DANIELLE MONROE
Victoria,BC
Summary
Committed and passionate professional with extensive experience supporting elected officials, individuals and communities in government, public service, and human service roles. Exceptionally developed communication, writing, research, interpersonal and organizational skills. Coordination expertise developed through collaborative work in political offices, community organizations, government departments, and with vulnerable populations. Proven competencies related to strategic planning, assessment, evidence based evaluation and decision making, and briefing senior level executives.
Professional advisor with strong focus on achieving results and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and client relationship management. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Prepared to deliver impactful solutions and drive success in any advisory role.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Political Strategy Advisor
Contracted
02.2025 - Current
- Draw on over 20 years of campaign experience to provide strategic advice to candidates and political teams at all levels of government.
- Advise on policy development to ensure alignment with voter sentiment and evolving political landscapes.
- Design and execute comprehensive campaign strategies tailored to diverse jurisdictions and electoral systems.
- Leverage data analytics to drive decision-making, enhance campaign efficiency, and optimize resource deployment.
- Lead grassroots organizing efforts, including volunteer mobilization, canvassing, and community outreach.
- Guide communications planning and media engagement to strengthen message clarity and public resonance.
Chief of Staff
British Columbia Government
02.2020 - 01.2025
- Ministries of Finance; Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development; Environment and Parks; Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness
- Provided high-level strategic political advice to multiple Ministers of the Crown, aligning ministerial priorities with government mandates.
- Acted as a key liaison between the Minister’s Office, Premier’s Office, Deputy Minister’s Office, and external stakeholders. Oversaw all aspects of Ministerial office operations, including strategic communications, media engagement, scheduling, briefing coordination, budget oversight, and human resources.
- Cultivated a collaborative and high-performance workplace culture, ensuring the office operated efficiently and responsively to the Minister’s evolving priorities.
Special Advisor
Alberta Government
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Provided strategic political analysis and advice on major policy, program, and operational issues to the Minister of Transportation.
- Researched, prepared, and presented regular briefings to the Minister on high-profile, multi-million dollar projects
- Led stakeholder engagement to enhance community relations in order to understand and address public concerns related to transportation issues across the province.
Urban Agriculture Project Coordinator
Youth Empowerment Support Services
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Developed the Urban Roots Community Garden Initiative.
- Created a No Cost/Low Cost Community Garden intended to provide food security, community integration, and employment preparatory opportunities for youth facing difficult realities.
- Collaborated with multiple stakeholders including businesses, communities, not for profits, and the City of Edmonton to develop this pilot project.
Program Director / Director of Government Relations
Action Coalition on Human Trafficking Alberta (ACT Alberta)
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Developed a collaborative model to engage stakeholders from government agencies, law enforcement, the criminal justice system, and non-governmental organizations to implement evidence based, pan-provincial anti-human trafficking initiatives.
- Provided direction to staff in chapters across Alberta to ensure consistent implementation of human rights based and victim centered policies and practices.
- Provided education and awareness to law enforcement, the labour movement and municipal, provincial, and federal governments on the issue of human trafficking.
- Consulted with provincial, national, and international stakeholders to develop promising practices for identification, prevention, and responses.
- Developed a community based framework of engagement for the purposes of streamlining responses for victims of human trafficking. The clandestine and complicated nature of the crime requires responses from multiple stakeholders, each with differing mandates and resources. The initial success of this model resulted in an invitation by Public Safety Canada to present during the Trilateral Working Group on Human Trafficking on meetings held in Mexico City.
Constituency Assistant
House of Commons, Member of Parliament, Linda Duncan
11.2008 - 10.2013
- Provided parliamentary research and community support to the Member. Engaged with constituents, community organizations, stakeholder groups, and media outlets.
- Delivered messaging from the member to stakeholders.
- Assisted with Member’s constituent and critic-related correspondence.
- Gathered relevant and important information from, and about, the constituency for presentation to the Member.
Community Living Supervisor
St. Albert Association for People with Disabilities (now Transitions)
11.1994 - 09.2001
- Managed the delivery of Community Living, Employment, and Day Program services to individuals with disabilities.
- Developed and oversaw financial management of budgets; including individual and contract budgets.
- Liaised with families, government agencies, and medical professional to develop and implement healthy and effective programs.
Skills
- Relationship building
- Written communication
- Cross-functional coordination
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder management
Languages
English
Timeline
Political Strategy Advisor
Contracted
02.2025 - Current
Chief of Staff
British Columbia Government
02.2020 - 01.2025
Special Advisor
Alberta Government
11.2017 - 04.2019
Urban Agriculture Project Coordinator
Youth Empowerment Support Services
02.2017 - 10.2017
Program Director / Director of Government Relations
Action Coalition on Human Trafficking Alberta (ACT Alberta)
01.2014 - 01.2017
Constituency Assistant
House of Commons, Member of Parliament, Linda Duncan
11.2008 - 10.2013
Community Living Supervisor
St. Albert Association for People with Disabilities (now Transitions)
11.1994 - 09.2001
Community Service
Human Rights Champion Award Winner – John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, Juror, Daughter’s Day, Juror, Women of Distinction, Avonmore Community League Executive
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