Who We Are
Patricia (Trish) Quinn-Nichols
Founder. Consultant and Trainer
Patricia is an experienced facilitator, strategist, and engagement practitioner with expertise in public policy, land and facility planning, cultural transformation, and major event planning. With a background in project management and municipal leadership, she has worked on initiatives that shape public spaces, influence policy, and bring diverse voices into decision-making.
Her work spans infrastructure planning, community-driven decision-making, and international events, including WorldSkills International, the Inter-American Development Bank Annual Meeting, the International Play Association Conference, and Olympic engagement initiatives.
As part of the team behind the City of Calgary’s Cultural Transformation Project, Patricia contributed to an engagement approach that earned both the International IAF Facilitation Impact Award and the IAP2 Canada Core Values Award for Public Participation.
Now, as a consultant, Patricia helps organizations design effective engagement strategies, streamline internal processes, and foster inclusive participation in high-stakes public sector initiatives—ensuring informed, transparent, and sustainable outcomes.
+1(250) 888-9418
IAP2 Licensed Trainer
Accreditations:
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Diploma in Dialogue and Negotiation, Simon Fraser University
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Management Certificate, Carleton University
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B.A. Concentration in History, University of Ottawa
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Certified Professional Facilitator - International Association of Facilitation (IAF)
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Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD) Fellow, leadership in sustainable development
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Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference alumna
Amelia Shaw
Amelia is an award-winning consultation strategist, facilitator, and engagement practitioner with over 20 years of experience. She has led the development of major policies, projects, and plans—designing and facilitating inclusive processes that drive meaningful outcomes. Her work spans multiple sectors, including community development, education, governance, land-use planning, and transportation.
A former Executive Manager of IAP2 Canada and USA and IAP2 Canada’s first President, Amelia has been a dedicated champion of high-quality public participation. An IAP2 licensed trainer since 2014, she is passionate about innovative approaches that align community and organizational values, earning international recognition, including an IAP2 Core Values Award for Innovation.
Email: amelia@ameliashaw.ca
Kirsty Neill
Accreditations
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Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3) with IAP2
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Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI)
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Art and Science of Participation (ICA)
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Indigenous Canada (University of Alberta)
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Strategies for Adult Learning (Mount Royal University)
With 16 years of experience in the public sector, Kirsty has worked as both municipal staff and a consultant, delivering public engagement services to communities of all sizes. She specializes in strategic communications, stakeholder relations, and project management, designing engagement strategies that build trust and foster meaningful dialogue. Her work spans community planning, infrastructure, waste management, recreation, and municipal policy, helping organizations connect with their communities in impactful ways.
email:kirstyneillP2@gmail.com