Bio

A seasoned public affairs professional, Kelsie leverages her strategic communications expertise and political acumen to develop comprehensive solutions for publicly traded companies, industry associations, and not-for-profit organizations. Whether crafting a narrative to shape public opinion, navigating a crisis while mitigating reputational risk, or developing a strategy to influence government policy, she brings an acute attention to detail to her work. 

Prior to joining Crestview, Kelsie spent a dozen years on Parliament Hill advising federal Cabinet Ministers, Opposition Leaders, and Members of Parliament in senior communications roles. She has prepared C-Suite and executive level government officials for high-stakes committee appearances, press conferences, televised speeches, town halls, and national debates, and executed integrated communications and government relations strategies across the country. 

Originally from New Brunswick, Kelsie earned an Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences with a Double Major in Political Science and Criminology from the University of Ottawa. She works with clients in English and French, and enjoys volunteering with a number of community organizations.