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Program Design and Grant Review - Ontario Ministry of Citizenship (V@O)external link
Provided senior program planning and evaluation advice to the director of Volunteer @ction Online, an $11.5 million funding pool supporting non-profit Internet projects. Also, provided pre-approval sustainability and technology review for all proposals being considered by the program, and worked directly with potential grantees to improve their proposals in these areas. 1998 - 2001   

APC ActionApps - Association for Progressive Communicationsexternal link
Leadership and project management for APC's 'Action Applications', a collection of open source web publishing and constellation building tools. Developed specs, managed global development team, worked with funders. 1998 - 2001   

From Access to Applications - Ontario Ministry of Citizenship (V@O)external link
A report reviewing the use of the Internet by voluntary and non-profit organizations. Includes detailed reviews of Internet services and grants available to Ontario non-profits as well as recommendations on building better technology support for voluntary organizations. 2001   

FACTS Software Collaborative Evaluation - Aspirationexternal link
Undertook an evaluation and case study of the Food and Commodity Tracking System (FACTS), a collaborative software development initiative involving Aspiration, Microsoft and a number of aid NGOs. Looked at how partnership, development and training issues were handled and at future steps that could be taken to increase software adoption. 2004 / in progress   

Information Management Research - IDRCexternal link
Led a consultative process to understand information management needs related to IDRC's new RPCR organizational learning process. Developed concrete recommendations based on this process. 2004   

Language Interpreter Booking System Evaluation - Info Niagaraexternal link
Evaluation of shared, web-based booking and reporting software used by non-profit agencies providing language translation services to Ontario's domestic violence courts. Included interviews and focus groups with end users and managers, as well as the development of detailed recommendations related to useability and long term sustainability. 2004   

CAPE Business Plan - Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
Business plan focused on fundraising and marketing for this group of physicans working on environmental issues. 2001 - 2002   

One World Canada Business Plan - One World Canadaexternal link
Business strategy and organizational structure for portal site focused on human rights, sustainable development and social justice. 2001 - 2002   

Best Practices Manual - National Library of Canada
Research and writing for a Best Practices Manual for electronic publishers, commissioned by the National Library of Canada as a supplement to their e-publication collection initiatives. Also include high level strategy advice on e-publication program. 2001   

APC ActionApps - Association for Progressive Communicationsexternal link
Leadership and project management for APC's 'Action Applications', a collection of open source web publishing and constellation building tools. Developed specs, managed global development team, worked with funders. 1998 - 2001   

Paths to Equal Opportunity - Ontario Ministry of Citizenship (EOP)
Strategy, technical planning and project management for a portal site focused on disabilities, barrier removal and equal opportunities in the workplace. 2000-2001   

Community Interpreter Booking System - Information Niagaraexternal link
User consultation and requirements documentation for online booking and accounting system used by 10 community-based translation agencies. 2001   

IMS Project Evaluation - Ontario Ministry of Citizenship (Settlement)external link
Security and application usability evaluation for a web-based booking and accounting system used by community translation agencies. 2000 - 2001   

Community-based Internet Training Conference - OCASI
Facilitation and technical training for over seventy community based agencies working in the immigrant and refugee settlement sector. 2000   

Gateway to Diversity - Ontario Ministry of Citizenship (EOP)external link
Strategy and technical specifications for a system that distributes content creation amongst program staff within a government ministry. (Site has been replaced by Paths to Equal Opportunity) 1999 - 2000   

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