Mairead is a public policy and research consultant with more than eight years of experience leading mixed-methods research, stakeholder engagement and strategic consulting projects across the public, private and non-profit sectors. She specializes in translating complex research into actionable insights that inform policy, organizational strategy and decision-making.
Most recently, Mairead led discovery, process mapping and user flow design for government software projects. Prior to that, she spent more than five years leading national research initiatives focused on workforce development, emerging technologies, digital policy and Canada’s innovation economy. She began her career on Parliament Hill, supporting Members of Parliament and senior leaders through policy research, stakeholder engagement and strategic communications. Throughout her career, she has managed focus groups, key informant interviews, surveys and large-scale research projects, with her work informing policy and strategy for governments, industry and international organizations.
Mairead holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences with a Joint Honours in Public Administration and Political Science from the University of Ottawa.
Outside of work, Mairead spends her time enjoying BC’s beautiful outdoors, including hiking, back country camping, skiing, running and cycling.