Krystle Wittevrongel

- Directed a high-performing research team and agenda, delivering rigorous, evidence-based analysis aligned with organizational strategy and policy priorities. - Provided external representation in high-level meetings, media engagement, and industry forums that strengthened organizational credibility and visibility and amplified influence. - Streamlined operations, resulting in increased team efficiency through optimized communications/research integration and structured workflows.

- Led cross-functional projects, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy strategies to influence policy development in health and energy policy, among others. - Established the Institute’s Calgary office and advanced Alberta-focused initiatives by building partnerships with provincial stakeholders and securing donor support.

- Policies often have interrelated social, political, and economic issues that are difficult to isolate. I provided research and data analysis and support in the comprehensive assessment of proposed policies and programs to identify potential political, legal, social, economic, and financial impacts. - Authored policy briefs, reports, op-eds, and presentations that translated complex research into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders

Focused in the area of health policy, a careful and insightful evaluation and interpretation of research and literature to allow for practical development and communication of policy implications and recommendations.

- Health Policy division. - Conducted mixed-methods policy analysis on health programs and supports, delivering evidence-based recommendations to guide decision-making. - Developed research frameworks, synthesized literature, and analyzed data to deliver reports and presentations that shaped stakeholder decision-making and publication in specialized academic journals to inform policy.

- Assisted in analyzing health policies, programs, and supports using quantitative and qualitative methods, contributing to evidence-based policy development. - Facilitated cross-sector discussions and synthesized stakeholder input into journal articles and actionable policy papers, advancing research-informed solutions.

- Spearhead and maintain client documentation and reporting including developing and monitoring client database procedures; compiling statistical data; reporting on qualitative and quantitative reports; preparing, delivering and analyzing services with subsequent modifications; proficient usage of the Immigration Contribution Agreement Reporting Environment. -Developed and refined funding proposals and grants which led to 7+ years of funding (approximately $1.7 million dollars) from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada in addition to outside private grant sources of $30,000. - Supervise and provide leadership, coaching and feedback to cross-functional staff team and volunteers to ensure a collective approach to service delivery. - Sat on Leadership Team in the collaboration of leading industry organizations at the Calgary Achievement Centre for Youth. - Maintain and manage annual operating budget of approximately $300,000