Natalie Pendergast

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ABOUT NATALIE PENDERGAST

I am an experienced policy professional who holds a PhD from the University of Toronto. Over the past 20 years, my writing has been published in various capacities, including my first award-winning book, peer-reviewed journals, literary magazines, mainstream media and academic books. I currently balance providing expert policy analysis and advice on Yukon and Northern Canadian resource management with post-PhD publishing pursuits. I am experienced in private, public and non-profit sector research, analysis and planning, and use my creative/academic/teaching skills to give my work an edge. I have presented my analyses and research at close to 20 academic conferences and symposiums around the world, as well as several guest lectures at the University of Toronto, Brock University and OCADU.Summary of Qualifications:• Fluent in French and English;• more than seven years of experience preparing briefing material, providing advice, and developing strategic options to support policy decision making by senior management in a government setting;• more than 11 years of experience contributing to program, legislation or regulation development or strategic planning;• more than 16 years of experience making recommendations to decision makers on the application, interpretation and development of policies and guidelines;• more than eight years of experience taking policy projects from inception to the final approvals• eleven and a half years of experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.• strong background in editing;• proven skills in social marketing, public relations and analysis; • over 20 years of experience writing for various audiences and media;• award-winning academic and creative writer;• demonstrated ability to pitch projects to investors, form partnerships and secure funding;• PhD in comparative literature with a focus on graphic novels; and• computer skills (MS Office, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro).