PRINCIPAL

Suzanne Brown, MSW

Suzanne Brown (she/her) launched SB Consulting Group in 2019, bringing 25 years of experience in evaluation, program planning and development, social policy analysis, leadership and community engagement together for the benefit of organizations. With an extensive history of bringing people together to solve complex social issues, Suzanne is a skilled facilitator, evaluator and problem solver and practices authentic leadership and allyship.

Education

Master of Social Work, Social Welfare Policy, 1998
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.

Bachelor of Social Work, April, 1995
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.

Honours Bachelor of Arts, 1991
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario.

Accomplishments

• Successful development of high performing staff teams

• Collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders on transformative initiatives; Xperience Annex, Neighbourhood Leadership Institute, McQuesten Urban Farm, Neighbourhood Action Strategy, Age Friendly Plan, Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council, Indigenous Leadership Program Transition Plan, Gender-Based Analysis+ for Transit Facility

• Rigorous evaluation framework for Indigenous Child Welfare agency

• Strategic Leadership of Our Future Hamilton: Communities in Conversation

• Award winning Neighbourhood Action Planning Toolkit

• Development of Social Determinant of Health Position Statement for Public Health Services

• Driver for the creation of the first Urban Farm within the City of Hamilton urban boundary

• Co-authored first Homeless Action Plan for the city of Hamilton

Skills

• Excellent inter-personal skills and high emotional intelligence

• High energy ability to direct and manage change

• Exceptional ability to envision, develop and direct innovative and transformative projects

• Strong track record of managing staff, building teams and supporting staff development

• Rigorous research and evaluation methodology; critical thinking skills, social policy analysis

• Committed to anti-racist practice and authenic allyship

• Excellent oral, presentation, facilitation and written skills