IAP2 Great Lakes ChapterThe Great Lakes Chapter extends covers Windsor to Kingston; Barrie to Fort Erie and includes the Highways 400, 401 and the Queen Elizabeth Way corridors. For more information, to add your name to the contact list, or to share your talents, please contact greatlakeschapter@iap2canada.ca
Call for Executive Committee Nominations! Are you interested in taking on a leadership role in connecting like-minded practitioners, advancing P2 ideas and creating opportunities for members to learn from one another? If so, joining the Great Lakes Executive team may be the perfect opportunity for you.As we prepare to begin the 2021/2022 year, the Great Lakes Chapter is looking for new members to join our executive team and help push forward our membership. We are seeking those who champion the practice of P2 for this local chapter which extends from Windsor to Kingston; Barrie to Fort Erie and includes the Highways 400, 401 and the Queen Elizabeth Way corridors. Download the Nominee Form with Executive Committee Roles & Responsibilities. The deadline is October 18, 2021. Please also feel free to reach out to the current team if you have any questions or want to learn more details by emailing greatlakes@iap2canada.ca Annual General Meeting Save the Date Save the date for our virtual Annual General Meeting which will be held on Tuesday October 19, 2021 from 12pm -1pm. More details to follow shortly! Call for Proposals! Learning Event: In an effort to diversify and reach more people with networking and professional development opportunities, the executive team is circulating this request for proposals to members. The purpose is to seek submissions for member-planned and led activities across the chapter. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis to facilitate adequate advance planning and advertisement. Submission deadline dates are September 30 (for delivery during the winter), January 31 (for delivery in the spring), May 31 (for delivery in the fall). Interested in more information and submitting a proposal? See the full RFP here. Events & TrainingTo RSVP or for more information: greatlakes@iap2canada.ca Meet your 2020-2021 Great Lakes Executive Committee!
Katrina Kroeze 
In her second year on the Executive Committee, Katrina is excited to take on the role of President for the Chapter. Katrina is stakeholder engagement consultant at GHD. She is keen on using P2 best practices and strategies to bring communities and proponents together to ensure the values and priorities of the people affect most are considered. Katrina is also passionate about environmental sustainability and a long-standing volunteer of Green Economy Canada. Jodi Ball, J Consulting Group
Karla Kolli, Dillion Consulting
Tracey Ehl, Ehl Harrison Consulting
Anila Sunnak, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Zahra Jaffer, Dillon Consulting
Rouselle Gratela, IESO Stephanie Campeau, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
Stephanie Campeau brings more than 20 years of experience as a professional communicator to WDBA, the organization overseeing the delivery of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. Since 2015, Stephanie has led the development and implementation of a comprehensive engagement strategy which includes targeted stakeholder communication and consultation for WDBA in Canada and the United States. Prior to joining WDBA, Stephanie worked in a variety of sectors including post-secondary, automotive and utility. She holds a BA Honours degree in Communication Studies from the University of Windsor. 
Strategic Directions Building on the core values of IAP2, the IAP2 Great Lakes aspires to advance the practice of public participation by promoting a culture of connection and sharing among P2 practitioners (members and non-members) in the Great Lakes Region. The vision for our Chapter is to provide members in the Great Lakes Region with:
To achieve this vision the our Chapter will:
Executive Committee minutes are available upon request. For more information, to add your name to the contact list, or to share your ideas and talents, please contact greatlakeschapter@iap2canada.ca. |
Jodi is a community engagement designer and facilitator. As a solo-preneur, Jodi’s work is aimed at creating more inclusive and healthier communities together with clients, stakeholders and friends. She is interested in a number of socio-economic issues and most passionate about housing and homelessness concerns. Jodi is a mom of two beautiful, kind, and rather witty young girls, and loves taking as much vacation as possible! Jodi has been on the IAP2 Executive for 3 years and counting
For over 20 years, Karla designs and implements consultation programs to meet varying project needs incorporating a variety of communication and consultation tools and techniques to reach a broad audience. As an experienced facilitator she has organized and chaired a number of advisory/public liaison committees and facilitated numerous workshops. Karla is a full member of the Ontario Professional Planning Institute and on the Executive Committee of the Great Lakes Chapter of IAP2 Canada. She has been at Dillon since 1991 and is a Partner in the firm.
Tracey is excited to be part of the Great Lakes Chapter executive team, a role and passion of hers since the chapter was started. She has been a P2 practitioner for over two decades, and is honoured to hold a P2 certification (MCP3), as well as the RPP and CPF credentials. More than credentials, Tracey is excited to meet and work with clients and communities across the province and beyond in complex projects and training. Tracey enjoys balancing work with ongoing learning, volunteerism, adventures, and most importantly being a mom. 
Zahra is a planner, communications designer and engagement specialist with experience in a wide range of community engagement and outreach projects and programs. As an engagement designer, Zahra approaches every project as a unique exercise and works with clients to tailor the recommended approach to their community’s specific needs. She is committed to equity in practice and is passionate about bringing down barriers to participation and building better processes in municipal decision-making through community-based processes.
Rouselle is a regional and community engagement advisor in the electricity sector, and works directly with communities in Northeast and Southwest Ontario. Her work is focused on applying P2 best practices and providing opportunities for purposeful engagement to enable informed decision-making in Ontario's electricity sector, particularly with communities to shape the electricity landscape in which they live, work and play. Rouselle lives in Southwestern Ontario and enjoys hiking, exploring waterfalls, long walks with her American Bulldog and discovering new spots with great coffee.