Services

  • Qualitative Research

    Qualitative research provides you with deeper insights and understanding of your community’s needs and how you can best serve them. I can support you with research design, data collection, and analysis.

  • Grant Writing

    I have written successful grants from large animal welfare donors such as PetSmart Charities of Canada and Pet Valu. I have also written successful grants received from the provincial government for veterinary care.

  • Writing Support

    I have experience with writing peer-reviewed papers, literature reviews, and reports, including for government, funders, NGOs, and charities.

  • Presentation Support

    Simple, visually appealing, and well-organized slide decks play an important role in your presentations. If you struggle with putting a presentation together, I can develop a slide-deck for you.

  • Subject Matter Expertise

    My subject matter expertise is in conservation social science, human-wildlife conflict, human-companion animal relationships, humane dog population management, equitable access to veterinary care, community engagement, and Indigenous reconciliation. I can provide consultation or speaking engagements on these or related topics.

  • Instagram Support

    Want to increase engagement and reach your ideal audience? I run an Instagram account (@thelivesofwilddogs) with 21.3k followers. I can audit your Instagram account and give you tips or can create static posts, carousel, reels, highlights, and pinned posts, increasing reach and engagement.

  • Proofreading and editing

    Need a second set of eyes on your work to catch those typos? I can proofread and edit your reports, papers, courses, and presentations.

Work Examples

  • The Fur-Bearers

    Working closely with the Fur-Bearers and a colleague at Trent University, we developed the first national survey of Canadians’ perceptions of, knowledge about, and attitudes toward wolves to inform advocacy strategies for the organization. You can find more information here: Canadian Wolf Survey.

  • Humane Canada

    As a subject matter expert, I supported the development of learning modules for the ACT (Awareness, Collaboration, Tools) Project for Women with Animals Experiencing Gender-Based Violence. I consulted on the development of the following learning modules: Supporting Rural, Remote, Northern & Farming Communities; Awareness, Engagement & Confidentiality; and Self-Care, Compassion Fatigue & Setting Boundaries.

  • Reconciliation in Animal Welfare Symposium

    Collaborating with animal welfare colleagues, we organized Canada’s first ever Symposium focused on reconciliation in the animal welfare sector. Over 130 participants learned from Indigenous speakers and scholars about the importance of relationship-building and historical and present-day colonial practices that impact Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and why these are important considerations in the animal welfare sector.

Client Testimonials

  • “Valli's work with us on our national survey about wolves was invaluable. Her critical insights, research, and analysis throughout the project were instrumental in its success and helped elevate our advocacy around canid coexistence. Valli is a clear communicator and always punctual; she has been wonderful to work with from project conceptualization to completion.”

    -The Fur-Bearers

  • “Valli's insights were incredibly helpful! She gave feedback on the content and the appearance of the presentation, all of which helped me to make adjustments that led to a clearer and easier to engage with product tailored to the needs of the viewers. She gave explanation for her suggestions, and most of the recommendations are things I can apply to future presentations, which is a huge benefit!”

    -Good Steward Training