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We’re a powerhouse team of five seasoned female land use planners with 20 to 30 years of experience each - spanning municipal, provincial, private, and community sectors. Though our paths into planning were different, we’re united by a love of good process, meaningful collaboration, and a belief that planning is most powerful when it’s both strategic and deeply grounded in place. Please see our individual bios below for more information on our founding partners.
Mary Bishop, RPP, FCIP
Mary Bishop, RPP, FCIP
Mary has had a career in planning for over 35 years, most of it in Newfoundland and Labrador in both the private and public sectors. Her experience includes conducting research, analysis, producing many reports in areas of land use, economic development and tourism, heritage, recreation and environment. She has prepared and led teams of professionals to prepare background reports and plans for in excess of 15 towns, cities and regions, a number of which were recognized by the Canadian and Atlantic Institutes of Planners for excellence in planning. Mary’s achievements earned her an induction into the CIP College of Fellows in 2004. In her downtime, Mary keeps busy with cottage projects, rug hooking, playing pickleball, and entertaining her granddaughters.
mary@we6planning.com
Janice Harper, RPP, MCIP
Janice Harper, RPP, MCIP
Janice graduated with a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning from Queen’s University in 2003. Janice began consulting privately in 2009 and has since developed numerous official plans and bylaws for municipalities including implementing expanded buffer zones for wildlife habitat. She has written studies, reports and presentations on planning issues ranging from statements of provincial interest in PEI to and natural area protection for species at risk. Janice has held numerous national volunteer positions including Chair of the Professional Standards Board for the planning profession in Canada. To create her work-life balance, Janice is an apple farmer, avid swimmer, and loves to entertain friends and family and travel the world.
janice@we6planning.com
Elaine Mitchell, RPP, MCIP
Elaine Mitchell, RPP, MCIP
Elaine is a professional planner with over 30 years of experience working in municipal and provincial planning. As a planning consultant, Elaine leads public engagement and prepares municipal planning documents. Other work includes webinar presentations, providing technical advice to municipalities with respect to legislative requirements and processes, policy analysis, project management, and preparing and presenting reports and recommendations. She holds a Master in Urban and Rural Planning. Elaine spends her off-hours on home improvements, quilting, entertaining her family and enjoying nature in all its seasons.
elaine@we6planning.com
Samantha Murphy, RPP, FCIP
Samantha Murphy, RPP, FCIP
Samantha has a graduate degree in urban and rural planning. She worked at the municipal and provincial levels in both land use planning and municipal governance before moving to the private sector in September 2020. Samantha’s skills include public engagement and consultation, policy and governance, and strategic planning. In her role as a planning consultant, Samantha has been providing planning and consulting services to several municipalities. Other work has included research, not-for-profit strategic planning, facilitation and engagement, and private sector planning services. Samantha was recently inducted into CIP’s College of Fellows in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the profession. Outside the office, Sam is a violinist with the PEI Symphony and other local ensembles and is a dedicated doodler, finding beauty in the little things.
sam@we6planning.com
Tracey Wade, RPP, MCIP
Tracey Wade, RPP, MCIP
Tracey has more than 25 years of experience in climate change adaptation, recreation/park planning, land use planning, community development, sustainability planning and strategic planning in primarily rural and small communities. Key skills include technical writing (including guides and tools), historical and primary research, critical policy analysis, project management, and strategic planning for non-profits. Tracey regularly hones her skills in community engagement and has experience facilitating a wide range of activities from intimate “sustainabili-teas” and focus groups, to large scale public sessions. Tracey has a graduate degree in Rural Planning and Development. When she’s not working, she’s often found puttering in her garden, walking her dog, visiting family and friends, or checking off places on her travel bucket list.
tracey@we6planning.com
Our Collaborators
Our Collaborators
We6 is pleased to complement our partners’ skill base by working with other professionals on a wide range of projects. We have ongoing working relationships with:
Alliance Planning and Environmental Consulting (APEC) - Gay Drescher, RPP, MCIP, Land Use and Environmental Planner
DK Consulting – Dana Kripki, RPP, Specialist in Environmental Planning and Indigenous Engagement
Feaver’s Lane Enterprises – Randal Greene and Paola Vincent, GIS Consultants
Olivia White, Junior Planner
Resource Innovations – Adam Anderson, Geomatics
Terminus Consulting – Jane McCulloch, Tourism and Trails Development Specialist
TinDesign – Shane McDonald, Senior Graphic Designer
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