Curriculum Vitae
Profile
I am adept at designing and delivering unique arts based / arts infused learning, therapeutic arts and creativity coaching programs for a diverse range of learners and clients. Able to facilitate programs both in - person and online. Proven ability to work within a team environment or self – directed with strong organizational skills.
Relevant Career Experience
Facilitation / Program Development
Designed and delivered Therapeutic Arts / Creative Wellness Programs for groups and individuals
Designed and delivered the Creative Strengths Recognition Process
Designed and delivered the curriculum for the Social Inclusion for Seniors Through Digital Literacy, Canadian Mental Health Association – Halifax Dartmouth Branch
Designed the Creative Learning Design Framework
Designed and delivered the curriculum for the Creative Collaborative Communities – Creative Community Engagement Process co – sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association – Halifax Dartmouth Branch
Designed and delivered the curriculum for the CMHA Getting Through the Door – Recreation / Community Access Workshop co – sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association – Halifax Dartmouth Branch
Designed and delivered the curriculum for the Creative Start Workshop / Creative Start Open Studio Program for the Visual Connections Project / Veith Street Gallery Studio Association
Designed and delivered the curriculum for the Time Frames Program for the Visual Connections Project / Veith Street Gallery Studio Association
Collaboratively developed and co-facilitated the Leadership Connext program with Dalhousie University Continuing Education and the Tatamagouche Centre.
Designed and delivered the curriculum for the Next Step Project - Asset Mapping Workshop for persons with disabilities co – sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association – Halifax Branch
Facilitated the PLAR / Portfolio Development Workshop for the Next Step Project for persons with disabilities.
Collaboratively developed the program evaluation framework for The Next Step Project.
Program Management
Program Lead for the CMHA - Halifax / Dartmouth Branch - Getting Through the Door Project.
Developed and Managed operational budgets for Veith Street Gallery Studio Association / Visual Connections Projects - Education and Outreach Programs.
Secured funding grants from government and private foundations for Veith Street Gallery Studio Association / Visual Connections Projects - Education and Outreach Programs.
Liaised with government and community service providers.
Co - managed The Next Step operating budget
Collaboratively developed the strategic planning for The Next Step Project
Collaboratively developed policies and procedures for The Next Step Project
Coordinated and hired instructors for the Nova Scotia Photographers Cooperative Continuing education program
Employment History
Therapeutic Arts Practitioner (2023 - Present)
Creativity Coach / Facilitator (2023 - Present)
Visual Artist, (1985 – Present)
Digital Literacy Facilitator (Social Inclusion for Seniors Through Digital Literacy / Getting Through the Digital Door) Canadian Mental Health Association, Halifax – Dartmouth Branch (2022 - 2023)
Interim Digital Access Coordinator, Canadian Mental Health Association, Halifax – Dartmouth Branch (2021 - 2022)
Care Giver, Unpaid (2015 - 2021)
Principal and Creative Process Designer / Facilitator, Gerard McNeil Facilitation (2016 - 2018)
Creative Process Facilitator, Canadian Mental Health Association, Halifax – Dartmouth Branch / Creative Collaborative Communities Project, (2014 - 2015)
Community Access Coach - Program Lead, Canadian Mental Health Association, Halifax – Dartmouth Branch / Getting Through the Door Project, (2013 - 2014)
Education and Outreach Curator, Veith Street Gallery Studio Association / Visual Connections Project (2007 - 2013)
Owner / Manager, Mix Interactive Learning (2004 - 2006)
Project Coordinator / Facilitator, Asset Mapping / PLAR Program: The Next Step Project / Canadian Mental Health Association, Halifax Branch (2001 - 2004)
Residential Mental Health Support Worker, Metro Community Housing Association (1998 - 2001)
Graduate Education Assistantship, Assistant to Dr. Donovan Plumb, Mount Saint Vincent University, (1999)
Education Assistantship, Assistant to Dr. Michael Welton, Mount Saint Vincent University, (1997 – 1998)
Special Events Coordinator, Canadian Mental Health Association, Dartmouth Branch (1997)
Education Assistantship, Curriculum Resource Centre, Mount Saint Vincent University, (1996 – 1997)
Gallery Assistant / Lighting Technician, Anna Leonowens Gallery, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (1993 – 1994)
Owner / Manager, Gerard McNeil Photography (1987 – 1990)
Photography Instructor, Introductory Photography, Nova Scotia Photographers Cooperative (1989)
Photography Instructor, Basic Photography, Halifax Continuing Education Department (1987/88 – 1988/89)
Education
Master of Education in Adult Education, Mount Saint Vincent University (2000)
Bachelor of Education - Visual Arts Specialist, Mount Saint Vincent University /
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (1998)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts (Major in Studio), Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (1994)
Certificate in Photography, Halifax Regional Vocational School (1985)
Professional Development Certificates / Certifications
Certified Strengths Practitioner – ACPDC, School of Positive Transformation (2024)
Certified Flourishing Creativity Coach Program, Certified Flourishing Coach (2024)
Points of You: Academy Level 1 - Explorer Certification, Points of You (2024)
Certified Flourishing Life Coach Program, Certified Flourishing Coach (2023)
Therapeutic Arts Practitioner Certificate Program, Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy (2023)
Post-Graduate Microcredential = Online Teaching: Creating Courses for Adult Learners, The Open University (2023)
Advanced Design Thinking Certificate, IDEO U: Online Learning Programs, (2019)
Certified Coach Practitioner Program, Certified Coaches Federation (2015)
Certified PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) Practitioner Program, PLA Centre, Halifax (2003)
Certificate in Non - Profit Sector Management, Henson College / Dalhousie University (2003)
- Marketing and Public Relations for Community Organizations (2003)
- Financial Management for Community Organizations (2003)
- Leading and Managing Non-Profit Organizations (2002)
- Strategic and Operational Planning for Community Organizations (2002)
- Program Evaluation for Community Organizations (2002)
- Board, Government and Community Relations (2001)
Certificate in Adult Education, Henson College / Dalhousie University, (1996)
- Adult Education and Adult Learners: A Broad Perspective
- Facilitating Adult Learning: From Theory to Practice
- The Community Practice of Adult Education
- Teaching Methods
- Group Dynamics: Facilitating Group Development
- Program Planning
- Program Design and Evaluation
- Public Policy Issues in Adult Education
- Marketing Adult Education Programs and Services
- Report Writing and Presentation
Professional Development Workshops
The Art of Journal Coaching, IAJW (2025)
An In - Depth Introduction to NLP, Achology (2025)
Positive Psychology Coaching for Meaningful Life and Work program, IPPC (2025)
Photovoice: Talking with Pictures, Photovoice Worldwide (2025)
Maximizing Strengths Coach Masterclass, PositivePsychology.com (2024)
Strengths Profile Strengthener Programme - Level 1, Cappfinity (2024)
Images and Metaphors: Using AHA in Coaching (Online Program), One Image Many Words (2024)
Creative Coaching Festival: Creativity and Creative Tools in Coaching
6 CPD Hours, Association for Coaching (2024)
VIA Character Strengths Interventions (Online Program), VIA Institute on Character (2023)
Foundations of Coaching Psychology (Online Program), Positive Institute: Academy+ (2023)
Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry (Online Program), Centre for Appreciative Inquiry (2023)
Design Thinking, Social Innovation, and Complex Systems, LinkedIN Learning (2022)
Foundations of Collective Impact Online Workshop, Tamarack Institute (2022)
Managing Innovation, LinkedIN Learning (2021)
Online Design and Delivery, Dalhousie University, College of Continuing Education - Adult Education (2021)
Foundations in Creative Leadership Certificate, IDEO U: Online Learning Programs, (2019)
Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate, IDEO U: Online Learning Programs, (2017)
IDEO U: Online Learning Programs
Course: Prototyping for Digital Experiences (2019)
Course: Human - Centered Service Design (2019)
Course: Unlocking Creativity (2018)
Course: Designing for Change, (2017)
Course: Storytelling for Influence, (2016)
Course: Leading for Creativity, (2016)
Course: Insights for Innovation, (2016)
Course: From Ideas to Action, (2015)
Overcoming the Immunity to Change, Institute for Performance and Learning (2015)
Accelerating Community Change with Collective Impact, Tamarack Institute, Halifax (2015)
Learning Styles at Work: Adapting to Individual Preferences, Institute for Performance and Learning (2015)
S.H.I.E.L.D: Keeping the Learning Alive (Making Learning Stick), Institute for Performance and Learning (2015)
The Shambhala Institute for Authentic Leadership
Module: Leadership in Networked, Emergent Systems, Halifax (2007)
Module: Conflict, Culture and Creativity, Halifax (2005)
Module: Creative Process in Action, Halifax (2004)
Human Resource Management for Community Organizations, Henson College / Dalhousie University (2004)
Tatamagouche Model of Education, Design and Leadership Program (Part 2), Tatamagouche Centre (2003)
Tatamagouche Model of Education, Design and Leadership Program (Part 1), Tatamagouche Centre, (2002)
Whole Person Process Facilitation Workshop, Dalar Associates, (2001)
Portfolio Development Workshop, Prior Learning Assessment Centre, (2001)
Internet - WWW Page Design (Level 1), Nova Scotia Community College, (1999)
Introduction to Video Production Workshop - Part 1, Nova Scotia Community College, (1999)
Validation Therapy Workshop, Maritime School of Social Work / Dalhousie University, (1998)
Certificate in Counselling (Intro Level) Maritime School of Social Work / Dalhousie University, (1998)
Basic Video Production Workshop, Centre for Art Tapes, (1993)
Introductory Drawing, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Continuing Education Department, (1990)
Introductory Painting, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Continuing Education Department, (1989)
Introduction to Graphic Design, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Continuing Education Department, (1988)
Micro Computer Literacy, Henson College / Dalhousie University, (1987)
Film and Television Lighting Seminar, Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative, (1987)
Introductory Black and White Photography, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Continuing Education Department, (1983)
Teaching / Education Practicums
PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) Practitioner Certificate Practicum, PLA Centre, Halifax (2003)
Master of Education Practicum, Metro Council on Continuing Education (2000)
Bachelor of Education - Visual Arts Specialist / Advanced Practicum, Atlantic Memorial / Terence Bay Elementary Schools, Shad Bay and Terence Bay, Nova Scotia (1998)
Bachelor of Education - Visual Arts Specialist / Secondary Practicum, Millwood High School, Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia (1997)
Bachelor of Education - Visual Arts Specialist / Drawing Practicum, Saturday Children Art Classes, Ages 11-13, Art Education Department, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (1997)
Bachelor of Education - Visual Arts Specialist / Art for Special Populations Practicum, Alzheimers Ward, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre (1997)
Bachelor of Education - Visual Arts Specialist / Observational Practicum, Charles P. Allen High
School (1996)
Bachelor of Education - Visual Arts Specialist / Elementary Practicum, Saturday Children Art Classes Ages 8-9 Art, Education Department, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (1996)
Facilitated Workshops / Presentations
Creative Wellness Workshop, Cuts and Paste Gallery (2024)
Creative Wellness Workshop, reachAbility (2024)
Creative Wellness Workshop, TEAMWork Cooperative (2024)
Creative Wellness Workshops (Guest Facilitator), Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division - THRIVE Learning Centre for Mental Wellness and Well - Being (2024)
Creative Wellness Through Connections Workshop Series, Prescott Group (2024)
Creative Strengths for Resilience (Guest Facilitator), Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division - THRIVE Learning Centre for Mental Wellness and Well - Being (2023)
Visual and Creative Journaling Workshop, CMHA Heart and Mind Program (2021)
Mix and Shift Studio Program, Team Work Cooperative (2018)
Drawing Extensions, 2nd Annual Community Connections Conference – IGNITE 16, (2016)
Creative Community Engagement Process, Canadian Mental Health Association,
Halifax – Dartmouth Branch / Creative Collaborative Communities Initiative, (2014 - 2015)
Fast Seeing / Slow Looking Workshop, Dalhousie University School of Health and Human Performance, Inter Professional Health Education Session, (2015)
Lines of Communication, Guest Lecturer, Diverse Abilities and Support Program,
Maritime Business College, (2014)
Community Access Workshop, Getting Through the Door / CMHA, (2013 - 2014)
Life Drawing, Anchor Industries Professional Days, (2013)
Creative Start Workshop, Creative Start Open Studio Program VSGSA / the Visual Connections Project, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2007 - 2012)
Time Frames Program, VSGSA / the Visual Connections Project, Halifax, Nova Scotia, (2011)
Drawing Extensions, Reach ABILITY - 4 YOUTH Program, (2011)
Giant Extension Drawings, Bridgeway Academy, (2011)
Extension Drawings / Drip Painting, Mobile Outreach Street Health, (2011)
Extension Drawings, Options Work Activity, (2011)
Extension Drawings, ReachABILITY - 4 YOUTH Program, (2010)
In Your Face, APSEA (Summer Camp), (2010)
Inclusion Through Art, Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education, (2010)
Issues of place Workshop, Team Work Cooperative / Work Bridge (2010)
World Studio, Arts Engage Symposium and Training Intensive, NSCAD University Halifax, (2010)
Issues of Place Workshop, Arts Engage Symposium and Training Intensive, NSCAD University Halifax, (2010)
Futures Map Session, Team Work Co-operative / Work Bridge, (2009)
Making Mono Prints, MSVU Education Graduate Students, (2009)
Extension Drawings / Action Paintings, CDHA Community Health Board Staff Development session, (2009)
First Impressions, Anchor Industries Professional Days, (2009)
Cover Stars, Social Cultural Recreation Inclusion Society (CLUB) / North Branch Library, (2009)
Life Drawing Session, Canadian Down Syndrome Society National Conference, Halifax (2008)
Making Mono Prints, MSVU Education Graduate Students, (2008)
Life Drawing Session, ACCE Program, (2008)
The Visual Connections Project Presentation, PSR Atlantic Conference Halifax, Nova Scotia (2007)
Broken Lines: Creative Conflict Management Process, Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD) Professional Development Program, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2006)
The Visual Connections Project Presentation, Atlantic Regional CASAE (Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education) Conference Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2006)
Creative Seeing: A Professional Development Seminar for Persons Working in the Human Services Field, Veith Street Gallery Studio Association, (2005)
Dalhousie University, College of Continuing Education / Tatamagouche Centre, Leadership Connext Program (2004)
The Next Step Project Presentation, Association of Teachers of Exceptional Children National Conference World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2002)
Using the Creative Visual Arts in Community Adult Education Presentation, Atlantic Regional CASAE (Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education) Conference, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2002)
Conference Participation
Learn Fest Halifax, Institute for Performance and Learning, World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2015)
Mental Health Coalition of Nova Scotia Forum 2015 “Toward a Balanced Mental Health and Addictions System – Continuing the Conversation…” (Presenter), Truro, Nova Scotia (2015)
Mental Health Coalition of Nova Scotia Forum “Progress and Challenges in Mental Health and Addiction” Halifax, Nova Scotia (2014)
Arts Engage Symposium and Training Intensive (Presenter) Halifax, Nova Scotia (2010)
Annual Tools for Life Conference (Exhibitor / Presenter),Greenwhich, Nova Scotia (2007, 2008, 2009)
2007 PSR Atlantic Conference (Presenter), Halifax, Nova Scotia (2007)
Canadian Council on Learning, Adult Learning Knowledge Centre Symposium, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2007)
Atlantic Regional CASAE (Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education) Conference (Presenter), Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2006)
Sense and Sensitivities: Sensory Integration Conference, St. Joseph’s College of Early Childhood Education (2006)
Atlantic Regional CASAE (Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education) Conference
Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2005)
Team Work Cooperative Employment Access 2003 Employment Fair and Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2003)
National CASAE (Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education) Conference, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2003)
Assistive Technology Best Practices Conference, Nova Scotia Community College Lunenburg Campus, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia (2003)
Team Work Cooperative Employment Access 2002 Employment Fair and Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2002)
Atlantic Regional CASAE (Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education) Conference (Presenter), Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2002)
Association of Teachers of Exceptional Children National Conference (Presenter)
World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2002)
Atlantic Regional CASAE (Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education) Conference
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2001)
Beyond Childhood: Living with AD/HD Throughout Adolescence and Adulthood Conference, (ADANS) Attention Deficit Association of Nova Scotia, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2000)
Atlantic Popular Educators Network Conference, Halifax North Memorial Public Library / UFCW Hall, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2000)
The 4th Nova Scotia Symposium on Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR): Transforming Learning, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2000)
Art Teachers Association of Nova Scotia Annual Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1998)
Art Teachers Association of Nova Scotia Annual Conference, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1997)
15th International Human Science Research Conference Beyond Form: Transformation Through Imagery and Action, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1996)
New and Ongoing Art Projects
PLACE NO PLACE
https://placenoplace.weebly.com/
Solo Exhibitions
Place no Place, Online Exhibition (Ongoing)
In Place, VANS Corridor Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2018)
Territories, OO Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1995)
Places, OO Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1995)
Environments, Anna Leonowens Gallery, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1994)
Environments, Y-Level Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1994)
Landscapes, Anna Leonowens Gallery, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1993)
The Waiting, The Photo Gallery, Nova Scotia Photographers’ Co-operative, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1990)
Public Gardens, Wormwood Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1987)
Shadows, Wormwood Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1985)
Group Exhibitions
The Canvas Project, Brooklyn Art Library, Brooklyn NewYork (2019)
Eye Level Re - Shelving Initiative Five (Extractions 2), Eye Level Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2012)
Excavations, Veith Street Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2010)
Eye Level Re - Shelving Initiative Four (Extractions), Eye Level Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2010)
Photopolis (Mix & Shift), Veith Street Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2008)
Material Bliss: Or the Odd Couple Revisited / "Virtual Presence"
The Justina M. Barnicke Gallery Hart House, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario (1996)
Collective Viewing: Selections from the Art Bank of Nova Scotia
St. Mary’s Art Gallery, St Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1995)
The Printed Matter Exhibition, The Art Centre Project, Khyber Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1995)
Photographing the Land, Eastern Edge Gallery, St. John’s, Newfoundland (1994)
The Cold Smell of the Sacred Stone, OO Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1994)
Elements, Anna Leonowens Gallery, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1992)
Two Days in October, Wormwood Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1987)
Nova Scotia Photographers Cooperative Annual Group Show,
TUNS School of Architecture Exhibition Room, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1985)
Nova Scotia Photographers Cooperative Portrait Exhibition, Cafe Prague, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1985)
Collections
Nova Scotia Art Bank Collection (1994, 1995)
Various Private Collections
Curatorial
Insight: Sketchbooks and Artists Journals by Members of Creative Spirit East,
Veith Street Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2009)
The Next Step Photo Project Exhibition, Veith Street Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2003)
The PhotOO Show, OO Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1995)
Grants and Awards
Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage: Cultural Opportunities for Youth - Creative Start Open Studio Program (2011)
NS Department of Seniors – Positive Aging Fund - Time Frames Program (2011)
Chebucto – West Community Health Board Grant - Creative Start Open Studio Program (2011)
United Way of HRM - Veith Street Gallery Studio Association / VCP – Education and Outreach (2011)
Gordon Foundation (Halifax) - Creative Start Open Studio Program (2010)
Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, Cultural Opportunities for Youth - Creative Start Open Studio Program (2009)
Halifax Peninsula Community Health Board Grant - Creative Start Open Studio Program (2009)
HRM Project Grants - Veith Street Gallery Studio Association Education Resource Library (2009)
Dartmouth Community Health Board Grant - Creative Start Workshop (2008/09)
Cobequid Community Health Board Grant - Creative Start Workshop (2007)
Honourable Mention -"Virtual Presence" Surfacing’s 8th Biennial Exhibition, Material Bliss: Or the Odd Couple Revisited (1996)
Exhibition Assistance Grant, Nova Scotia Department of Tourism and Culture - The Waiting (1990)
Reviews
Territories, OO Gallery, The Mail Star, (1995)
Environments, Y-Level Gallery / Anna Leonowens Gallery, Visual Arts News, Fall (1994)
Publications
A Visual Encyclopedia: A Global Visual Interpretation of Words, Brooklyn Art Library /
Sketchbook Project (2019)
Must-Sees This Week: May 3 to 9, 2018, Canadian Art Magazine
Hope and Fear, Fear of Creativity, Brooklyn Art Library / Sketchbook Project (2017)
Review of Wilma Needham’s Exhibition “Balance”, Visual Arts News, Summer (1996)
Review of Gary Castle’s Exhibition “Eidetic Visions: A Photographic Retrospective 1969 - 1995”, Visual Arts News, Spring (1996)
Review of Katherine Tasker’s Exhibition “ Photo/Montage/Collage”, Visual Arts News, Fall (1995)
Review of Susan Collen and Margot Metcalfe’s Exhibition, Visual Arts News, Fall (1994)
Online Artist Directories
www.visualarts.ns.ca/artist-pages/gerard-mcneil/
http://kolajmagazine.com/artistdirectory/gerard-mcneil
www.flickr.com/photos/gerardmcneil/
Affiliations
The Association for Professional Coaching, Professional Member (Present)
International Association for Creative Arts in Education and Therapy, Member (2024 - Present)
The Design Thinking Association, Member (2024 - Present)
Association for Coaching, Associate Member (2024 - Present)
Canadian Positive Psychology Association, Member (2023 - Present)
Canadian Art Therapy Association, Associate Member (2023 - Present)
Creativity Coaching Association, Member (Present)
International Association of Facilitators, Member (2015 - 2019, 2022 - Present)
Visual Arts Nova Scotia, Member, (1994 - 1996, 2017 - Present)
International Association of Innovation Professionals, Member (2021 - 2023)
Creative Education Foundation, Associate Member (2018 - 2021)
Institute for Performance and Learning, Member (2014 - 2017)
Certified Coaches Federation, Member (2015 - Present)
Canadian Society for Education through Art (2006 - 2013, 2016 - 2024)
Khyber Digital Media Center, Board of Directors (2002 - 2004)
Metro Council on Continuing Education, Board of Directors (1996 - 2003)
The Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education, Member (1999 - 2003)
Eye Level Gallery, Board of Directors (1994 -1995)
Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communication, Member (1988 – 1989)
Nova Scotia Photographers Cooperative, Member (1985 - 1992)
Volunteer Experience
Board of Directors, NSCAD University Alumni Association, (2012 – 2013, 2022 - 2023)
Art Instructor, Veith Street Gallery (2004 - 2005)
Board of Directors, Khyber Digital Media Centre (2002 - 2003)
Board of Directors, Halifax Community Learning Network (2001 - 2003)
Arts and Craft Volunteer, CDHA Queen Elizabeth ll, Health Sciences Centre, Alzhiemers Ward (1997)
Board of Directors Co – Chair, Metro Council on Continuing Education (2002 - 2003)
Professional Development Committee Member, Metro Council on Continuing Education (1997 - 2001)
Board of Directors, Metro Council on Continuing Education (1996 - 2003)
Activities Volunteer, Metro Community Housing Association (1996 - 1997)
Board of Directors, Eye Level Gallery (1994 -1995)
Editorial Committee Member, Visual Arts News Magazine (1994 - 1995)
Exhibitions Coordinator, Nova Scotia Photographer’s Co-operative (1991 - 1992)
Workshop Coordinator, Nova Scotia Photographer’s Co-operative (1990 - 1991)
Facilities Coordinator, Nova Scotia Photographer’s Co-operative (1987 – 1989)
Board of Directors, Nova Scotia Photographer’s Co-operative (1987 - 1992)