Margaret Ziolecki

Margaret Ziolecki is the founder of Via Strategies Inc., a boutique consulting firm specializing in communications, stakeholder engagement and social performance. For more than 15 years, Margaret has worked with senior executive teams to maximize reputation building opportunities, while minimizing project risk. Passionate about creating a brand experience and propelling organizational performance, Margaret has extensive experience tailoring strategies and tactics to meet local, provincial, national, and global business goals.

Prior to starting her own business, Margaret was Senior Manager, Government and Public Affairs with the Fort McMurray Airport Authority. She previously held strategic level roles with Shell Canada, Suncor Energy and Alberta Health Services.

Margaret works with clients in aviation, oil and gas and the nonprofit sector. She is skilled at leading strategic communications and stakeholder relations for a variety of initiatives, including but not limited to: change management, operational excellence, sustainability, health, safety security and environment, major projects, commercial development, indigenous business development, emergency response management, and human resources.

Margaret has volunteered with many social-profit organizations in the region, including Habitat for Humanity Wood Buffalo where she served as Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors.

Margaret holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications Studies from the University of Windsor, Ontario and is a certified Prosci Change Management practitioner.