Background
“Liaison” is defined as “communications and cooperation that facilitate closer working relationships between people and organizations”… thus LIAIZON.CA
My career began in government public relations. Fast forward a few years of career evolution from Edmonton through Vancouver to Nanaimo establishing the marketing communications business – McMann & Tate. My professional career culminated in a decade of service as President and CEO of the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce. Since 2023, I’ve worked with non-profits all over the North & Central Island, supported (and launched) successful community festivals and events, and helped build connections between government and business while finding time to serve the community…
THE RECORD TO DATE (full CV here)
Planned and launched Nanaimo’s first annual Family Fun Fest – a Labour Day weekend community festival focused on family fun
Director (Secretary) of GrowthWorks – a private-lending agency championing nonprofits and impact-driven enterprises.
Chair, Steering Committee, Building Safer Communities – a federally-funded pilot initiative in Nanaimo with a goal of funding and developing non-profit programming seeking behavioural alternatives to ‘guns, gangs, and violence’ building youth resilience and strength.
President, Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association – comprised of an annual Festival and live jazz performances throughout the community.
Spokesperson and Organizer, Fair Care Alliance – a community advocacy initiative dedicated to building a new Cath Lab and Patient Tower to achieve equity in health care on Vancouver Island.
