Education & Training
My approach is informed by decades of hands-on leadership, facilitation and organizational experience, supported by formal education and ongoing professional development. I bring a deep understanding of education, management, leadership, conflict resolution, power dynamics, organizational culture and participatory processes.
Formal Education
Master of Arts — Intercultural & International Management & Training
Becoming a Multicultural Organization: A plan for The Council of Canadians
School for International Training, Brattleboro, Vermont (1998)
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Bachelor of Education — Intermediate/Senior English and History
University of Ottawa, Ottawa (1989)
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) — English/History, Concentration in Post-Colonial Studies
Queen’s University, Kingston (1987)
Professional Development
Psychological First Aid
Red Cross (July 2026)
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Fundraising Essentials
Toronto Metropolitan University (Spring 2024)
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Introduction to Fundraising, a 12-week course
Toronto Metropolitan University (Winter 2024)
Working in Complexity Inside and Out (Intensive)
Harvest Moon Consultants (Fall 2021)
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Trauma-Informed Advocacy
Myrna McCallum (Fall 2021)
Power Intelligence Certification
Diamond Leadership (May 2021)
Certificate in Labour Relations
Lancaster House and Ryerson University (March 2021)
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Art of Public Dialogue – Hosting Conversations about Race and Identity
Anima Leadership (2019-2020)
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Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health Commission of Canada (Fall 2019)
Brave Conversations – Transforming Workplace Conflict
Anima Leadership (Spring 2019)
Participatory Leadership Training
The Art of Hosting, New York City (Fall 2012)
Understanding and Responding to Workplace Conflict
Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution (January 2005)
Certificate in Third Party Neutral Conflict Resolution
Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution (May 2004)
Selected Design and Facilitation
Leadership Training
Ontario Regional Council, Public Service Alliance of Canada (October 2026)
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Facilitator Training
The Table Community Food Centre (August 2026)
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Process Facilitation for Employment Equity Action Plan
Joint Employment Equity Committee, Canadian Union of Public Employees (April 2026)
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Team Building and Strategic Plan Development
Human Resources Directors Team, Canadian Union of Public Employees (March and May 2026)
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Strategic Plan Development
Perth Family Health Team (January 2026)
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Strategic Plan Development
Parkinson’s Community Network, Perth Ontario (3-hour session, May 2025)
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Strategic Plan Development
The Hospice Hub, Perth Ontario (5-hour session, November 2024)
Leadership for Movement Building
Labour College of Canada (12-hour workshop, February and July, 2022-2025)
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Perth BIA Strategic Planning Session (June 2025)
Power and Vulnerability in Our Role as Leaders
Community Foundations of Canada – Illuminate Conference (1.5 hour workshop, Halifax May 2025)
How to Have Difficult Conversations (and Not Be Afraid!)
Union of Safety and Justice Employees (3-hour workshop, October 2021)
Strategic Plan Development
The Douglas Coldwell Foundation National Board (3-hour session, August 2021)
Leadership, Power, and Intersectionality
PSAC Ontario Regional Council and Atlantic Council (2-day virtual training)
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Priority Setting and Strategic Planning
PSAC Representation Team (3-hour session, Fall 2019)
Strategic Campaigning
PSAC members at National Leadership Training and Young Workers’ Conference (3-hour workshop, 2018 and 2019)
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Facilitating in the Face of White Fragility
PSAC Regional Staff Conferences (3-hour workshop, 2016-2017)
Strategic Planning Session
Canadian Media Guild National Board (2-day session, March 2015)
Dealing with Conflict and Equity as a New National Board of Directors
Professional Institute of the Public Service (1-day session, Feb 2015)
Team Building for CUPE Education and Equality Branch Staff
Canadian Union of Public Employees staff/managers (3-day session, May 2014)
Team Building and Strategic Planning
PSAC Communication and Political Action Teams (3-day session, 2011)