An experienced and proven community leader.
Who I Am and What I Do
I am a community developer. I build resilient communities.
With 10 years of education and experience in community development, working with grassroots initiatives, policy development, and collaborative co-design, I specialize in "wicked messy problems" building sustainability (social, cultural, economic, environmental) through community-led approaches. My background combines interdisciplinary lenses with a deep understanding of community dynamics, focusing on "people power" and building capacity in future leaders.
I Am Experienced and Rooted in Community​
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Master of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies (Regenerative Sustainable Community Development)
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Economic Development Certificate
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Cultural Planning & Development Graduate Certificate
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Sustainable Tourism Certificate
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Municipal Experience of 8 years (City of Airdrie, City of Calgary, Town of Strathmore, Town of Sylvan Lake)
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Executive Director of a Business Improvement Area (BIA) - Main Street Downtown Revitalization
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Entrepreneur and Previous Airdrie Business Owner of 14 years
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Team Member of 100+ community-led initiatives and community investments
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Board Director of the Airdrie CultureFest Society - Multicultural Festival
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Co-Founder of Airdrie Regional ARTS Society
I Am Results Driven
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Delivered over 8 years of municipal leadership in Community Development, Economic Development, Tourism, and Culture, including 2+ years with the City of Airdrie, gaining direct insight into municipal operations and administration.
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Co-designed and implemented 12 policies and bylaws advancing Arts & Culture, Urban Planning, and Land Use to strengthen community identity and sustainable growth.
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Produced and managed 75+ community and cultural events - including Trick or Treat Downtown Airdrie, Cabin Fever and Cocoa Trail, AirdrieFEST, and the Airdrie Homecoming Festival, driving downtown vibrancy and business integration.
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Secured $225M+ in business investment and facilitated the creation of 250+ new local jobs, significantly boosting economic prosperity.
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Awarded $250K in competitive grants to fund Arts, Culture, Tourism, Economic Development, Social, and Environmental initiatives.
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Co-founded two non-profit organizations (Airdrie Culture Fest and Airdrie Regional Arts Society - ARTS) to expand cultural programming and community engagement.
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Supported 54 murals and public art installations across four municipalities, transforming neighbourhoods and downtowns into vibrant cultural hubs.
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Strengthened volunteerism, supporting over 1,000 community volunteers and building long-term non-profit capacity.
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Launched six small business support programs focused on retention, entrepreneurship, and economic resilience.
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Co-designed and executed major municipal strategies, including the Economic Development Plan, Cultural Master Plan, Destination Development Plan, and Tourism Marketing Strategy.
