INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP & COMMITMENT TO RECONCILIATION

Successfully advocated for a First Nation to secure over $100M in capital funding from the Government of Canada for new health facility infrastructure, through meticulous reporting and fact-based research highlighting the necessity of the projects. This achievement includes securing an additional $1.5M for planning and design, and the formation of a community-based Steering Committee with a comprehensive engagement strategy, ensuring community priorities guided the project's planning and design phases.

Provided strategic support for community-based health programming by identifying funding gaps and program needs, facilitating strategic partnerships, and advocating for enhanced resources. Our efforts helped expand a community health division's funding from $8M to $13M annually, significantly increasing the availability and quality of health services.

Drove economic growth within the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke by engaging in financial negotiation and strategic decision-making generating over $200M in new revenues spanning multiple industries, including gaming and infrastructure. Not only were significant funds secured, but this initiative was also able to foster partnerships that have led to long-term prosperity for the community.

Achieved remarkable growth utilizing leadership and financial acumen as the chairperson of the community pension plan that encompassed 1,000 public sector employees and led to a momentous 12% annualized return as well as plan assets soaring from $80M to $250M throughout this tenure.

Financial and strategic advisory as well as administrative and marketing support for the not-for-profit Club 24 Athletics Foundation in their support of local youth athletes that has since raised $150,000 in funds for various programs and sponsorships.