An experienced public servant with expertise in public policy, communications, and consensus building. Committed to bringing more policy and less politics to Canada.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Member of the Legislative Assembly (Bedford South)
Province of Nova Scotia
08.2021 - 10.2024
Served as Official Opposition critic for Housing, Public Works, and Healthcare Redevelopment
Successfully worked with government MLAs and civil servants to bring major investments to Bedford South—new schools, a new ferry service, and changes to provincial rent subsidy programs
Member of the Public Accounts Committee and Law Amendments Committee, tasked with analyzing all Auditor General reports and proposed legislation in the House of Assembly
Significant and regular contact with media, stakeholders, and others to influence and shape public policy in Nova Scotia
Author of close to a dozen bills with a special focus on housing policy
Senior Consultant
National Public Relations
04.2019 - 07.2021
Worked directly with clients to help them tell their stories better.
This included strategic communications, crisis response, media training, government relations, and more.
Clients across a wide variety of sectors—government, post-secondary, natural resources, professional associations, and more.
Presented findings and recommendations to executive-level stakeholders, effectively communicating key insights and action plans.
Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
Executive Assistant to Ministers
Government of Nova Scotia
10.2016 - 03.2019
Supported two ministers in three departments as chief political and legislative aide
Worked closely with civil servants, Premier’s Office staff, and stakeholders to make progress on everything from major highway construction to land protection to accessibility reform
Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Communications Advisor
Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus Office
12.2015 - 09.2016
Wrote compelling press releases, articles, and op-eds that generated significant media coverage for clients the caucus.
Collaborated closely with leaders and MLAs to develop and executive a consistent narrative.
Journalist
Freelance-writers
05.2014 - 11.2015
Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels at publications like Metro Halifax and the Chronicle-Herald.
Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
Developed story ideas and conducted interviews on a wide range of topics.
Education
Master of journalism -
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
04-2013
Bachelor of Arts (honours) - Political Science
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
05-2010
Skills
Outstanding communicator
Policy wonk
Consensus builder
Researcher
Writer
Quick learner
Executive leadership
Crisis management
Government relations
Languages
Timeline
Member of the Legislative Assembly (Bedford South)
Province of Nova Scotia
08.2021 - 10.2024
Senior Consultant
National Public Relations
04.2019 - 07.2021
Executive Assistant to Ministers
Government of Nova Scotia
10.2016 - 03.2019
Communications Advisor
Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus Office
12.2015 - 09.2016
Journalist
Freelance-writers
05.2014 - 11.2015
Master of journalism -
Carleton University
Bachelor of Arts (honours) - Political Science
Dalhousie University
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