Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia

Develop national policy positions and advance them with government stakeholders on federal files, including digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, health innovation and life sciences, advanced manufacturing, intellectual property, and privacy and data protection. Spearhead the inaugural national “Cyber.Right.Now." campaign, featuring 29 leading tech and cyber organizations from across the country. Lead the 100-member strong national Digital Economy & Health Innovation Committees.

Strategically identified, spearheaded & implemented the organization’s vision, mission, & direction. Led a diverse team, innovative inaugural programs, projects, & initiatives, & all operational, financial, & administrative functions. Liaised with Board of Directors, government, industry, & post-secondary institutions on joint partnerships, advocacy initiatives, & funding opportunities. Represented DNS provincially & nationally through speaking opportunities, media appearances, & community engagements.

The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a not-for-profit national centre of expertise for the digital economy in Canada.

Skills Canada – Nova Scotia (SCNS) is a not-for-profit organization that provides Nova Scotian youth with opportunities to explore skilled trades and technologies through a range of programming. This is made possible by partnerships with industry, government, labour, and education. Our signature event is the annual Nova Scotia Skills Competition. SCNS is affiliated nationally with Skills / Compétences Canada and is associated with WorldSkills International.

• International Business Consultant, Intercultural Trainer, Interpreter, Private Tutor. • Facilitated business objectives for clients dealing in German speaking countries. • Offered translations, proofreading and intercultural training to organizations and corporations. • Prepared students for exams, certificates, internships, exchange programs and work abroad. • Customer testimonials available since introduction of services.

We help knowledge-based early stage Nova Scotia companies commercialize their technologies and succeed in the global marketplace. We’re especially interested in the clean technology, information technology, and life sciences industries. Our business model is an internationally recognized approach to helping technology companies. It combines seed and venture capital investment with business mentoring and incubation infrastructure.

• Project lead for comprehensive global market research/analysis as part of the international commerce strategy, in collaboration with gov't departments, agencies and industry partners. • Program (fund) and policy development for NS companies in international markets. • Moderator, Key Markets in Europe: NS Export Rally 2010. • Membership Committee: NovaKnowledge.

• Led NS industry consultations in view of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) negotiations, exploring NS export/import opportunities and barriers in established and emerging EU markets. • Collaborated with industry associations, provincial/federal gov't departments and gov't agencies for that matter. • Compiled consultation report with findings and recommendations. • Project lead for comprehensive global market research/analysis as part of the international commerce strategy, in colla

• Developed marketing strategy for international, national, local. • Wrote proposals and facilitated international speaking opportunities for the Project Director, Broadband. • Managed international market research. • Led workshop/funding analyses and provided future recommendations. • Researched options for Internet related community training/workshops/seminars. • Managed website content and social media.

Joint MA Program with the University of Houston