PAULINE RAVEN
Summary
DEDICATED community leader and experienced municipal councillor with a proven track record of success in public service, research, and volunteer work
STRONG background in community development, program evaluation, and policy development
SKILLED in building relationships and advocating for causes that benefit urban and rural communities
RECOGNIZED for tireless commitment to serving the community and promoting positive change
Education highlights
- Honours Degree in Psychology, Acadia University, 1989
- Master’s Degree in Sociology, Acadia University, 1990
- Adult Learning Certificate, Dalhousie University, 1993
- Certification in Community Capacity Building, Simon Fraser University, 2021
Career Highlights
- Appointed as an Administrative Justice of the Peace, 2017-2024
- Elected as a municipal councillor for Kings County, 2012-2020
- Independent contractor in research, communications, and project management, 2003-2011
- Administration and program development in the non-profit sector, including eight years at the Annapolis Valley-Hants Community Action Program for Children (CAP-C), 1990-2003
- Operated family business, Village Stripper (furniture refinishing), New Minas and Port Williams, 1975-1992
Volunteer Highlights
- Founding Member... Helping Hands Orchard Valley
- Policy and Resource Development... Valley African Nova Scotia Development Association
- Chairwoman... Grand View Manor Continuing Care Community
- Campaign Management... Mayor Peter Muttart (Kings County)
- Director of local, provincial and federal non-profit boards and associations with several organizations including the Flower Cart, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, NS, the Women’s Legal Education Action Fund
-Raising Funds for Charities including Annapolis Valley Farmland Trust, Farmers Helping Farmers, Oxfam Canada, Open Arms
Awards
- Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary, 2023- Honorary Life Time Membership, Valley Search and Rescue, 2017
- Spirit Award, Association of Fundraising Professionals Nova Scotia Chapter, 2009
- Queens Golden Jubilee Medal, for Executive Leadership of the Young Women’s Christian Association, 2002
- Government of Canada Deputy Minister of Health’s Annual Award for Team Excellence and Achievement, 2000
- Nova Scotia Community Action Program for Children Outstanding Leadership Award, 1997
- Queens Guide Award for First Class Girl Guides, 1973
Publication Highlights
Multiple publications and/or editorials on community development, program evaluation, poverty reduction, and women and children’s health including the following examples:- 1999-2009... Nova Scotia Child & Family Poverty Report Card. Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
- 2006... Unfolding the Community Action Program for Children Experience in Cape Breton. Family Place, Sydney
- 2005... If Spaces Could Talk: A decade of Progress with Vulnerable Families and Children in Atlantic Canada. Burin Peninsula Brighter Futures Inc.
2003... Linking Empowerment-Based Evaluation and Social Change: Family-Focused Research Using Community Development Strategies. In Making a Difference: Research and Families, Allen & Unwin
- 2001... Politics and Practice of Empowerment Evaluation and Social Interventions. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation
- 1998... Role of Evaluators in Participatory Action Research. American Evaluation Association Conference. Chicago, Ill
