Shylah Elliott

Shylah Elliott Consulting Director, Health and Social Policy

  • Federal, Territorial, and Municipal Governments
  • Non-Profit and Advocacy Organizations
  • Consulting and Corporate Clients
  • Indigenous Governance and Organizations
  • Resource Development and Mining
  • Health Policy and Services
  • Housing and Social Services

  • Policy Development and Analysis
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Social Performance
  • Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
  • Reconciliation and Rights-Based Frameworks
  • Northern and Remote Community Engagement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Research and Evidence-Based Recommendations
  • Leadership and Capacity Building

Shylah brings 20 years of experience shaping policy and delivering social impact initiatives across government, non-profit, and consulting sectors. Her career spans the full spectrum of policy development—from rigorous analysis and design to hands-on implementation and evaluation—producing measurable change for communities and organizations. Known for her inclusive, collaborative approach, she excels at building trust-based partnerships and aligning organizational goals with community priorities.

She has deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, social performance, and sustainability for complex projects, including those in resource development, infrastructure, and health systems. Shylah’s work integrates evidence-based recommendations with practical strategies, ensuring initiatives are both grounded in research and adaptable to real-world contexts. She is adept at navigating cross-sector collaboration, translating technical analysis into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers.

Her portfolio includes advising on reconciliation and rights-based frameworks, guiding organizations to adopt culturally responsive approaches that align with national and international standards. Shylah also has extensive experience working in northern and remote communities, where she addresses unique challenges and leverages local strengths to develop effective, place-based solutions.

With Fraser Nolet, Shylah leads consulting engagements in health and social policy, sustainability, and governance. She supports clients in advancing strategic objectives while delivering meaningful social impact—ensuring that policies, programs, and partnerships generate lasting benefits for both organizations and the communities they serve.

Consulting Services

  • Policy Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
  • Stakeholder Mapping, Engagement, and Facilitation
  • Social Performance Strategy Development
  • Sustainability and ESG Advisory
  • Rights-Based and Culturally Responsive Frameworks
  • Community Engagement in Northern and Remote Contexts
  • Long-Term Strategic and Operational Planning
  • Research Synthesis and Knowledge Translation
  • Leadership Development and Team Capacity Building
  • Program Development and Impact Evaluation
  • Cross-Sector Partnership Facilitation
  • Evidence-Based Decision-Making Support