Shannon Weber

Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor and Council @City of Kitchener

Kitchener, ON, CA

As Chief of Staff to the Mayor and Council of one of Canada’s largest municipalities, I lead a high-performing team responsible for advancing the strategic priorities of elected officials and delivering responsive, transparent, and effective local government.I spearhead advocacy strategies with provincial and federal governments to secure funding, policy changes, and legislative support for key municipal and community initiatives. This includes establishing and stewarding key government relationships, developing communications collateral, briefing materials and intergovernmental correspondence. I advise the Mayor and Councillors on political strategy, ensuring alignment with council priorities and community needs.As Chief of Staff, I oversee communications, media relations, and public messaging for the Mayor and Council. This includes the development of speeches, press releases, issues management and key annual events such as the State of the City.In my operational leadership of the Office of the Mayor and Council, I oversee staff, constituent services, budgeting with a keen focus on responsiveness, accountability and overall public service excellence.

Conestoga College

Graduate Certificate (Candidate), Human Resources Management

University of Waterloo

Hon B.A., Economics & Human Resource Management

Wilfrid Laurier University

MBA, Management & Organizational Behaviour