Nana Yamamoto
Nana brings experience in public affairs, government relations, stakeholder engagement and policy research across a range of sectors. Before joining Earnscliffe, she conducted research on Canada’s role in international affairs and global issues at a think tank. She has also worked across the non-profit and public sectors in both Vancouver and Tokyo, supporting public engagement, […]
Maksym Nalyvaiko
Maksym brings experience in journalism, strategic communications, international relations and policy analysis. Before transitioning into government relations, he spent more than a decade in international media as a bureau chief and correspondent, covering political affairs and producing content focused on geopolitics, defence and public policy. He also worked in the technology sector, supporting content policy […]
Daniel Cantin
Daniel brings to his role a firsthand understanding of the legislative and procedural workings of the House of Commons. He participated directly in committee work across a broad range of policy and procedure files, including pre-budget consultations, witness invitations and summons, clause-by-clause study, report revision, and in-camera committee business, working alongside Members of Parliament, Ministers […]
Andrew Reeve
Andrew is a communications and public affairs professional with more than a decade of experience in politics, strategic communications, issues management, stakeholder engagement and government and media relations. He served for eight years at the B.C. Legislature, concluding in 2024 as the Press Secretary & Deputy Director of Communications for the Official Opposition. Prior to […]
Takdeer Brar
Takdeer’s experience sits at the intersection of government relations, strategic planning, and political analysis. With over five years of experience in strategic policy, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement, he advises organizations across highly regulated sectors, including defence, natural resources, energy, telecommunications, tobacco, and cannabis. His work spans both Canadian and international contexts, with a particular […]
Victor Neagu
Victor brings nearly two decades of global leadership experience in strategic communications, project management, public diplomacy and government relations in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Throughout his career, he has engaged governments, private sector companies, civil society organizations, academia and media to catalyze partnerships, investments and research in support of economic, social and environmental […]
Velma McColl
Velma is a senior strategist, bringing a deep understanding of business, government, policy and our changing social landscape to all her work. She provides insights on a range of issues including M&A, innovation, the energy transition, Indigenous reconciliation, women’s issues, international development and emerging technologies. She has been a driving force in the growth and […]
Tom Chan
Tom brings to his role policy experience from his time across the political and public sectors of the federal government. Prior to joining Earnscliffe, Tom worked at the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco focusing on tech, economic, and Canada-US issues. He also previously served in the Office of the Minister of Seniors and […]
Scott Andrews
Scott is an experienced public policy and business development specialist. Most recently Scott served as a senior advisor to several provincial cabinet ministers in the BC government. Prior to joining the provincial government, Scott helped a BC based engineering company grow its product reach into the United States in both sales and marketing roles. Scott […]
Sarah Wright
Sarah is an accomplished government affairs and communications strategist, as well as an advocate with nearly two decades of experience supporting organizations, elected officials and communities through high‑impact communication initiatives. Before joining Earnscliffe, Sarah had recently set up her own agency, Wright PR, where she empowered clients to achieve their goals by offering her clients […]