Susan Downie-Gagnon has over 25 years of experience building and leading ventures, strategies, and programs across various industries, including the private sector, government, academia, and non-profits.
Her passion for natural resources has led her to found CONSTRATA, to provide strategic guidance for senior leaders from the energy, forestry, mining, and clean technology sectors. Her recent work has supported associations, at both provincial and national levels, to successfully navigate through profound challenges. In addition, Susan has provided strategic communications and business advice to one of Canada’s largest equity ownership transactions involving Indigenous communities. As Assistant Dean of Communications at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry, she was part of a leadership team that held a pivotal provincial summit to generate a vision and strategic blueprint for the sector. As Vice President of Communications and Research at the Coast Forest Products Association, Susan established a comprehensive public relations framework and facilitated a landmark MOU.
Her expertise is recognized through numerous invitations to participate in think-tanks and focus groups for Canada’s natural resource sector. In addition to Resource Works, Susan currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Mom2Mom, a charity supporting children affected by poverty.