Tracy Flaherty-Willmott
Vice President
Summary
Tracy is the principal researcher and author of many homelessness and housing plans throughout Canada. The original architect of the Medicine Hat plan to end homelessness (which succeeded), Tracy’s impact can also be found in several provinces (e.g., author of the Newfoundland and Labrador Shelter Standards; advisor to the Government of New Brunswick; engaged as an advisor for homelessness response with the Government of Nova Scotia and the local Community Entity) and with various population groups (e.g., Tracy has provided leadership nationally to responding to homelessness amongst survivors of intimate partner violence as well as Canadian Armed Forces veterans and their families). Tracy is an accomplished project manager, focus group facilitator and key informant interviewer. Amongst Tracy’s current and recent projects are Simcoe County, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, City of Kawartha Lakes, Government of New Brunswick, Samaritan House (Virginia), the City of Ottawa, as well as Yellowknife and Yukon community projects.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
OrgCode Consulting Inc.
01.2025 - Current
- Responsible for supervising and steering the work of the OrgCode team, ensuring high quality project delivery and professional liaisons with instrumental policy leaders and funders.
- Coaching and mentorship of team members, while ensuring that all project and policy work aligns with OrgCode Consulting Inc. philosophies and evidence informed approaches.
Associate Director
OrgCode Consulting Inc.
09.2012 - Current
- Provides consultation to Canadian and American communities working to reduce homelessness and improve the stability and wellness of individuals and families
- Performs community based research as well as policy and program analysis to identify opportunities for the integration of evidence informed practices, ensuring client-centered and solution focused outcomes and impacts
- Provides guidance and mentorship to professionals, agencies and communities on methods to improve front line service delivery, multi-system collaboration and the management of strategic activities designed to positively impact social change
Manager, Homeless & Community Housing Department
Medicine Hat Community Housing Society (MHCHS)
04.2008 - 06.2011
- Provided leadership to the community in implementing Medicine Hat’s Plan to End Homelessness
- Administered and evaluated all federal, provincial and local homelessness and community housing initiatives in the city of Medicine Hat
- Promoted and coordinated community capacity building initiatives dedicated to creating a community of practice focused on ending homelessness through the adoption of best practices, outcome-based programming and solution focused, client centered approaches
- Supervised the implementation of housing first practices and policies by all funded agencies
- Provided direct clinical support to front line Housing First Case Managers, when required
- Monitored all housing case management practices and procedures to ensure increased housing stability and improved client outcomes
- Successfully advocated for changes to policy, legislation and service access protocols affecting vulnerable citizens in the community and province
- Tripled the funding allocated to Medicine Hat for initiatives and client supports dedicated to ending homelessness and improving life stability
Prevention and Education Consultant
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
10.2002 - 08.2006
- Fostered collaborative community partnerships to meet identified needs
- Utilized health promotion, population health and harm reduction approaches in community based prevention and education initiatives
- Specialized in high risk client groups and issues including street involved youth, methamphetamine use, sexual exploitation and self-harm
- Represented the agency on regional, provincial and national committees/initiatives
- Developed curriculum, sessions and programs to support community
- Provided training for staff, professional associations, health and social service stakeholders and youth
Researcher/Co-Investigator
Institute of Urban Studies
07.2002 - 10.2002
- Performed community based research for the Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Centered Prairie Communities; including key informant interviews and focus groups
- Provided qualitative data analysis of community consultations to identify community needs, promising practices and service gaps, including those created by local, provincial and federal policies and practices
Team Leader, Toronto Youth Job Corps
St. Christopher House
03.2000 - 07.2002
- Provided program development, monitoring and evaluation for this pre-employment and life skills program for at-risk and street-involved youth in the downtown core
- Provided supervision, leadership, mentorship and support to program staff
- Ensured proper case management and coordination of community resources to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of client group
- Performed such management duties as interviewing, performance appraisals, budget monitoring, financial and program reporting, as well as proposal writing
- Developed community partnerships designed to improve available programs/services
Team Building Facilitator
Manitoba Developmental Centre
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Provided facilitation and training to the 600+ staff of this health care facility
- Worked cooperatively, in a consultative and advisory capacity, with teams and management to facilitate the successful integration of team building and wellness concepts to the work environment
- Developed and delivered supplementary training programs to meet the needs of each interdisciplinary health team
- Performed assessments and evaluations of training programs and team environment
Education
Post-Diploma Certificate - Criminology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
01.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Psychology
01.1992
Skills
- Dedicated professional with experience in the fields of housing, homelessness response, addictions, mental health and supports for such populations as youth, survivors of intimate partner violence, veterans and their families
- Experienced in management responsibilities, including recruitment, supervision and team leadership
- Committed to the adoption of best practices in outcome-based programming and solution focused, client centered approaches
- Experienced in the development, supervision and evaluation of support services and case management practices for vulnerable citizens
- Demonstrated expertise in improving multi-sectoral collaboration to improve access to, and supports for, vulnerable citizens
- Extensive background in program development, implementation and evaluation
- Proven commitment to community development and capacity building approaches
Timeline
Vice President
OrgCode Consulting Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Associate Director
OrgCode Consulting Inc.
09.2012 - Current
Manager, Homeless & Community Housing Department
Medicine Hat Community Housing Society (MHCHS)
04.2008 - 06.2011
Prevention and Education Consultant
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
10.2002 - 08.2006
Researcher/Co-Investigator
Institute of Urban Studies
07.2002 - 10.2002
Team Leader, Toronto Youth Job Corps
St. Christopher House
03.2000 - 07.2002
Team Building Facilitator
Manitoba Developmental Centre
01.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Psychology
Post-Diploma Certificate - Criminology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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