Janice Abbott

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Executive Director (Interim) at Həleləm Collective - Tsawwassen Nation

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Janice is the Principal at Storm Consulting and Interim Executive Director at Həleləm Collective, focusing on Indigenous housing solutions. An award-winning leader in social enterprise, she studied Sociology and Journalism. Colleagues and partners describe her as an inspiring, wise, and fiercely compassionate leader.

Janice proudly embraces her Secwépemc (Neskonlith) and Northern European heritage, drawing strength from her ancestors. She is guided by the philosophy "Under the Shelter of Each Other, People Survive" and is passionate about community empowerment and environmental solutions, including marine ecosystem restoration.

As the former CEO of Kelp Island, she is convinced that underwater forests are a key solution to the problems we face.

Personality Overview

Achievement-Oriented

Assertive

Values Relationships

They will bat for you if they come to believe in you.  They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
 They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Housing
Currently leads the Həleləm Collective, the Tsawwassen Nation's housing arm, and serves as a director for the Adams Lake Indian Band's economic development corporation.
Social Enterprise
Founded Atira Property Management, a successful social enterprise, and has been recognized as one of Vancouver's Influential Women in Business for her work.
Community Empowerment
Her work and personal motto reflect a deep commitment to mutual support and strengthening communities, particularly her service to First Nations.

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2025
Executive Director (Interim) at Həleləm Collective - Tsawwassen Nation
4-2025
Director at Adams Lake Indian Band - Ec Dev Corp
10-2023
Principal at Storm Consulting
7-2022
Member, Tsawwassen Nation Public Safety Task Force at Tsawwassen First Nation
12-2023 - 3-2025
Chief Executive Officer at Kelp Island

Education

1981 - 1991
Sociology & Anthropology from Simon Fraser University
1985 - 1986
Journalism from Langara College

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Janice

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

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    How fast (or slow) will Janice move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Janice take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

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