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 on major issues in the social policy space, ranging from advocating for Women’s Program funding, to advancing legislation on priorities such as online harms, public safety, and climate action. He has executed strategy to advance support for marginalized groups, housing and infrastructure, and Indigenous treaty rights and annuities. He has also advised on national campaigns on supporting queer and transgender individuals.
Prior to joining Counsel, he worked at a leading justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion firm in Vancouver BC and has a background in student advocacy.
Will holds a BA in Political Science and minor in International Relations and an MA in Public Policy and Global Affairs, specializing in human rights and social change, both from the University of British Columbia. He is a regular contributor to publications such as The Tyee and Policy Magazine and has been quoted in international and domestic publications.