Patti Balsillie BA, ICD.D's Linkedin Analytics

Values-led, Community-focused, Prosperity-driven A dynamic and highly skilled Senior Leader with 25+ years progressive experience in national and international tourism, northern development, strategy development and corporate governance. Strong ability to lead and grow organizations. For the past 14 years Patti has worked tirelessly to support innovation that builds capacity throughout Northern Canada. She is recognized nationally and internationally for her expertise in the development of sustainable rural and remote tourism initiatives and for strong governance leading to great outcomes. Connector. Innovator. Creator. In 2019 Patti designed an engagement model with non-traditional partners in tourism and collaboration across community, hosting DMO-led dialogue about how well-being is sustained, impacted or advanced because of the visitor economy. Early partners include Tourism Saskatoon, Ryerson's Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Research. The pilot was proposed to launch April 2020. Patti has successfully worked in formal and informal leadership roles with Federal, Territorial and First Nations governments, private sector and non-profit organizations in the areas of governance, tourism development, project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. She has successfully lead teams and partnered with diverse stakeholders to achieve a broad range of goals.