Brittney Kroiss

Background

About Brittney Kroiss

Hi, I’m Brittney! I’m a versatile researcher, analyst, and improvement specialist in local government with a strategic, collaborative, and holistic approach. I thrive on connecting dots, uncovering patterns, and tackling sticky and wicked challenges. My non-linear career and education path allows me to approach problems holistically, surface overlooked perspectives, and integrate insights across diverse areas. I leverage holistic and systems thinking to understand the broader context and interconnections within complex challenges, and I develop recommendations, strategies, plans, and products that enhance public value, advance equity and inclusion, and create meaningful, sustainable change. Experience Highlights: • 13+ years in research and analysis, uncovering key insights and practical recommendations • 8 years in housing: research, advocacy, governance, management, planning, and development • 7+ years in local government and international trade relations • 6+ years providing executive support in strategic planning, communications, project and product management, and operations oversight • 3 years supervising and leading administrative teams • 2 years working with and for Indigenous peoples/organizations supporting their self-determined goals • Broad academic foundation spanning analytics, engagement, data management, accessibility, public administration, sociology, community development, and design Key Expertise: • Community development, social policy, and applied sociology • Public administration, especially local government in B.C. • Research and analysis, including engagement • Critical, systems, and holistic thinking to analyze complex problems and generate sustainable solutions • Business analysis, continuous improvement, lean, opportunity identification, problem-solving, and Agile methodologies • Strategic thinking and planning, including issues, risk, project, and product management • Stakeholder (/rightsholder) identification and management • Strategic communications: accessible, approachable communications, design considerations, technical writing, storytelling, and data visualization best practices • AI, privacy, ethics, and data management • Equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, including sense of belonging and trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and culturally and psychologically safe practices I welcome opportunities to connect and collaborate with others committed to creating positive impact. Let’s advance equity, drive meaningful change, and make a difference through knowledge-sharing, innovation and thoughtful action.