Meet the Board

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Amanda Doyle, M.Sc., is the Indigenous Relations Lead for the Prairie region at WSP Canada Inc. She is an engagement professional with a passion for community development and environmental management. She is IAP2 trained and has over 13 years of experience working with Indigenous communities on land, resource, and infrastructure management. She has developed and delivered engagement and training programs across Canada with a focus in Alberta. She is a firm believer in knowledge sharing to build a common understanding of issues and solutions and to build capacity for decision-making. Amanda has been on the Board for more than a year.

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Brittany Shewchuk is a Senior Planner for WSP, currently based in Calgary, however in the past has worked within WSP’s Winnipeg and Regina offices. Brittany’s work primarily focuses on municipal planning and land development in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Yukon, with a significant focus on public engagement. Brittany is a Member of the Canadian Institute of Planner and is a Registered Professional Planner. Brittany has been on the IAP2 Board for one year as Secretary, and is looking forward to continuing with the Board in the same position. 

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Haris Ahmad is a young leader and Master of Public Policy student who champions inclusive public participation, particularly for youth, newcomer, and Indigenous communities. He aims to expand IAP2 Canada's capacity by creating meaningful and accessible forums for engagement, leveraging his background in non-profit governance and civic engagement. As a dedicated advocate for human rights with Amnesty International Canada, he helped introduce youth data collection methodologies and established governance pathways to strengthen youth leadership. Serving as youth lead, he represents over 382 student groups, ensuring that voices regardless of region and experience actively inform decision-making processes. 

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Jesse Bailey is the Director of Corporate Communications for the City of Fort Saskatchewan, bringing 15 years of experience in Communications and Advertising. After completing IAP2 training in early 2023, he found a new passion for public participation, appreciating how valuable community input is when approaching through more engaging, diverse methods. Jesse is eager to move beyond traditional surveys and polls, focusing on building stronger, more meaningful connections with residents. By embracing innovative engagement strategies, he aims to create more inclusive and authentic conversations that truly reflect the needs and voices of the community.

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Mabel Bin is a consultant with MNP's Indigenous Services Consulting group in Calgary. Drawing on more than 7 years of environmental consulting experience, Mabel helps clients present and analyze spatial data by providing accurate maps and performing detailed analysis to support consultation submissions with maximum impact and clarity. Her current role as a Senior Consultant has provided the opportunity to engage with First Nation clients across the country in a variety of engagements, including working on a Comprehensive Community Plan, hosting open houses, and engaging in interviews, surveys, and hearings with nation members. Mabel is passionate about continuing to build her skills in the Public Participation and Engagement field. 

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Kiara Boereboom, from a small farming community in Southern Ontario, moved to Cochrane over two years ago for new opportunities. As Rocky View County's Digital Media Coordinator, she leverages her skills in communication, engagement, and marketing to benefit 40,000 residents. With an honours degree in business administration and certifications in emergency management, digital communications, and engagement, she is pursuing her APR. New to the IAP2 Wild Rose Chapter board, she aims to bring fresh perspectives and represent young professionals. 

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Karen lives and works in Calgary, and is in her first year on the IAP2 Wild Rose Board. She works as Manager, Community Engagement at the Calgary Board of Education. This role provides an opportunity for her to pursue her passion for learning, community engagement and change leadership. Karen earned an IAP2 Certificate in 2012, is a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner and has been an IAP2 Canada member since 2015. She also volunteers on the IAP2 Canada Professional Development and Training Committee and with various Calgary arts groups.

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Maia Schor is an experienced strategic communications and  engagement manager with a background in the public, private, and  non-profit sectors. With over ten years of experience developing  strategic communication plans and managing projects and teams to  successfully launch communication campaigns that meet budgets, timelines  and goals. She has developed and executed successful communications  strategies for The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, the UBC Sauder  School of Business, and multiple Indigenous organizations and  communities across Canada. In addition, Maia has led and managed digital and content projects which included content strategy development, website development and design, printed materials, video content, and event management. 

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