Associates
Meg has assembled a team of top-tier professionals who can be engaged as needed, ensuring that Strategic Measures always meets client needs without compromising on quality. This exceptional network enables Strategic Measures to offer a wider array of services and handle larger projects, all while maintaining Meg's high standards of excellence.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT POLICY, EQUITY, ACCESS, DIVERSITY, AND INLCUSION
Jabari Lindsay, MPPAL, BSW
Jabari is an accomplished leader with extensive expertise in public policy, social services, and community development. He has a proven ability to forge solid internal and external relationships, showcasing considerable political acumen, public relations skills, and advanced judgement. His notable achievements include leading the creation of the Youth Equity Strategy for the City of Toronto and co-developing support systems for Black and Indigenous staff. Jabari is adept at developing strategic initiatives and fostering inclusive environments.
ADVANCED STATISTICS, SURVEY METHODOLOGY
James Ivenuik, PhD
James is an expert statistician with a PhD in Sociology from the University of Chicago, specializing in quantitative methods. James's work, including dozens of peer-reviewed publications and policy-relevant reports, spans high-level quantitative analysis of survey and administrative datasets. His experience at the University of Toronto and the Wellesley Institute has endowed him with robust community research experience, relevant to policy and other local issues.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, GOVERNMENT POLICY, HARM REDUCTION, HOUSING, FOOD SECURITY
Sue Kelleher, MSc, MA
Sue is a seasoned non-profit and public sector professional with extensive experience in leading complex social programs and initiatives. She specializes in community engagement, multi-sector partnership development, collaborative program design, and social policy development. Passionate about relationship-building and community work, she excels in service and system planning.
EVALUATION, ADULT EDUCATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Erin Smith, MIPH
Erin is strategic planner and evaluator with extensive experience in program evaluation, research, and adult education. Erin excels in identifying strategic opportunities, developing policies and procedures, and managing projects to ensure completion within specified parameters. She possesses strong analytical skills, highly developed written and oral communication abilities, and excellent technical proficiency in tools like SPSS, NVivo, and PowerBI. Erin holds a Graduate Certificate in Evaluation from the University of Victoria and a Certificate in Adult Learning and Development from the University of Toronto.
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION, ADULT EDUCATION
Aynur Gurbanova, MD, MHSc, MPH, PMP
Aynur is an experienced leader with over sixteen years in healthcare leadership, specializing in HR management, financial management, and project management. She has extensive expertise in developing and implementing health services, strategic initiatives, and quality improvement projects. She excels in creating engaging learning environments and translating complex content into accessible learning experiences.
EVALUATION, PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT, DATA MANAGEMENT, HEALTHCARE
Afroz Sajwani, MPH
With twelve years of experience in policy and program design, development, implementation, and evaluation, Afroz is an expert in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, data analysis, and visualization. She excels in project management, multi-stakeholder engagement, and working with equity-seeking groups.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYSIS
Amanda Bell, MASc, P.Eng.
Amanda is an experienced public sector management consultant known for her skills in process analysis and applying quality improvement methodology. Her expertise includes qualitative and quantitative analysis, data visualization, and the development of key performance indicators. She has led significant projects to enhance client experience and operational efficiency in healthcare settings. She is Green Belt trained in Lean Six Sigma and has extensive experience in managing relationships with the public and handling sensitive strategic issues.
DATA ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH
Kaitlyn Battershill, MSc
Kaitlyn is a skilled analyst and researcher with valuable experience in data analysis, program evaluation, and project management. Kaitlyn excels in handling complex projects involving diverse public stakeholders and sensitive data. She is proficient in data manipulation, visualization, and analysis using R, Python, and Excel. She is passionate about creating actionable insights for program and policy improvements.
GRAPHIC DESIGN, DESIGN STRATEGIST
Elizabeth Brait, MSS
Elizabeth is a highly skilled graphic and information designer that enhances understanding and clarity through visual tools. With proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, XD, and Figma, Elizabeth excels in translating complex information into clear and informative designs. She has extensive experience in data collection, organizing information architecture, creating user stories and flows, personas, creating infographics, and conducting user testing to generate insights. Elizabeth has a strong background in UX/UI design and is adept at conducting user research to enhance design strategies.
GRANT PROSPECTS, GRANT WRITING, AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Michelle Keast, MA
Michelle is a seasoned grant consultant with over 15 years of experience in grant prospect research, grant writing, and project management. Specializing in the non-profit and post-secondary sectors, she excels at identifying and securing funding from diverse sources, including government (municipal, provincial, federal), foundation, and corporate grants. Michelle has a proven track record of supporting multi-stakeholder research and evaluation projects, facilitating collaborative program design, and securing essential funding for organizations serving equity-deserving groups. Her expertise and dedication ensure that clients can effectively achieve their funding goals and drive impactful initiatives.
STRATEGY, PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT, EVALUATION, STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Karen LeMoine, MSc, PMP, CCMP
Karen is seasoned leader with extensive experience designing and implementing performance measurement and evaluation frameworks, strategic planning processes, as well as public and stakeholder engagement strategies at both the program and organizational level. She has a proven track record of delivering on high stakes projects with high impact results for large public sector organizations and non-profit agencies, working in environments that require significant collaboration and systems integration across departments and organizations. Understanding the nuances of how to move initiatives forward in complex environments effectively with authentic engagement is her trademark.
Karen is a credentialed Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), and trained in IAP2 methods for Public Engagement.
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Cindy Miranda, MCOD
Cindy is an expert in organizational development, specializing in the design and implementation of organizational planning, change management, and professional development initiatives. She has created and executed strategies related to recruitment, succession planning, employee engagement, health and wellness plans, employee development and learning, and other key HR policies and plans. Cindy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario, certifications in Change Management and Adult Education & Staff Training, and a Masters Certificate in Organizational Development from the Schulich School of Business.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEAD
DongMei Li, PhD
At Strategic Measures, DongMei plays a key role as our Office Administrator and Project Management Lead. With an MEd and PhD in Educational Policy and Planning from The University of Texas at Austin, and a master’s degree from P.R. China, she brings valuable international perspectives to our team. Bilingual in Chinese and English, DongMei excels at collaborating with diverse stakeholders, managing complex projects, and ensuring smooth operations. Her extensive evaluation background enhances her ability to streamline workflows, provide data-driven insights, and support Strategic Measures' commitment to delivering high-quality results.