous-community relations to identify and respond to Indigenous socio-economic policy priorities, including impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, housing and homelessness policy, social assistance and child welfare reform, mental health and addictions investments, and anti-racism.Managed, mentored and supported staff through the challenges that arose during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to remote work.

Managed a team of 8 staff through two, mandated legislative reviews of 4 pieces of provincial legislation (the Municipal Elections Act, the Municipal Act, the City of Toronto Act and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act). Facilitated internal and external stakeholder engagements on the development of policy options including presentations to key stakeholders such as the City of Toronto and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). Lead the approvals process for legislative changes on municipal governance, land use planning, and elections policy issues. Successfully managed, lead, mentored and supported staff through a prolonged period of intense and complex work on simultaneous projects.

Sole ministry lead for the development and issues management of Indigenous policy and relationships issues. Included drafting and approvals of a ministry-wide policy on Indigenous Relationship and Engagement, ongoing advice for both ministry and municipal engagement activities with Indigenous communities related to housing and land-use policies, and design, procurement and delivery of ministry-wide Indigenous education and cultural awareness training.

Special Policy Advisory, Deputy Minister's Office in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Policy and coordination lead for high-profile, often contentious housing and municipal government projects, supporting Minister Office input and approvals, facilitating legislative processes, and coordination communications political and public service to advance the ministry's mandate.Lead on Local government and Housing policy and program files.

As a Senior Policy Advisor in the Strategic Planning and Policy Division of the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs (previously Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs) I lead several policy projects through research, development, and implementation. In this position I worked collaboratively with Indigenous community representatives and other provincial government staff on a diverse range of topics from rights recognition, cultural resource management and socio-economic issues.

Providing expert advice regarding the identification and management of cultural heritage resources, archaeological survey and excavation for ministry projects. Management of government-hired consultants to ensure ministry standards are achieved.Lead coordinator for Indigenous consultation and engagement on major projects (e.g. 407 East Ext). Review and development of government policies on cultural heritage/Indigneous consultation and engagement.

Professional Licenced Archaeologist in Ontario. Multiple years of experience leading archaeological assessments in the GTA and surrounding region to satisfy provincial / municipal Environmental Assessment requirements and in compliance with Ontario Heritage Act standards and guidelines for archaeologists. Responsibilities included active field-work, field-direction, staff supervision/training, project management, report writing and liaison with Ontario ministry staff to receive clearances.

Assisted profession in teaching, marking of papers, and supervising the laboratory component of 2nd year Archaeology Foundations class.