Anne Miller

Principal Consultant

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Anne has a Master’s in Public Policy and Public Administration with a focus on Leadership and Decision Making. She wrote her Master’s thesis on her experience working under the Registrar at the International Criminal Court. Anne is a Credentialed Evaluator through the Canadian Evaluation Society and an accredited SROI practitioner and licensed SROI trainer through the Social Value Network International.  Anne has conducted research, evaluation, and SROI analysis in fields such as crime prevention, youth at-risk and housing. 

 

Brenda Simpson

Senior Advisor

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Brenda has an MBA and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary.  In 1991, Brenda established her own consulting practice, Brenda J. Simpson & Associates, specializing in human service consulting.  She has over 20 years of experience in consulting with human service organizations. In 1986, Brenda was Vice President of the Canadian Evaluation Society and Founding Chairperson of its Alberta Chapter. In 2014 Brenda merged her business with Anne Miller under a new business name, Constellation Consulting Group. 


Morgan Daye

Data Manager

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Sarah Fotheringham

Associate Consultant

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Courtenay Bolton

Research Consultant

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Morgan holds a BA from Miami University in Ohio. She is passionate about helping non-profits and community organizations use data to measure and value impact and outcomes. In addition to supporting Constellation Consulting Group as Data Manager, Morgan currently provides ongoing database support and training for the Alberta Association of Sexual Assault Services (AASAS) and the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS). She also sits on the Board of Directors for the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre.

Sarah has a PhD from the University of Calgary and is a Registered Social Worker (RSW). She has worked in the non-profit sector in a range of capacities including in program development, research and policy for over 15 years. Areas of specialty include violence against women, poverty, community economic development and social enterprise. In addition to supporting Constellation Consulting Group, Sarah teaches in the faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary.

Courtenay is a graduate of the Child Studies program at Mount Royal University. Through school she worked with a number of research initiatives and non-profits. In 2019 she completed an internship with a research institute in Stockholm exploring the impact of physical literacy on young people. Currently, Courtenay also works as an internal evaluation and data specialist at Kindred, an agency based in Calgary specializing in whole-family wellness and support.


Kaveh Shojaei

Data Specialist

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David Miller

Research Associate

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Aneka Rao

Communications Strategist

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Kaveh has a BSc in Applied Environment and Geology from University of Calgary. He started his career in the environmental industry with focus on hydrogeology, spill response, and land reclamation in Alberta and Saskatchewan.  He later moved on to work as an estimator, project controller, and data analyst for various consulting firms. He is also a part-time artist, woodworker, and luthier.

David is a PhD Candidate in Political Science and Social, Cultural, and Political Thought at the University of Victoria. He holds an MA in Theory & Criticism from the University of Western Ontario and has worked as a research assistant in both the academic and non-profit sectors. He also teaches courses on Political Theory and LGBTQIA2S+ Literature for the departments of Political Science and Gender Studies at the University of Victoria.

Aneka has a BCom from the University of British Columbia. She has worked in communications and marketing for over ten years in the non-profit and corporate sectors.  She is interested in the innovative use of training and communications tools to drive systemic change, especially in the areas of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Aneka also works as an Evaluation Specialist with Halo Leisure in Wales.


Leanne Lucas,

Research Assistant

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Leanne is a graduate from Mount Royal University and holds a BA in Psychology.  During her studies, Leanne participated in the Catamount Fellowship and developed a research project that focused on improving collaboration between the non-profit sector and Children's Services to better serve families experiencing homelessness. Leanne is passionate about working with children and youth and has multiple years of experience working in both a recreation and education setting.

Lydia Risi,

Research Associate

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Lydia is a Master of Arts candidate in the Department of Political Science at Concordia University. Her research interests are focused on inequality and the criminal justice system from an intersectional feminist perspective. Lydia has gained important field experience working for various non-profits and Indigenous regional organizations in the education sector. She has developed an important expertise in the development and nurturing of funding partnerships.

Silvia Todea,

Research Assistant

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Silvia holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with a minor in Psychology from Ambrose University. She is excited to use her research and writing skills to support social initiatives in meeting their goals. In her free time she enjoys reading, writing, and running.


Our Collaborators

We frequently collaborate with other consultants and researchers to provide the best possible service for clients, including: