Kayla Phillips

• Improved understanding of legislative process, key road blocks in development of legislation benefitting economic development for First Nations in BC as well as possible remedies.
• Bolstered subject matter expertise in government function, law, and natural resource policy and permitting.
• Increased understanding of BC’s reconciliation vision and approach to UNDRIP and TRC Calls to Action implementation.

• Supported Chief and Council policy priorities through the development of speaking notes, briefing notes, reports, communication materials, presenting for decision at high level meetings, and other assignments as requested.
  
• Drafted agreements with varied proponents, represented Musqueam on special working groups with provincial staff to explore innovative solutions through policy.
  
• Collaborated with varied departments, including environmental stewardship, archaeology, language and culture, and incorporated work with knowledge keepers into daily work.

• Built strong relationships with key stakeholders from all levels of government and other Nations, ensuring the smooth exchange of information and improving processes as a result.
• Participated in travel where required to workshops, other communities, and on the land to further understanding of key issues.
• Managed several contracts, particularly for consultants, overseeing proposals, hiring, budgets, and ensuring delivery of final products for research studies.

• Developed strong mentorship and the ability to guide others, earning rankings as the best Political Science Teaching Assistant, according to student rankings.
  • Developed strong aptitude for qualitative and quantitative research, drawing on academic, government, and first hand accounts for strong mixed-methods work.
• Ensured timely submission of all required research material for published papers and excelled in delivering helpful, expedient feedback for undergraduate students enrolled in political philosophy courses.

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure while remaining professional, adhering to strict legislative timelines with strong policy and research results.
• Improved ability to work in a fast-paced environment, completing deliverables in several different policy areas per day with a high level of skill.
• Strove to develop a deep understanding of written communication as well as excellent analytical skills.