Sara Mison

Background

About Sara Mison

INNOVATIVE EDUCATOR & CURRICULUM CONSULTANT • 10 years design, delivery, and evaluation of interactive learning curricula, programs, resources, and events • energetic teaching of audiences ages 4 – 75+, including special needs and marginalized populations • organic integration of meaningful experiential learning opportunities • enthusiastic and confident workshop and training facilitation at regional, provincial, and national events for audiences of 3 – 500+ CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION EXPERT • 20 years leading the conception and effective dissemination of hundreds of evidence-informed resources • comprehensive crafting of workshops, presentations, toolkits, advocacy and awareness campaigns, social media movements, reports, articles, newsletters, how-to handouts, and posters in both French and English for a variety of audiences (e.g, educators, youth, health professionals, government, community members, funders) • AODA-compliant and accessible website (Drupal 8) and resource development • equity-based content development and review processes SEASONED PROJECT MANAGER & EVENT ARCHITECT • 16 years leading complex, high-profile, fast-paced initiatives and events with budgets ranging from -$1M • successful private, public, and foundation revenue generation & relationship management • diplomatic and compassionate internal and external team management (with a dose of humour) • thorough and ongoing risk-assessment and contingency planning SKILLFUL COLLABORATOR & STRATEGIC PLANNER • 8 years strategic planning for large and small inter-organizational alliances • extensive experience in collaboration, mobilization, and conflict resolution for diverse stakeholder groups, whose members have represented a broad cross-section: academia, education, health, sport and recreation, government, students/children/youth, marginalized populations, community groups, Indigenous groups, not-for-profits, and corporate partners STRATEGIC & PROCESS-ORIENTED THINKER, RESEARCHER, & RISK-MANAGER • 15 years employing data analysis to extrapolate trends, problem-solve conflicts, and discover opportunities • detail-oriented planning and execution using a variety of tools (e.g, Fluid Survey) tailored, process-based solutions for complex challenges • open and honest use of discretion to ensure equity and flexibility for growth • responsible budgeting and financial management