About Janet

About

  • Resident of District 12 since 2000.
  • Raised my family in the district.
  • Community volunteer with various sports
    organizations including soccer, swimming & paddling.
  • Long term board member of Maskwa and Halifax Trojan Aquatic Clubs.
  • Certified official with Canoe Kayak Canada and Swim Canada.
  • Halifax Regional Library English Language Learner volunteer.
  • Member of 100 Women Who Care Halifax.
  • Long term Halifax Transit user.
  • Member of Saint Benedict Parish.
  • Runner and dog owner.
  • Bilingual – English French.
  • Former Cobequid Regional
    Health Board Member

Education

  • Dalhousie University
    Master of Public Administration (MPA)
  • Saint Francis Xavier University Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Guysborough Municipal High School

Experience

Former federal public service executive.

  • Experienced in:
    • Leading economic and international business development initiatives
    • Fostering federal-provincial relations
    • Developing extreme weather preparedness plans
    • Managing environmental beneficial management practices
    • Undertaking program evaluation and project assessments
    • Leading teams of employees and managing budgets
    • Analyzing policy and designing programs
    • Engaging stakeholders including ensuring participation from underrepresented groups.
    • Worked as Chief Financial Officer for Guysborough County District School Board