Experience

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  Victoria youth empowerment society

  Jul 2001 - Jun 2005

  Youth re-connect worker

  Facilitated housing, employment, wellness, and educational opportunities for youth. Family conflict mediation.

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  University of victoria

  Sept 2004 - Jun 2005

  Senior research assistant

  Community-based research focused on the social determinants of health.

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  Kamloops food policy council

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

  Policy and development consultant

  Community-based food and agriculture research and policy development. Facilitated a community food forum and the development of a regional food producers' co-operative. Supported community-based organizations in securing funding.

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  True consulting

  Sept 2006 - May 2007

  Policy researcher

  Social planning research and policy development, with a focus on housing, homelessness, and food security. Evaluation of local projects funded through the National Homelessness Initiative.

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  Canadian cancer society

  Jan 2008 - Mar 2010

  Community capacity facilitator

  Led a capacity building initiative for diverse organizations and communities. Facilitated sustainability planning. Supervised a team in delivering funding and learning opportunities. Developed a region-wide community of practice. Project and budget management.

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  Mcgill university

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Project Manager for "Integrated Education for Sustainability", an initiative that advances coordination of applied, experiential, and community-based learning and research through partnership with students, faculty, administration, and the broader community. Strategic planning with McGill's Student Services. Advanced the sustainability practices of McGill Food and Dining Services, based on applied research and best practices. Facilitated student engagement in the food system.

  • Sustainability Advisor

    Jul 2012 - May 2013

  • Food Systems Administrator

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
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  The university of british columbia

  Jul 2013 - Feb 2016

  Ombuds officer

  Launch and delivery of ombuds services at UBC's Okanagan campus. Conflict resolution facilitation. Advancement of fairness in UBC's policies, processes, and practices.

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  District of logan lake

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

  Corporate officer

  Provision of advice and information to Council, staff, employees, liaison agencies, and the public. Oversight of economic development, bylaws, business license inspection, and FOIPPA requests; supervision of staff within these portfolios.

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  City of kamloops

  Jul 2017 - now

  Corporate officer

  Leadership of the City's Legislative Services Division.