I’m a part-time troublemaker, full-time strategic planner, and long-time community builder based in Halifax. An entrepreneur, educator, and former municipal councillor with over 30 years of leadership in business, community, and the arts and culture sector, I excel at crafting and executing strategic plans that drive positive change and am known for my proactive, innovative approaches. I’ve grown businesses, led member organizations, and made significant contributions to the arts and culture sector provincially and nationally. I lead the team at ATN Strategies where I am Executive Vice President.
Advice you can use
I lead the team at ATN Strategies, a consulting firm specializing in applied research and strategic planning, helping organizations and governments address complex challenges through evidence-based, community-centered solutions.
Engaging communication
I’m an experienced public speaker known for my engaging delivery & ability to connect with diverse audiences. I comfortably use these skills at a podium, in a classroom, or behind the scenes developing communications strategies.
Opinions and insight
I’m widely recognized for my sharp political insights and thought-provoking commentary. I’ve built a reputation as a knowledgeable voice in Canadian politics, offering perspectives that challenge conventional thinking.
About Me
News & Updates
Politics and District 7 2012-2024 archive page up
The last bit of post-politics housekeeping is done! I've updated my website with a single landing page. The full archive of D7 updates, blog posts,...
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Document and Report Archive
I've reorganized my archive of significant foundational documents by sorting them, applying OCR to old scans for text extraction, and compressing the files for convenience....
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Final District 7 Update – welcome Laura, thank you residents!
Please note - after I sent this update and then when I deleted my Mailchimp account all the links in past newsletters stopped working. The...
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Contact Me
Feel free to contact me! I’m always open to conversations about music, community building, strategic planning, and any interesting ideas people have. If it is work-related, please get in touch with me through ATN Strategies.
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