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Joëlle Lewis

Goderich,ON

Summary

Highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in executive leadership, stakeholder relations, and critical thinking. Demonstrated expertise in change management, strategic collaboration, and public policy management. Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, utilizing strong communication skills to effectively convey ideas and strategies. Experienced in handling public relations and affairs, with a keen understanding of government and public policy. Proven ability to drive business growth and achieve organizational objectives by effectively navigating the complex landscape of public affairs and governmental relations.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Ignite Solutions Consulting

Merger Exploration

BGC of Canada
01.2020

Business Development

Ontario Health Team Perth Huron
01.2021 - Current

Social Research and Planning Council Director

United Way Perth Huron
01.2019 - 01.2022

Research Specialist

Ignite Solutions Consulting
01.2020 - 01.2021

National President and COO

Jake's House, Children with Autism
01.2018 - 01.2019

National Director Government and Stakeholder Relations

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
01.2011 - 01.2018

Director of Mentoring Partnerships and Service Delivery

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
01.2009 - 01.2011

Regional Executive Director for Ontario

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
01.2004 - 01.2009

Executive Director

Big Brothers Big Sisters North Huron
01.1997 - 01.2004

Relief Protection Worker

Children's Aid Society Huron County
01.1997 - 01.2002

Crisis Relief Counsellor

Huron County Women's Shelter, Second Stage Housing & Counselling Services
01.1997 - 01.1999

Education

Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) -

Quantic School of Business and Technology
01.2023

Public Policy Training Institute -

MaxBell Foundation
01.2014

BA Sociology -

McMaster University
01.1994

Social Service Work Degree -

Sheridan College
01.1991

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Critical Thinker
  • Change Management
  • Strategic Collaborator
  • Public Policy Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Strong Communicator
  • Public Relations/Affairs
  • Government & Public Policy

Affiliations

  • Field Hockey, Soccer and Ringette Coach
  • Ontario Mentoring Coalition & Alberta Mentoring partnership, Leadership Committee
  • National Children’s Rights Committee
  • National Mentoring Symposium Founder
  • Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build
  • Imagine Canada Standards Committee
  • National Alliance Children and Youth
  • National Youth Serving Organizations

Timeline

Business Development

Ontario Health Team Perth Huron
01.2021 - Current

Merger Exploration

BGC of Canada
01.2020

Research Specialist

Ignite Solutions Consulting
01.2020 - 01.2021

Social Research and Planning Council Director

United Way Perth Huron
01.2019 - 01.2022

National President and COO

Jake's House, Children with Autism
01.2018 - 01.2019

National Director Government and Stakeholder Relations

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
01.2011 - 01.2018

Director of Mentoring Partnerships and Service Delivery

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
01.2009 - 01.2011

Regional Executive Director for Ontario

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
01.2004 - 01.2009

Executive Director

Big Brothers Big Sisters North Huron
01.1997 - 01.2004

Relief Protection Worker

Children's Aid Society Huron County
01.1997 - 01.2002

Crisis Relief Counsellor

Huron County Women's Shelter, Second Stage Housing & Counselling Services
01.1997 - 01.1999

Principal

Ignite Solutions Consulting

Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) -

Quantic School of Business and Technology

Public Policy Training Institute -

MaxBell Foundation

BA Sociology -

McMaster University

Social Service Work Degree -

Sheridan College
Joëlle Lewis