Blaise Hunter is a multi-award-winning communications strategist with more than 20 years of experience in corporate communications, broadcast journalism, media relations, public engagement, government relations, and stakeholder collaborations. She has built a career helping organizations navigate complex issues, strengthen public trust, and communicate with clarity, transparency, and purpose. From the newsroom to the boardroom, Blaise has advised senior leaders, collaborated with elected officials, government agencies, Indigenous partners, community organizations, and the private sector, and developed communications strategies that support organizational priorities while building meaningful relationships with diverse audiences. Her expertise spans strategic communications planning, media relations, crisis and issues management, conflict resolution, public affairs, reputation management, community engagement, internal communications, and event execution. Beginning her career as a broadcast journalist and news director, Blaise developed a strong foundation in storytelling, media relations, interviewing, and communicating complex information under pressure. She has since applied those skills across public, private, and non-profit sectors, leading high-profile initiatives, managing sensitive communications, and delivering campaigns that inform, engage, and inspire. As the founder of Footprints Infertility & Pregnancy Loss Support Society, Blaise has successfully led province-wide advocacy initiatives, built strategic partnerships, influenced workplace policy, and worked alongside healthcare leaders, government representatives, and community organizations to advance reproductive health rights and improve support for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. In 2022, she was selected to represent Canada at an international human rights summit in Türkiye, presenting to delegates from more than 50 countries and the United Nations on the role of advocacy, collaboration, and communications in advancing human rights. Blaise is also the founder and strategic lead of the Women of Influence Nanaimo (WIN) Awards, one of the region's largest community recognition events. Through strategic communications, sponsorship development, media partnerships, government engagement, and stakeholder collaboration, she grew the initiative into three consecutive sold-out events while strengthening community partnerships and generating meaningful support for local non-profit programs. Known for her diplomacy, sound judgment, and collaborative leadership style, Blaise excels at building consensus, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and translating technical or sensitive information into clear, accessible communications. She is passionate about public service and believes that effective communication is the foundation of strong organizations, engaged communities, and accountable leadership.