Edmonton AB

Phone: 780-729-3015
Email: ellie@shuster.com
Contact: Ellie Shuster
Industry: Media Relations, Issues Management, Communications Planning, Fund Development, Writing, Editing, Media Training/Coaching

As an extension of your non-profit organization or business, I am there when you need counsel you can trust. After 30 years of communications leadership in government, politics and the non-profit sector, I can provide insight into your issues, help define your objectives and design solutions that will result in the right message reaching the right audience at the right time.

“Ellie has been an extremely valuable resource for our organization? great to work with!!”
~Terri Duncan, Executive Director
Children's Autism Services of Edmonton

“What are people saying about Ellie Shuster?”

“Dynamic, ideas person, well-spoken, goal-oriented, strong leadership skills, confident, excellent experience and ability to implement ideas.”
~Deborah Gold, Director, Research
CNIB

“I've always found her to be pro-active in her work with the CNIB. Ellie has always been responsive to our needs, coming through with answers or helping with stories that benefit all. She remains on top of issues and I regard her as the go-to person for issues dealing with the CNIB.”
~Randy McDonald, Chief Assignment Editor
 Citytv Edmonton

“Special events, fundraising, government relations, Ellie delivered each and every time in spades. Her willingness to be a team player was only overshadowed by her cheery attitude and enthusiasm. Ellie would be a strong asset for any organization looking for leadership in communications and strategic planning.”
~Lyle Best, C.M., A.L.H.C. Chairman
Quikcard Group of Companies
and Director, CNIB

“As a daily columnist at the Edmonton Sun, I did many stories and projects with Ellie Shuster... Always she was the consummate professional, organized, good with details and at the same time having a bright, strategic mind ensuring her project or candidate always got top billing in the media!”
~Graham Hicks, Principal
Hicks Communications

“Ellie has that ability to see the issues and the opportunities in situations and understands the communication processes to manage those same issues.”
~Bruce Hertz, Vice President, Business Operations
Emergency Response Management Consulting Ltd.

“Diligent, hard working and very committed to her community. Ellie never steps away from a challenge that she sees as a way to make a positive difference in the lives of others, or from making a needed contribution to the betterment of our society.”
~Derek Coke-Kerr, President, Creative Director
Derek Coke-Kerr & Associates Inc.

“We have produced events and video production for Ellie and she was always a pleasure to work with. Ellie is a very detailed oriented manager who is organized and made it easy for us to work with her and her organization.”
~Gord Redel Senior Producer
Aquila Productions

“I've worked with Ellie for 13 years. She is a teacher, a leader, and a mentor. Working with staff and volunteers, her creativity, dedication, connections and know-how have resulted in the Alberta-NWT division leading the way for CNIB. Ellie is well connected with government at all 3 levels, the media, and business leaders throughout the province. She is extremely well respected by all who work with her: staff, board, volunteers, government officials, and business partners.”
~Bill McKeown, VP Government Relations and former Executive Director
CNIB