Associates and Partners
Hanan Abdulmalik is a senior international development expert with strong leadership, mentorship and relationship building skills. She has over 15 years of experience working on international governance projects…
For over 35 years, Jane Hurtig has advanced community and political participation across local, provincial, national, and global levels. She leverages her knowledge of government, civil society, and media to identify issues and build collaborative solutions.
Juliette Schmidt is a senior democracy and governance expert with nearly 20 years of experience in political and electoral processes, reducing polarization, and countering mis/disinformation through innovative, inclusive, and locally driven approaches.
Laurenne Garneau is a gender equality and social inclusion specialist with 25 years of experience advancing women’s economic empowerment in agriculture, natural resource management, entrepreneurship, trade, and other key sectors across diverse contexts.
Monique Smith is a consultant offering strategic advice to international NGOs on strengthening democratic institutions in regions like Myanmar, Malaysia, Benin, and the Philippines. She also advises Canadian clients on Canada–US relations and the cultural sector.
Paul C. Belisle is a consultant specializing in parliamentary corporate governance, with expertise in rules, procedures, and practices that support the effective functioning of legislative houses and their committees across diverse parliamentary systems.
After 20 years in international democracy development, Stephanie Lynn returned to Canada in 2016 to lead Strategic Communications’ Vancouver office and oversee Research & Engagement services across western Canada, bringing deep expertise in civic participation.