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 Minister’s Office staff on emerging issues.
He previously led the government relations efforts on behalf of 18,000 undergraduates at his university’s student association. Shawn acted as a spokesperson for the organization in interviews with media outlets, including the CBC and the Toronto Star.
After Shawn interned in a Member of Parliament’s office, he became an executive member of a provincial riding association and a board member for a Greater Toronto Area food bank. He credits these experiences for his appreciation of grassroots community engagement.
At Counsel, Shawn provides his strategic planning expertise and organized client management skills to a wide range of clients. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University and a graduate certificate in Government Relations from Seneca Polytechnic.