Helen Roos

Helen Roos is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in organizational development and capacity building, particularly within First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. As Managing Director, Co-Owner, and Principal Consultant of 8231800 Canada Inc. since June 2012, Roos focuses on enhancing organizational capacity and project planning. Current roles include instructing Mental Health First Aid for youth, facilitating non-violent crisis intervention training, and serving as a career coach for Insights Discovery. Past leadership positions encompass serving as President of the Ilinniapaa Skills Development Centre and as Senior Manager at both Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Canadian Heritage, where significant initiatives for language revitalization and workforce development were implemented. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Canadian History from the University of Ottawa and a Management Certificate from Sprott School of Business.