Miranda Romkey
Halifax
Summary
Knowledgeable not-for-profit professional with solid background in policy analysis and proven history of contributing to impactful policy initiatives. Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze, and implement policy strategies that align with organizational goals. Expertise in stakeholder engagement and analytical problem-solving has consistently driven successful outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Policy Analyst
Office of Equity and Anti-Racism
08.2023 - Current
- Led 2SLGBTQIA+, and Disability files, using an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) lens to analyze and evaluate policies, programs, and services.
- Provided expert advice to senior management on emerging trends in public policy landscape.
- Led the development of an all-of government 2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan, including working closely with the Office’s engagement team to develop and execute an Engagement Plan resulting in over 400 survey responses, nine community partnerships, five external engagement sessions and four internal engagement sessions.
- Developed an interdepartmental working group - with representatives from 17 different departments or offices - including developing all foundational and onboarding documents, for cross-governmental collaboration on the development of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan.
- Served as a liaison for the OEA’s partnership with the Accessibility Directorate, effectively advocating for specific Accessibility Commitments to be approved by the Deputy Minister.
- Worked closely with the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) EDIA team to engage DOJ’s employees in an Employment Systems Review in order to gather feedback and develop recommendations for employment systems change to present to the Deputy Minister.
- Presented at a Domestic Violence training workshop for the Halifax Regional Police, addressing intersectional barriers to reporting domestic violence, particularly through queer and disability-focused perspectives, advocating for more inclusive and equitable victim support strategies.
- Provided support to the Office of Addictions and Mental Health in their community grant awarding process, helping to analyze and score submitted grant applications using an intersectional and equity focused lens.
- Designed monitoring frameworks for tracking progress towards defined objectives within the scope of implemented policies.
- Contributed to the creation of strategic plans, aligning organizational goals with relevant policies.
- Monitored legislative developments, anticipating potential impacts on organizational policies and strategies.
EDIA Consultant
Freelance
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted equity-focused reviews of organizational policies, procedures, and programs to identify barriers faced by marginalized communities and recommend practical changes.
- Worked with clients to assess accessibility, inclusion, and equity impacts across communications, funding programs, and internal processes.
- For a provincial grantmaking charity, evaluated application procedures, scoring criteria, and web accessibility to identify barriers for emerging professionals; provided detailed, actionable recommendations.
- Reviewed webinar training content for a federally funded initiative, offering feedback on disability representation, content quality, and presenter engagement strategies.
Policy Analyst
Office of Equity and Anti-Racism
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Facilitated community engagement for the Dismantling Racism and Hate Act, including working with the engagement team to develop engagement materials and connect with community stakeholders. In all OEA ran 71 dedicated virtual engagement sessions.
- Worked on the development of a government-wide Equity Impact Assessment (EIA), which has now been adopted for use across the provincial government.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies to promote equity, inclusion, and anti-racism across the organization, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values.
- Prepared reports, briefing notes, and presentations to effectively communicate analysis and recommendations to senior management, government officials, and other key stakeholders.
- Conducted comprehensive research and analysis of emerging trends and best practices in public policy and leveraged insights to drive innovation and continuous improvement in policy development processes.
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed a team of volunteers, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and engagement.
- Developed strategies to enhance volunteer retention and program effectiveness.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative research to inform policy and program recommendations.
- Implemented the Friendly Visiting Program Pilot at a long-term care facility, including recruitment of volunteers and program participants.
- Developed success measurement strategies, conducting regular check-ins with both volunteers and participants to assess effectiveness.
- Achieved 100% participant matching with volunteers and a 91% volunteer retention rate, leading to program expansion into a second facility.
- Collaborated with coordinators across Canada in developing training materials, program policies, and best practices for scaling the initiative nationally.
- Developed volunteer recognition initiatives to acknowledge contributions and foster long-term engagement.
- Strengthened partnerships with local community groups and healthcare organizations to expand volunteer programs.
- Planned and coordinated fundraising events.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment and training efforts to maximize support during fundraising events.
Assistant Curator
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Led volunteer recruitment and oversight, ensuring optimal program participation.
- Developed and executed fundraising initiatives, including the "Feed the Animals Crowdfunding Campaign", which was recognized by the Canadian Museums Association as the best crowdfunding campaign run by a community museum in 2016, exceeding our fundraising goal by 50% in 2016.
- Managed community outreach efforts, developing partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
- Curated exhibitions and facilitated interactive community engagement initiatives to strengthen public participation.
- Established long-term relationships with educational institutions and cultural organizations to expand museum programming.
- Mentored junior staff members in exhibition planning processes, fostering a culture of professional development and growth.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts during special events, ensuring a smooth flow of operations and a positive experience for all attendees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL05-2011
Skills
- Qualitative research
- Policy advocacy
- Policy evaluation
- Conducting assessments
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Team building
- Project management
- Equity evaluation
- Community engagement
Accomplishments
- 2022 Making A Difference Award – Nova Scotia Disability Employee Network
Activities
- Chair of 2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan Interdepartmental Working Group
- Sitting Member of Interdepartmental Accessibility Committee with the Government of Nova Scotia
- Chair of the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Accessibility Committee
- Chair of Dartmouth Heritage Museum Board (2020-2021)
- Director on the Dartmouth Heritage Museum Board (2018-2021)
- Volunteer with the Nova Scotia SPCA (2018 - Present)
Timeline
Senior Policy Analyst
Office of Equity and Anti-Racism
08.2023 - Current
EDIA Consultant
Freelance
03.2023 - Current
Policy Analyst
Office of Equity and Anti-Racism
11.2021 - 07.2023
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
11.2018 - 12.2019
Assistant Curator
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum
03.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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