Our Team

At ATN, our team brings together trusted experts from diverse fields, including public and private leadership, public policy, law, finance, immigration, arts and culture, tourism, and economic development.

We combine advanced academic credentials with hands-on experience to deliver clear, evidence-based insights and innovative solutions that address complex challenges.

  • Dr. Kouakou Adou

    Senior Research Consultant Dr. Adou is fully French-English bilingual and has more than seven years of experience conducting and leading rigorous research. He coordinated a…

  • Charlie Byrne

    Strategic Advisor, Newfoundland and Labrador A former Special Advisor to Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, Charlie is the lead on all our files in Newfoundland…

  • Stephen Coyle

    Vice President of Research and Strategy Stephen Coyle is ATN’s Vice President of Research and Strategy. Stephen brings a diversified career background to ATN including…

  • Jiaqi Chen

    Research Analyist Jiaqi Chen is a multifaceted social policy and strategic communication specialist with a proven track record of leveraging data-driven insights to address complex…

  • Dr. Gladstone Deklu

    Manager, Projects and Operations Gladstone is an experienced researcher with a background in Economics and Linguistics. He has expertise in strategy development, program evaluation, qualitative…

  • Lezlie Lowe

    Lezlie Lowe is an accomplished strategy and communications advisor with over 20 years of experience helping organizations and individuals share their stories effectively. She provides expertise helping teams…

  • Nicholas Mason

    Analyst & Proposal Manager Nick is a researcher with experience in policy analysis and recommendation, literature review, and both quantitative and qualitative research methods. He…

  • Waye Mason

    Executive Vice President Waye Mason is ATN’s Executive Vice President as well as a respected strategic planner and long-time community builder. He is an entrepreneur,…

  • Jillian Ramsay

    Senior Director Jillian Ramsay is a legally trained, seasoned researcher with a background in marketing, finance and government.  Jill attended law school at Dalhousie University’s…

  • Jeff Ward

    Mi’kmaw Engagement Lead Jeff Ward has been delivering exceptional client service, cultivating relationships and offering leadership on complex issues for over 25 years. Jeff’s compelling…

  • John Wedderburn

    John Wedderburn is an accomplished strategic leader, executive, and communicator with over two decades of experience driving organizational success through effective communications and stakeholder engagement.