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About me, Sienna Jae Taylor
About me, Sienna Jae Taylor
I am an evaluator, storyteller, strategic partner, and fierce advocate for the nonprofit sector. I am pursuing my Masters in Community Development at the University of Victoria. I hold an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology and a Diploma in Nonprofit Management from Western University. I am also pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Evaluation to strengthen the tools and strategies I bring to the organizations that I work with.
I have been working in the nonprofit sector for over 15 years at local, regional and national levels, most recently managing a nonprofit organization in Southwestern Ontario. My experience spans from grassroots community development to organizational capacity building. I played a critical role in developing my city's first social innovation shared space, launched an education fund in 2020, and have collaborated with others in securing over $2 million in funding for nonprofit initiatives.
Currently, my graduate research explores how trust-based approaches shape evaluation in nonprofit organizations and how trust impacts learning, adaptability and shifts in power and agency.
Areas of Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Strategy & Growth
Evaluation & Impact
Grant Writing & Reporting
Community Development & Collaboration
How I work
How I work
Impact with Purpose | I focus on work that aligns with my personal and ethical values, empowering others and shifting mindsets toward growth and learning. I balance immediate support with long-term thinking to create meaningful impact.
Empathy and Relational Leadership | I prioritize trust-based relationships grounded in compassion, respect, and clear roles and boundaries. I believe in understanding context before acting, while making informed decisions to support your mission.
Collaboration and Inclusion | I value collective input and co-creation, bringing diverse perspectives and lived-experiences together to solve complex problems. I honour the work and contributions of others, ensuring people feel seen, respected and empowered. Equity, inclusion and belonging are core to how I work.
Creativity and Innovation | I thrive on creative visioning, experimentation, and trying new approaches -- balancing skillful expertise and institutional knowledge with new ideas and opportunities for growth.
Flexibility and Adaptability | I approach work with responsiveness and adaptability, ready to shift focus as needs emerge. I combine fluid processes with thoughtful discernment to maintain clarity and effectiveness.
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