Ali Calladine
Victoria,British Columbia
Summary
Passionate Housing Nerd with a constant eye to innovations and opportunities in Canada's Housing Policy Space. Trained in Economics and working as BC's Senior Economist on Supportive Housing and Homelessness. Balancing out that analytical head space by spreading stories and knowledge through media work in film and organizing community arts events.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Economist
BC Ministry of Housing
02.2024 - Current
- Leading the Ministry's economic research agenda on homelessness and supportive housing policy
- Working with academic and cross-ministry researchers on projects in the Integrated Data Project
- Providing recommendations in policy areas such as the Residential Tenancy Act, housing targets, and the economic benefits of social housing
Artist & Volunteer Coordinator
Campbell Bay Music Festival
03.2022 - Current
- Curating, booking and coordinating artists for a community-oriented music festival on Mayne Island, BC
- Leading a team of 120 volunteers to run the festival
- Designing education and community development programming
Director & Producer, film industry
06.2018 - Current
- Produced and directed multiple music videos, short films, and educational video content
- Led teams with up to 45 cast members and 15 crew members
- Implemented multiple marketing and festival submission strategies to connect with and grow content audiences
Economist
Big River Analytics
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Project and analytical lead for a BC-based economic consulting firm
- Led multiple projects with teams of 2-7 people, leading the design and implementation of research methods, drafting policy recommendations, and managing budgets and deliverables
- Worked alongside First Nations governments to develop housing strategies and community well-being frameworks
- Project lead on work for CMHC and Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) to research housing need levels and design innovative housing policy solutions
Economist
BC Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship
08.2023 - 02.2023
- Worked to develop a modernized process for land use planning that incorporates sustainability, housing, and First Nations priorities.
- Led the development of economic valuation approaches to land use planning in BC.
Director of Operations and Education
The Nature of Real Estate
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Designed curriculum and taught courses for real estate professionals on topics such as market dynamics, policy impacts, and economic theory
- Led the firm's strategic conversations about real estate markets across Canada to inform business strategy and direction
- Developed company policies including HR and contract policy
- Advised on industry regulations
- Led complex projects such as operational overhauls and curriculum development and delivery
Education
MA - Economics
University of Victoria
Victoria05-2021
BA - Combined Honours Economics and International Development Studies
Dalhousie University
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Economic development
- Market outcomes
- Statistical modeling
- Production Management
- Social Media Engagement
- Writing abilities
- Creative direction
- Public speaking
SPEAKING EXPERIENCE
- (August 2022 - present) Host of "Garden City Policy Talks" a local educational forum to learn about complex policies and how they affect our lives. Presented on topics including the carbon tax, density policies' effect on rents, and reasons for recent immigration target increases.
- Nerd Night, keynote speaker: Worldbuilding in economics and film
- CIHC Primary Health Care Summit, keynote speaker: Navigating primary health care across provinces
- Room Tone - recurring guest on a radio show about BC's Indie film scene
BOARD AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Board Member, Community Social Planning Council of Victoria
- Founder, The Victoria Short Film Festival
Websites
Accomplishments
- Women in Economics Graduate Scholarship
- Prof W. Russell Maxwell Memorial Scholarship
- Level Chan Award for Advocacy and Academic Justice
Timeline
Senior Economist
BC Ministry of Housing
02.2024 - Current
Economist
BC Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship
08.2023 - 02.2023
Artist & Volunteer Coordinator
Campbell Bay Music Festival
03.2022 - Current
Economist
Big River Analytics
01.2022 - 08.2023
Director & Producer, film industry
06.2018 - Current
Director of Operations and Education
The Nature of Real Estate
05.2016 - 12.2019
MA - Economics
University of Victoria
BA - Combined Honours Economics and International Development Studies
Dalhousie University
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