2001-Present
President, Segue Consulting International Ltd

• Established successful consulting practice specializing in policy development and implementation
• Clients from a cross section of public and private sector and not-for-profits
• Issues management & communication strategies

2003-2007
Director of Public Affairs, The Calgary Chamber of Commerce

• Senior member of Chamber Management Team, responsible for Policy Development & External Relations
• Developed protocols for strategic partnerships
• Supervise Senior Policy Analyst & Policy Analyst
• Oversee 9 Policy Committees, (approx 300 volunteers) providing strategic direction
• Design And Develop Key Note Events, Policy Presentations, Reports and Resolutions for the Board

Project Management Contract Highlights

Alberta Children’s Services

• Consultation report on Family Violence

Assoc. for the Rehabilitation for the Brain Injured (ARBI)

• Strategic Plan

Centre for Military & Strategic Studies / Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute (CDFAI) 2002

• Coordinated the international conference “Bridging the Gap”

City of Calgary – Civic Arts Policy

• In partnership with Cameron Strategies crafted the policy, including fiscal framework

City of Calgary – Civic Sport Policy

• Coordinated the development of the policy framework, including stakeholder consultations, implementation strategy and internal communications plan

Tire Recycling Management Association

• Communication Strategy

Youville Women’s Residence Society

• Designed and developed marketing materials

1993-2001
Elected MLA Calgary Currie 1993-1997; 1997-2001:

Chair, The Seniors Advisory Council of Alberta 1993-97

• Liaison with province-wide and national seniors network; responsible for consultation on income tested Alberta Seniors Benefit program

Chair, Alberta Alcohol & Drug Abuse Commission 1997-99

• Responsible for $33 Million budget providing programs for drug and alcohol prevention & problem gambling. Established policy directions for the Commission, set long-term financial and program plans

Canadian Forces Base Calgary Intergovernmental Liaison Committee 1996-2000

• Developed provincial strategy to coordinate closure of CFB Calgary. Responsible for federal and municipal liaison, stakeholder engagement, and community consultations. Results included historic sites designation and affordable housing development in Garrison Woods

The Alberta Film Commission MLA Liaison Committee 2000-01

• Supported creation of competitive film credit program to enhance the film sector

Government of Alberta Protection Against Family Violence Act and Implementation Strategy 2001

• Designed and sponsored the legislation
• Developed and co-chaired award winning integrated strategy, leading a team of eight Ministries.
• Recipient of 2001 Premier’s Award of Excellence Silver Medal

The Banff Centre Amendment Act 1994

Minister’s Liaison on Charter Schools

Minister’s Advisory on Applied Degrees

Tourism Destination Review

Extensive Consultation with Professional Associations

Maintain Active Relationship with Community Associations

1992-1993
Public Affairs Coordinator: Canada Safeway

• Maintained province-wide liaison, supporting local marketing and promotional commitments

Ongoing
Volunteer Commitments
Board of Directors:

• The Calgary Chamber of Commerce 2003
• Calgary Herald Advisory Board 2002 - present
• Calgary Military Museum Society 2001 - present
• Centre for Faith & the Media (Chair) 2002 - present
• Council of Chamber Executives of Canada 2004 - 2007
• Social Venture Partners Board 2001 - 2004
• ChickWagon 1998 - 2004

Member of Toastmasters Sunrise Club

Personal

• Born in Coventry, England, and raised in Toronto
• Graduated Diploma in Radio and Television Arts from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute
• Has four adult children and resides in Calgary