Amanda van Baarsen

Amanda van Baarsen is a Vice President at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Victoria. Bringing more than a decade of public affairs experience, Amanda specializes in strategic planning and crisis management. Amanda worked for the B.C. NDP in opposition and in government. She has built meaningful connections with new and long-serving MLAs and she has a deep understanding […]

Pegah Taj

Pegah Taj is a Senior Consultant with Counsel Public Affairs, based in Victoria, BC. Before joining Counsel, Pegah worked at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, where she served as both a Legislative Assistant and later as the Whip’s Executive Assistant for the Official Opposition of British Columbia. In these roles, she provided executive and […]

Will Shelling

Will Shelling is an Account Director at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Vancouver. Will (he/him) specializes in Indigenous affairs, climate change, technology, and Canadian culture. He has honed his skill over years of experience using a data and policy driven approach to deliver robust solutions for clients across British Columbia and federally. Will has worked […]

Darielle Segovia

Darielle Segovia is a Consultant at Counsel Public Affairs, based in the Vancouver Area. Darielle (she/her) is a government relations professional who brings a wealth of experience from her work in the public and private sectors. Before joining Counsel, Darielle worked in the constituency office of an Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), where she […]

Jean-Marc Prevost

Jean-Marc Prevost is a Vice President at Counsel, based in Victoria. A seasoned public affairs professional, Jean-Marc’s career spans nearly two-decades in public-service and political work across Western Canada. Prior to joining Counsel, Jean-Marc led B.C. Health’s communications team. From the first confirmed COVID-19 case to the first vaccine shot, he supported Health Minister Adrian […]

Ben Parsons

Ben Parsons is a Vice President at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Vancouver and is regularly in Ottawa. Ben Parsons is a political professional and senior federal lobbyist. He advises clients on Indigenous rights and recognition, climate and energy, industrial policy and the regulation of tech. A former opposition researcher and senior advisor to the […]

Steve Greenaway

Steven Greenaway is a Senior Advisor at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Campbell River, British Columbia. As a political advertising and communications strategist, Steven has participated in dozens of successful national, provincial, and municipal election campaigns, developing successful public awareness and issue advocacy campaigns across all forms of media. A well-known figure in communications and […]

Peter Dalla-Vicenza

Peter Dalla-Vicenza is a Senior Consultant at Counsel, based in Victoria. With experience in four provincial governments, Peter is skilled in issues management and crisis communications. He has experience working on complex and politically sensitive files including child welfare, crime suppression and prevention, and public health. Peter joined Counsel after two decades of serving five […]

Shawn Cruz

Shawn Cruz is a Senior Consultant at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Vancouver. A seasoned consultant, Shawn helps clients refine and achieve their government relations objectives across the energy, health care, and non-profit sectors. Shawn worked in the Ontario Ministry of Energy in an issues management role, working closely with policy staff to brief the […]