About Us

Principal

Paul Shaker is a Principal and co-founder of Civicplan. He has over 15 years of experience in the realm of progressive placemaking. His work blends strategic thinking, planning policy, research, and public engagement into concrete plans that help citizens shape their communities. Paul’s project experience includes the design and management of award-winning participatory planning campaigns, district development plans, economic development policy and planning, neighbourhood renewal strategies, and alternative transportation planning. The breadth of his experience spans the private, non-profit and public sectors at both the federal and municipal levels, which gives him an understanding of community planning in a variety of environments.

Associate

Andrea provides expertise in community engagement, facilitation, multi-stakeholder decision-making, and strategy and process design. She has diverse experience with a range of portfolios including food systems and access, civic and political engagement, the built environment, injury prevention, and network development. She has advised various levels and sizes of government, non-profit groups, and First Nations communities, and has extensive community consultation experience. Andrea holds a Baccalaureate degree in International Development Studies and Psychology, and a Masters of Public Health.