Barbara Wallace
About Barbara Wallace
Barbara Wallace is a Program Officer with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, focusing on government relations and international affairs. She has worked in various roles, including at the OECS High Commission and Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and is multilingual, speaking English, French, and Creole.
Work at Government of Canada
Barbara Wallace has been serving as a Program Officer at the Government of Canada since 2015. In this role, she has accumulated nine years of experience in the Ottawa, Canada Area. Her responsibilities include managing government relations and developing policies that impact various sectors.
Previous Positions in Government
Before her current role, Barbara Wallace held several positions in government. She worked as a Governance Coordinator at Citizenship and Immigration Canada from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as an Executive Coordinator at the Senate of Canada for seven months in 2015. Earlier, she was a Third Secretary at the OECS High Commission from 2008 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Wallace holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and French from Grand Valley State University, completed between 1995 and 1999. She also earned an M2 in International Relations from Paris-Sud University (Paris XI) in 2005. Her expertise spans foreign affairs, international trade, politics, tourism, and investment.
Multilingual Skills
Barbara Wallace is multilingual, proficient in English, French, and Creole. This language capability enhances her effectiveness in diplomacy, relationship building, and managing high-profile interactions within her roles in both the public and private sectors.
International Experience
Barbara Wallace has lived and worked abroad, which has contributed to her international experience. She has been nominated to participate in various workshops, seminars, and international conferences, reflecting her interest in international affairs, trade, and education.