Kelsey Mac Donald
About Kelsey Mac Donald
Kelsey Mac Donald serves as the Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management at Public Services and Procurement in the Government of Canada. With a background in public relations and communications, she has held various roles in government and political organizations, demonstrating expertise in strategic planning and public engagement.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Kelsey Mac Donald serves as the Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management at Public Services and Procurement within the Government of Canada. She has held this position since 2016, accumulating over eight years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing parliamentary affairs and managing issues that arise within the department, contributing to the effective functioning of government operations.
Previous Experience in Government and Politics
Kelsey Mac Donald has a diverse background in government and political roles. She worked as a Special Assistant to the Minister of Finance for the Government of New Brunswick from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Liberal Candidate for Tobique-Mactaquac in the 2019 federal election. Her earlier roles include serving as a Legislative Page in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly and as a Research Student for the Government of New Brunswick.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Kelsey Mac Donald holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Corporate Communications from FHWien der WKW, which she completed in 2012. She also studied Public Relations and Marketing at Mount Saint Vincent University from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background equips her with knowledge in strategic communications, public relations, and marketing.
Skills and Areas of Expertise
Kelsey Mac Donald possesses expertise in strategic considerations planning and social media monitoring. She has developed skills in critical and persuasive writing, essential for effective policy advising. Her experience includes event planning and public relations recommendations, which contribute to successful public engagement strategies. Additionally, she is fluently bilingual, enhancing her communication capabilities in both official languages of Canada.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Kelsey Mac Donald began her career with various internships that provided her with foundational experience in communications and public affairs. Notable positions include her role as a Public Affairs Intern at Canadian Blood Services in 2011 and as a Journalism Intern at Brunswick News Inc. in 2010. She also worked as a Marketing Communications Assistant at Downtown Halifax Business Commission and as a Business and Communications Assistant at the Centre for Women in Business.