Natalie Frank
About Natalie Frank
Natalie Frank serves as the Director of the INFRAfuture Secretariat at the Government of Canada, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in policy and innovation, she has previously worked in various roles within the Government of Canada, including positions at Infrastructure Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Natalie Frank serves as the Director of the INFRAfuture Secretariat at the Government of Canada. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and implementation of innovative infrastructure solutions. Her role focuses on advancing strategic initiatives that support sustainable and resilient infrastructure across Canada.
Previous Experience at Government of Canada
Prior to her current role, Natalie Frank worked at the Government of Canada as the Director of Policy and Innovation for Resilient and Innovative Communities at Infrastructure Canada from 2020 to 2021. She also served as the Director of Policy for the Smart Cities Challenge from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she was a Senior Advisor for Experimentation at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat from 2018 to 2019.
Experience at Employment and Social Development Canada
Natalie Frank has held multiple positions at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). She worked as the Manager of Policy Integration (Emerging Issues) from 2014 to 2016 and later as the Manager of the Innovation Lab from 2016 to 2018. These roles involved integrating policy responses to emerging issues and fostering innovative approaches within the department.
Educational Background
Natalie Frank completed her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communications at Carleton University from 1995 to 1999. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from McGill University, where she studied from 1992 to 1995. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation for her roles in policy and innovation.