Leah Schmidt

Background

About Leah Schmidt

A Master’s graduate in Political Science and Transitional Justice/Post-Conflict Reconstruction. Over six years of experience in advanced research and analysis, including experience writing policy briefs, Memorandum to Cabinet, program specific recommendations, and in the measurement of strategic outcomes. Experienced in the implementation of large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects within the Federal Government. Skilled in building and maintaining excellent client service. • Experienced Project Manager with persuasive strengths in conflict resolution and negotiation skills with an appreciation of the quality and value of a diverse group of people holding wide-ranging views. • Strategic Planning capabilities with an ability to focus on long term solutions that advance objectives and recommendations. • Highly skilled in conducting complex research and analysis, including economic data, leading to the development of several relevant recommendations related to employee engagement, service excellence and other corporate initiatives at a senior level within the Federal Government. • Strong written and oral communication obtained through the creation and presentation of complex documents in academic and professional environments; in the working relationships with team and clients’ and through teaching in varied environments. • Outstanding client service and ability to work with a variety of people resulting in strong partnerships.