Where I've Actually Led
Credentials tell you I'm qualified. Real-world experience tells you how I handle the messy, complex moments of organizational change.
Governance
Served on executive boards in multiple capacities over the years — as vice-president, secretary, and board member — across regional and community organizations.
Organizational Leadership
Founded and led a charitable organization from the ground up, as president. Co-founded and convened a regional institute. Held an executive communications role, directing strategy for an organization's public voice.
Editorial Leadership
Edited a Western Canada publication, overseeing 20+ contributors.
Labour & Negotiation
Union organizer and shop steward. Negotiated a first-ever union contract.
International & Strategic
Co-chaired a global vision team for an international spiritual organization.
Transitional Ministry & Consulting
Serves periodically as interim (transitional) minister for community organizations ranging from 60 to 100+ members — holding a dual role as ex officio board member and organizational consultant between calls. In that capacity, guided a board through a multi-month bylaw rewrite during a period of deep internal conflict, realigning governance with the community's current values — work that resulted in the successful hiring of a new minister. Also provides ongoing regional support for 30+ leaders across Canada and the US.
Leadership Experience
Credentials tell you I'm qualified. This page tells you where I've actually led.
Over three decades, across a mix of paid and volunteer roles, I've built organizations, negotiated contracts, governed boards, edited publications, and guided communities through conflict and change. Here's where that experience comes from.
Governance
Served on executive boards in multiple capacities over the years — as vice-president, secretary, and board member — across regional and community organizations.
Organizational Leadership
- Founded and led a charitable organization from the ground up, as president
- Co-founded and convened a regional institute
- Held an executive communications role, directing strategy for an organization's public voice
Editorial Leadership
Edited a Western Canada publication, overseeing 20+ contributors.
Labour & Negotiation
- Union organizer and shop steward
- Negotiated a first-ever union contract
International & Strategic
Co-chaired a global vision team for an international spiritual organization.
Transitional Ministry & Consulting
Serves periodically as interim (transitional) minister for community organizations ranging from 60 to 100+ members — holding a dual role as ex officio board member and organizational consultant between calls. In that capacity, guided a board through a multi-month bylaw rewrite during a period of deep internal conflict, realigning governance with the community's current values — work that resulted in the successful hiring of a new minister.
Consulting & Transition Work
Ongoing regional support for 30+ leaders across Canada and the US.
Credentials & Background
- Royal Roads University: Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching
- ICF: Professional Member, International Coaching Federation
- Media: Multiple Canadian Press & BC Journalism Awards
- Ministry: Licensed Spiritual Director (Weddings, Celebrations of Life, transitions)
- Education: BA in Sociology & Anthropology (Sociology of knowledge & religion)