Hi! My name is Rayleigh (pronounced ray-lee). I incorporated Waterbird to serve on a variety of projects, as outlined in my portfolio. I specialize in:
1) sustainable development;
2) program and project management;
3) community engagement;
4) grant development; and,
5) relationship management.
Examples of what I can do for your organization:
- co-develop internal or public programs to meet your mandate
- mentor volunteers, youth, and new employees for change management
- provide advice and strategies for internal and external relationship building
- provide gardening solutions to improve curb appeal and divert stormwater
- provide strategies for grant funding and partnership development
- and much, much more!
I’m motivated to help clients make positive impacts in their teams, organizations, communities, and beyond. I am thrilled to inspire solutions-oriented collaboration in any setting. Please contact me to discuss how we can work together!
I believe in building community through service. This is why I also offer home support to my neighbours. Due to personal and family circumstances, I’ve supported people rehabilitating from surgery, navigating life changes, and aging-in-place. Home support can look like:
- a garden overhaul
- navigating email and other apps together
- collecting a load for the dump, recycling, and donations
I hold a Diploma in Environmental Science from Lakeland College and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences, majoring in Environmental Economics and Policy from the University of Alberta. This training includes:
- Field botany/taxonomy, hydrology, soil classification, ecology, organic chemistry, technical writing, rural navigation, GPS, and GIS
- Environmental, agricultural, and natural resource economics, law, and policy
- Public participation and conflict resolution
- Co-operatives and alternative business structures
- First Nations land claims and agreements
- Trade and globalization
Thanks to community-based projects during my undergraduate program, I was able to incorporate my business while studying. As a fourth-generation Alberta settler, I feel lucky to have helped on projects for Indigenous youth and women's empowerment, knowledge preservation, economic development, and environmental security.