Awarding-winning speaker and consultant, Tracey Lorenson is known for her humour and candor in helping her clients manage difficult situations. Her warm, energetic style combines her legal training, leadership experience, practical advice and real life examples that resonate with audiences of all levels. With a keen interest in problem solving, Tracey has developed a series of proven techniques that help organizations identify their issues and take action to improve their situation.
Tracey has worked with elected officials and local government managers in a variety of capacities for more than 25 years. After practicing workplace law on behalf of public sector clients, Tracey was Executive VP for E-Comm, provider of 911 fire, police and ambulance services for local governments in southern BC. In her current role as the principal in the management consulting firm Paragon Strategic Services Ltd, Tracey works with Boards and Councils to establish strong governance cultures, and assists in resolving conflicts that arise.
A sought after lecturer, Tracey has spoken extensively on a variety of topics including: Council conduct, leadership, strategic planning, human resources, governance, and developing regional strategies. In addition, she has lectured at UBC’s Faculty of Law, Royal Roads University, Capilano University, the Justice Institute of BC, the Local Government Leadership Academy and is a member of the faculty for BC’s Local Government Management Association’s MATI programs. Tracey also received the Chartered Director designation upon completion of the McMaster University program in Board Governance.
Tracey works with management teams and elected officials across the country on leadership training, good governance, strategic planning, accountability, conflict resolution and Council/CAO issues (performance, recruitment).