Jeffrey Phillips
Managing Director
Dawson Strategic
Jeffrey Phillips is Managing Director of Dawson Strategic, a consulting company that helps organizations accomplish their mission through government relations and stakeholder engagement in the areas of sustainability, clean transportation, and wildlife and animal protection.
Jeff works at the intersection of government policy and animal protection. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, an Ambassador for Wild Tomorrow, and an expert member of the Technical Support Group for the Global Initiative to End Wildlife Crime.
Prior to joining Dawson Strategic, Jeff worked at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) for four years, first as a Policy Analyst in the Energy Sector and later as a Policy Advisor in the Deputy Minister's Office.
Jeff holds an M.A. Political Science from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (Honours) from the Arthur Kroeger College at Carleton University.
Session: Strategic Advocacy for Animals: Tools, Tactics, and Transparency
