Initiated the expansion of the Aboriginal Affairs program scope to encompass research, advocacy and programming related to social development and quality of life issues that inhibit meaningful Aboriginal participation in resource related economic opportunitiesMonitored, anticipated, analyzed, and managed issues and trends affecting the mineral exploration and development industry in the areas of Aboriginal affairs, community engagement, land use and resource developmentProvided organizational and administrative support to the PDAC Board, relevant PDAC Committees, including the development and implementation of the annual work-plan and budget for PDAC projects.Managed and promoted the PDAC Convention’s Aboriginal Program and helped organize other meetings, conferences and workshops. Represented the PDAC at federal, provincial and territorial forums, meetings of Aboriginal organizations, selected international events and other meetings and conferences.