City of Medicine Hat
With over 28 years working in the local government sector Ann is passionate about her field. For the past 20 years, Ann has served as a chief administrative officer/city manager. She finds the unique balance of running the organization along with being the principal advisor to municipal council extremely challenging but at the same time very gratifying. Being able to affect positive change in the communities she serves is what drives her.
Ann is a certified professional coach through the International Coaching Federation and a certified workplace investigator through the Association of Workplace Investigators. Ann holds her Certified Municipal Officer (CMO) and Executive Diploma in Municipal Management (Dipl.M.M.) from AMCTO, a Master’s Certificate in Municipal Leadership from York University, a B.A. from Lakehead University, and a Masters in Leadership from Royal Roads University where her research focused on CAO-council relationships. A lifelong learner, Ann is currently undertaking her PhD through the University of Victoria, concentrating on the role of municipal council on special purpose boards.