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.
Advice you can use
I offer practical business advice grounded in real-world experience, helping navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Whether in business or non-profit, I focus on sustainable growth, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment with core values and mission.
Strategic Leadership
I bring a strategic approach to leadership. My ability to bring people together, listen to diverse viewpoints, and make informed decisions helps drive positive change in communities and projects.
Communications & public speaking
I’m an exceptional public speaker, known for my engaging delivery and ability to connect with diverse audiences. My clear, thoughtful communication style and insightful perspectives help me stand out in any speaking environment.

About Me
News & Updates
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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District 7 Update – info on voting, the new playground in Point Pleasant Park, exciting news about the new Shelter NS building, more
In this issue My Council Update includes info on the election and voting already underway, the new playground in Point Pleasant Park, exciting news about the new...
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Feel free to contact me! I’m always open to conversations about music, community building, strategic planning, and any interesting ideas people have.
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