Tracy St Claire
MLA Candidate
Penticton-Summerland-Naramata
My roots in this community run deep. I was raised here, and my parents grew up here. My husband Dave and I have had the privilege of raising our two daughters in the same place we call home.
Throughout my life, I’ve been committed to getting things done. I bring experience from various fields, including healthcare, addictions, education, not-for-profit service delivery, and Indigenous relations.
I’m running for office because I’m deeply concerned about the NDP government's top-down, one-size-fits all approaches that have hastened the economic and healthcare crises we are experiencing. And we've proven in Penticton, Summerland and Naramata that by working together we can find solutions that deliver the results on the ground.
As a trained mediator and experienced negotiator, I’m well-prepared to represent our communities in Victoria.
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Consensus Builder | Effective Communicator | Community Developer | Relational Leader and Coach
Experience
SOS DIVISION OF FAMILY PRACTICE, Executive Director — 2017-PRESENT
Co-manage four family medicine clinics including the Community Walk In Clinic, the Penticton community inpatient program, and the South Okanagan Maternity Centre. Grew the organization from $3M to $12.5M in the last six years.
SOS DIVISION OF FAMILY PRACTICE, Innovation Project Manager — 2012-2017
Led collaborative healthcare projects that resulted in SOS Division becoming recognized as a provincial leader in innovation.
SCHOOL DISTRICT 67 OKANAGAN SKAHA, School Trustee — 2011-2014
Served as Vice Chair, Finance Chair and BC Public School Employers’ Association representative.
UNITED WAY OF THE SOUTH OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN, Director — 2009-2012
Raised $500,000 for local social service organizations. Facilitated collaboration among not-for-profits in the South Okanagan.
BC TREATY COMMISSION, Operations Director — 2000-2002
Most senior staff supporting a commission of five politically appointed Commissioners and oversaw $40M in negotiation support funding, $3M operating budget, facilitation of negotiations, and public communication regarding the treaty process.
BC TREATY COMMISSION, Analyst + Senior Analyst — 1995-2000
Co-led a small team that facilitated treaty negotiations at 60 tripartite negotiation tables. Visited most indigenous communities in BC and the Yukon. Helped draft the first policies for the BC treaty process.
INDIAN AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS, Contract Analyst — 1994-1995
Researched and analyzed First Nations’ legal claims in preparation for litigation.
TREE HOUSE GROUP DEVELOPMENTS, Project Manager — 1993-1994
Managed several residential construction projects for a design-build firm.
KITSILANO YACHT CLUB, Manager — 1990-1992
Managed club operations, programs and events. Increased club membership.
Education
SFU — Masters of Arts (Indigenous History), 1993
UBC — Bachelor of Arts (English and History Double Major), 1991
UBC — Certificate in Organizational Coaching, 2022
Skills
Associate Certified Coach – International Coaching Federation, 2023
Quality Improvement — IHI Improvement Development Program, 2015
Public Policy — United Way Public Policy Institute, 2012
Financial Management — UBC Faculty of Commerce, 2001
Negotiation and Mediation — Justice Institute of BC, 1994 - 2000
Public Speaking and Media Relations — Barr & Wilcox, 1997
Volunteer and Community Roles
School Trustee Okanagan Skaha School District 67, 2011-2014
Trustee Penticton Public Library, 2010-2012
Seniors Symposium Coordinator Seniors Wellness Centre, 2008-2011
Committee Member Seniors Advisory Committee Penticton, 2010-2011
Secretary and Fundraising Chair Queen’s Park Elementary PAC, 2006-2010
Committee Member Transportation Demand Management Penticton, 2010
Committee Vice-Chair Parks + Recreation Advisory Committee Penticton, 2009
Committee Vice-Chair Go Green + Transportation Committee Penticton, 2009
Director Penticton Yacht + Tennis Club, 2007-2008
Committee Member Parks, Recreation + Culture Advisory Penticton, 2006-2008
Committee Member Heritage Advisory Committee Penticton, 2005
Board Director Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, 1998-2000
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