In addition to creating public facing content, I work behind the scenes as a consultant, advising organizations on policy strategy. This includes having served on many public and non-government advisory boards.
Current and Recent Clients
Institute for Research and Public Policy: Non-market housing analysis
Canadian Real Estate Association: Housing system and policy analysis
Meredith Boessenkool and Phillips: Housing policy research and writing
University of Toronto, School of Cities and CMHC: Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) municipal bylaws, barriers and enablers
The Atmospheric Fund: Housing emission reduction opportunities
The Clean Economy Fund: Landscape analysis and scoping opportunities for climate and housing - Led to the establishment of the Task Force for Housing and Climate
University of Calgary, Doctor of Design - External Review Committee (2022-2025)
National Affordability Action Council – Active member - Develop and advocate for federal policy solutions to address climate and affordability.
National Task Force for Housing and Climate member and co-founder. Co-Chaired by Hon. Lisa Raitt and includes co-member Mark Carney
Provincial Climate Action Panel – One of six provincial experts to advice the Liberal Leader on climate policy.
Clean Economy Fund – Advisory Committee Member, supporting the development of programs and priorities for Canada’s climate philanthropic funders. (2022 – Current)
Metrolinx Project Evaluation Advisory Panel– An ongoing forum consisting of external participants with the objective of ensuring that the Metrolinx Business Case Guidance remains up-to-date, and to support evidence-based decision-making for transit investment. (2019- Current)
Peel Region Smart Freight Centre – Member of Scientific Advisory Board. (2020 – Current)
Urban Farm Living Advisory Committee – Advise on research and activities at TMU’s rooftop farm (Current)
City of Toronto Housing Advisory Committee – Six-month process to advise on the development of the City’s 10-Year Housing Plan: HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan. (2019)
Sidewalk Toronto Housing and Affordability Working Group to provide external expertise to Waterfront Toronto and Sidewalk Labs on proposed housing approaches, concepts and designs. (2018 – 2019)
Sidewalk Toronto Advisory Council – A group of the leading thinkers in Toronto from the private, not-for-profit, and academic sectors to help advise the Sidewalk Toronto project. (2018 – 2020).
Minister of Housing’s Ontario Housing Forum – Facilitated sessions to provide active dialogue between government and partners about the state of the housing market, the impact of the measure in the Fair Housing Plan and additional policies. (2017 – 2018)
Mayor’s Roundtable on Housing Affordability – Meetings with the Mayor to provide expert input into measures to address housing affordability in Toronto (2017)
Women’s Leadership Initiative Champion, Urban Land Institute (2016 – Present)
Clean 50 Honouree - Exceptional Contributors to Canada's Clean Economy
Ontario Premier’s Transit Investment Strategy Panel – Intensive four month working panel to provide the Premier with recommendations to fund public transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (2013)
Forest Stewardship Council – Served 5 years on BC’s Steering Committee to develop internationally-aligned certification standards for forest management in British Columbia. (1999-2004)