YOUR PARTNERS
IN PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
We're a team of talented dreamers, thinkers, explorers, and dancers. We approach both work and play with a keen curiosity and creative spark. We use what we know and what we learn to foster dialogue that matters, and fuel change that sticks.
Kim Hyshka, Principal
Dialogue Partners owner Kim has been a leader in the field of civic engagement and public participation for over a decade, amassing a list of clients that spans the corporate elite and the highest levels of government. Alongside her team of Associates, each an expert in fields from land use planning to corporate-Aboriginal relations, Kim has made Dialogue Partners an indispensable asset to leaders across North America.
Experienced in both large and small-scale projects, she has has facilitated conversations on topics such as land use, energy, healthcare, government strategy, large-scale budgets, and private sector mergers. She is passionate about building communities’ capacity to participate in meaningful dialogue and finding opportunities for organizations and stakeholders to work together in mutually beneficial decision-making processes. She draws on her education in political science, collaborative conflict resolution and continuous learning as a licensed IAP2 Foundations trainer.
In everything she does, Kim embodies gratitude and excitement. Her aptitude for organization, combined with background in performing arts, enables her to intuitively incorporate structure, process, and flow into the messiness of human differences. From here, she ignites and fosters the beginning of new and beautiful futures.
“There are no cheap tickets to mastery. In the end, it seems that power has less to do with pushing leverage points than it does with strategically, profoundly, madly letting go.”
Our Associates
The Dialogue Partners team can scale to fit your needs. Our freelance associates align with our values and offer as-needed support.
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Meghan is a values-driven individual with nearly 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, contributing significantly to organizations aligned with her commitment to social justice and equity. As a collaborative leader, she excel at facilitation, public speaking, and team building. Meghan’s appreciation for curiosity, reflection, creativity, and proactive approaches drives her success in inclusive and vibrant work environments.
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Michelle is a highly motivated and self-starting communications specialist with diverse experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, facilitation and event management with a passion for engaging others in collaborative, consensus building experiences.
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Rowan is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Victoria, boasting a rich tapestry of experiences blending policy analysis, emergency management, and community engagement. With a robust background in governmental roles within the Northwest Territories, Rowan has demonstrated exceptional leadership and collaboration skills. From mobilizing teams to execute successful repatriation efforts to providing strategic advice to government officials, Rowan’s commitment to public service is evident.
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As people-first communicator and leader, Jennifer has worked in industry, government, and post-secondary on major infrastructure and social policy projects all over the world. Jennifer brings a focused approach to thoughtful and productive stakeholder relations with a strong professional background in infrastructure, city building, governance, and municipal policy.
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Danielle is a bilingual creative specialist with over 15 years of experience in project coordination, digital & print communications, and strategic executive consulting.
From collaborating on project logistics and managing client communications to technology implementation and C-level support, Danielle is adept in her ability to anticipate team needs while balancing a complex hybrid position with shifting goals. Danielle has proven versatility in working with diverse organizational tools, remote teams and high level commumications.
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Tanis is a dedicated administrative and technical support professional at Dialogue Partners. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving, she ensures smooth operations by managing administrative tasks efficiently and providing adept technical assistance to the team.
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Annette is a passionate professional with extensive experience spanning the museum, environment, and education sectors. She combines logistical acumen, relational finesse, and a positive spark to create a unique alchemy that uplifts every outcome. Annette thrives in collaborative environments that value creativity, meaningful connections, and fostering lasting relationships. She truly believes anything is possible with a little dialogue!
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Lindsay is a certified Public Participation Professional (CP3) with a passion for participatory decision-making. She uses her 12+ years of public engagement, communication and research expertise to help organizations learn from those in their communities to build relationships and achieve their goals. Lindsay brings an academic background focussed on understanding people and how we shape our environments to her work.
Visit Lindsay’s website: Tilia Consulting
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Anne has worked with over 50 Indigenous communities and organizations since 2005, has a Master’s degree in Corporate-Aboriginal Relations and is an IAP2 Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3). With over a decade of experience working in all parts of the energy sector – upstream, midstream, downstream, and renewables – she knows that organizations are better off when they build meaningful relationships with communities. Anne is passionate about reconciliation and her role as a bridge-builder between Indigenous and all Canadians. By listening to and understanding stories – yours, mine, and ours – she believes we can make our communities and countries better for us all.
Visit Anne’s website: Forum Consulting
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Based in Edmonton, Alberta Tannis has 15 years experience working as a public engagement practitioner and 6 years experience as a licensed IAP2 Foundations trainer. Bringing people together to make a difference both in the individual, the organization, their relationships and beyond into programs, policies and decision making is what she has dedicated her career to. Tannis has worked in a diversity of areas such as heritage conservation, policy, program and legislation development, health, contaminated sites management, affordable housing, surplus school sites, environmental justice, municipal budgeting and public education.