Over the past decade, I’ve worked across First Nation organizations, federal politics, and media. Most recently, I led policy and government relations for the Yukon Assembly of First Nations, supporting the Regional Chief and leaders from all 14 Yukon First Nations on a range of files including rights implementation, conservation and land governance, national defence, and Arctic security. 

Much of my work has involved leading projects that require building strong working relationships with multiple partners, including First Nation governments, industry and non-for-profit organizations, and federal, provincial, and territorial departments. 

I’ve also supported event producers and organizations with conferences and program design – shaping agendas, tightening run-of-show and participant experience, and supporting delivery so events are coherent, engaging, and well-executed. Engagements I've designed and delivered range from national conferences and cultural festivals to community engagement sessions and workshops.  

Government Relations and Partnership Development 

Partnership building and coordination that moves priorities through decision systems. 

• Engagement strategy and sequencing (who to talk to, when, and why)

• Relationship-building approaches that bring organizations together around shared priorities

• Meeting strategy and coordination that land inside government systems, including end-to-end support (briefs, leave-behinds, annotated agendas, follow-up plans)

• Interdepartmental, intergovernmental, and multi-partner coordination 

Policy, Governance, and Advocacy Support

Sound analysis and governance tools grounded in local context and implementation realities.  

• Policy analysis and options memos

• Briefing notes for leadership, technicians, politicians, and department-level staff

• Resolution or decision drafting and rollout support

• Submissions and input to policy and legislative processes 

• Governance tools (policies, terms of reference, process handbooks)

• Strategic planning and work plan development 

Communications and Strategic Engagement 

Communications products and engagement design that moves work and priorities forward. 

• Plain-language backgrounders, key messages, and speaking notes

• Agenda and program development (themes, session arcs, participant experience)

• Facilitation plans, workshop design, and run-of-show documents

• Facilitation support for sessions (virtual or in-person)

• “What we heard” reports, engagement summaries, outcome notes

• Media relations and content (op-ed drafting, releases, interview prep). 

Project Recovery and Delivery Support

Hands-on support to regain momentum and deliver in messy or shifting conditions. 

• Turn ambiguity into workable plans and clear activities

• Rebuild incomplete documentation or plans into usable deliverables

• Funder and progress reports that provide credible outcome and impact summaries to support renewal discussions 

Education

Carleton Univeristy 

Bachelor of Journalism (Combined Honours with Canadian Studies)