L’AIP2 Canada est formée d’une équipe de passionné(e)s de la participation publique qui travaillent à temps partiel à travers le Canada (Colombie-Britannique, Alberta, Québec, Ontario). N’hésitez pas à nous contacter!
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VALOREE MCKAY - Directrice exécutive
Mme McKay est une dirigeante d’association chevronnée, bilingue, professionnelle et certifiée (CAE), connue pour son leadership transformationnel dans le secteur sans but lucratif, plus récemment avec CPB Canada (Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada) où elle a dirigé avec succès le lancement d’une nouvelle image de marque, le développement d’un nouveau système de gestion des membres, la création d’un nouveau site Web, et une refonte complète des structures d’adhésion et de certification. Possédant plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans des rôles de leadership à l’échelle nationale, Mme McKay apporte à l’AIP2 Canada une richesse de compétences et de connaissances, ainsi qu’une passion pour amener les organisations au niveau supérieur pour atteindre leurs objectifs et servir leurs membres. Dotée d’une pensée stratégique, ses domaines d’expertise comprennent le leadership du changement, la promotion de l’innovation, l’amélioration de la qualité, le lobbying auprès des paliers gouvernementaux, la gouvernance du milieu associatif et l’élaboration de partenariats.
SHERRILL JOHNSON – Directrice – formation
(en anglais) Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Sherrill brings a diverse professional background to her role with IAP2 Canada. She has worked in the strategy sections of municipal and regional governments, advocated for population health improvement through better urban design, researched the early stages of Canadian social entrepreneurship, and worked as an independent consultant and facilitator. A common thread running through this work is the belief that high-quality engagement processes contribute to better outcomes.
Sherrill is also a lifelong volunteer, and has been involved with IAP2 Canada’s Professional Development and Training Committee since it began in 2017. She sat on the Board of Trustees for the Edmonton Public Library for several years and regularly hosts visiting performers during Edmonton’s Fringe Theatre Festival. In addition to being an avid reader, Sherrill spends a lot of time exploring the extensive Edmonton river valley trail system with family, friends and a very happy dog
ANNE HARDING - Coordonnatrice - Programme d'apprentissage à la réalité autochtone -
(en anglais) Anne is one of IAP2 Canada’s biggest fans, having been involved with the association as a member and volunteer for over a decade. Through her work with ASC, Anne now supports IAP2 Canada on a contract basis with a focus on strategic initiatives and programming. This means that she is the primary staff support for the IAP2 Canada Board and oversees implementation and performance of IAP2 Canada’s Strategic Plan. She also supports IAP2 Canada’s Strategic Relationships and represents the Canadian Region on IAP2’s Global Practice Development Committee.
Anne also has a deep passion for Indigenous inclusion and reconciliation, which she lives out through her consulting practice at Forum Community Relations and her volunteer work in Community Engagement for the Indigenous Gathering Place Society of Calgary. Anne also brings this passion to her work with IAP2 Canada as the Coordinator of the Indigenous Awareness for IAP2 Canada Leaders program and the Indigenous Engagement Community of Practice.
Anne has a Master of Arts in Corporate-Aboriginal Relations and holds a Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3) designation through IAP2 Canada. She is also the winner of a P2 for the Greater Good Core Values Award and volunteers as a Mentor and Core Values Award judge.
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DREW SNIDER - Communications
Drew est responsable des communications à l’AIP2 Canada où il développe divers outils de communications, comme les infolettres, les courriels aux membres et le contenu sur le site Web de l’AIP2 Canada. Il réalise et anime le Gala annuel des Prix d’excellence en participation publique de l’AIP2 Canada (et IAP2 USA). En dehors de l’AIP2, il offre des cours en formation des médias avec WWP Crisis Communications et travaillait autrefois comme représentant aux médias à TransLink, l’agence du transport en commun dans la région de Vancouver. Drew a plus de 25 ans d’expérience comme animateur à la radio et à la télé, et comme annonceur à plusieurs événements sportifs, surtout quand un annonceur bilingue est requis, tels que la Coupe féminine du monde FIFA 2015 et le tournoi junior de l’FIHG 2019. En 2019, il a lancé un livre électronique, “God at Work” (“Des Travaux du Seigneur”) qui traite de ses expériences comme ministre dans le Downtown East Side de Vancouver.
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SARAH RIVEST - Administration et formation / Administration and Training
(en anglais) Sarah has worked in communications and community engagement for over 15 years and is a proud new Mom living in Montréal.
Prior to moving to Quebec with her husband she worked with the Calgary Stampede, CBC, VANOC and Whistler Blackcomb. Sarah’s experience working for VANOC in the lead-up to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games inspired her to learn more about the core values of public participation, and with support from the Calgary Stampede, she completed the IAP2 Foundations Course in 2014.
Many of the organizations she has worked for have a strong volunteer presence and she wanted to continue giving back as a volunteer with IAP2. Sarah holds a double degree from the University of Calgary in Communications and Canadian Studies. She started as one of the IAP2 Canada deputy board members in 2015 and was past President of the board of IAP2 Canada.
ANITA WASIUTA - Coordonnatrice - bénévoles / Volunteer Coordinator
(en anglais) Anita has always been passionate about community, volunteering and seeking out other points of view. She blended these passions together and joined ASC as the volunteer engagement coordinator and has taken on other roles including herding the various components of the brand graphics. She was honoured to be the recipient of the CPRS Shield of Public Service award for distinguished and dedicated public service. Her most rewarding engagement was transforming a retired transit bus into a mobile public engagement vehicle that was successfully used for long range planning in several B.C. communities. Her ongoing work includes marketing, communications, food security, mentoring young leaders, and Foundation work. And she enjoys the expanse of all things yarn and fibre.
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NICK GROVER – Réseaux sociaux
(en anglais) Based in Ottawa, Nick is responsible for IAP2 Canada’s social media content and coordinating our various Communities of Practice (CoPs). He worked in the humanitarian sector for several years after completing his Master’s degree in History at Queen’s University. He is an active public transit advocate in Ottawa and familiar with the city’s channels of public engagement on transportation matters.