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 Curriculum Vitae

Work experience 

2024 - present

Senior Manager of Contracts and Program Supports 
Ministry of Children and Family Services, Edmonton, Alberta
 

Provide oversight for the strategic procurement activities for child intervention programs in the Edmonton region. This includes group care, foster care, and personalized community care programs.

2021 - 2024

Executive Advisor / Strategic Issues Manager
Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, Edmonton, Alberta
 

Provide professional strategic advice and issues management for the Assistant Deputy Minister and Minister of ACSW to support the ongoing operations of the  of Status of Women, Creative and Community Development division.

2018 - 2021

Policy and Practice Manager
Ministry of Children and Family Services, Edmonton, Alberta
 

Provided accurate and timely advice, policy analysis, practice recommendations, and project management support. Led complex, high profile and politically sensitive initiatives and advocated for strengthened services for Indigenous children and youth who are disproportionately represented in care.

2011-2018

Program Support Analyst for Priority Prolific Offenders
Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services, Edmonton, Alberta
 

Developed operational policy,  led stakeholder engagement activities and facilitated wrap-around services for prolific offenders within an inter-disciplinary team. 

Completed research and provided best practice recommendations to improve service delivery and outcomes for the top 80 priority prolific offenders in Alberta.

2008- 2011 & 2015-2018

Child and Youth Advocate
Office of the Child and Youth Advocate, Edmonton and Northwest Alberta
 

Provided individual advocacy for children and youth who were receiving or attempting to receive child intervention services across the province. Built collaborative relationships with stakeholders such as caseworkers, supervisors, managers, contractors and Delegated First Nation agency partners.

2003-2006

Human Rights Consultant
Alberta Human Rights Commission, Edmonton, Alberta

Hosted Human Rights information booths in community meetings, events and conferences.

Provided information sessions to non-profit organizations, businesses and provincial government departments to promote training programs and resources.

2000 - 2003

Sexual Health Outreach Officer
Community Development Action, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
 

Sexual health outreach specialist for ethno-cultural youth who were disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections, HIV and AIDS. Delivered diversity training for healthcare professionals, schools, colleges and community groups to improve service provision for disadvantaged groups.

1992 - 1999

Health Care Support Worker
National Health Service, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Provided daily care, mental health supports and palliative services for seniors in hospital and congregate healthcare settings. Transitioned seniors from former mental health institutions into community-based healthcare facilities. 

Group Fitness

2010 - present

Group Fitness Instructor 
Foxy Kickboxing, Gymvmt (formerly World Health Club and Spa Lady), YMCA,Private

Teach a variety of pre-choreographed and freestyle fitness classes including spin, step, kickboxing with portable equipment, boot camp, core fitness and circuit training. Design and deliver corporate workplace group fitness and wellness programs.

Education

2023 - present

1996 - 1999

2018 - 2021

2014 - 2015

2011 - 2017

2009 - 2010

1999 - 2000

Master of Health Studies candidate, Athabasca University, Alberta

 

BSc. Combined Health Studies hon. – Psychology, Sociology and Physiology of Health (1999) Birmingham City University, West Midlands, United Kingdom

 

Management Development Program, University of Alberta 

  • Fundamentals of Managing Projects

  • Strategic Management

  • Organize and recruit a workforce

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Leadership Development Program graduate, Government of Alberta

 

Policy Essentials Program graduate, Government of Alberta

 

Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association group fitness instructor. Teach boxing; kickboxing, step, spin, boot camp and core workouts

 

Relate Program Counseling Diploma Level 1 and Level 2, University of Warwick, England, UK

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Volunteerism 

2020 - present

2018 - present

2003- 2005

2003 - present

Government of Alberta's Multicultural Employee Resource Group (MERG) Steering Committee member and co-lead of the MERG Education and Research Committee (May 2020 – present)

 

Employment Region Immigrant Employment Council Community Mentor for newcomers to improve their job skills (Mar 2018 - present)

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Cultural Connections Institute, Learning Exchange - English as a Second Language Teacher and Board Member (Apr 2003 – Dec 2005)

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Madeleine Sanam Foundation, a non-profit organization promoting sexual health and the economic growth of African, Caribbean & Black women in Canada - community volunteer and former Board Chair (Jun 2003 - present)

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