About Us

Michelle Ward manages complex and challenging assignments and has extensive experience navigating deftly through major issues in resource-based industries, including forestry, liquid natural gas (LNG), oil and gas, and pipeline development.

Michelle is sought after for strategic advice, issues management and crisis counsel. She excels in implementing integrated approaches that elevate companies and brands, consistently delivering exceptional results.

Michelle built her consulting expertise over 17 years with NATIONAL Public Relations. She then transitioned in house to lead the corporate communications function for Canfor, a leading global forestry company that employs 7,000 people in Canada, United States and Sweden.

Through Michelle Ward Communications, Michelle is combining her consulting and in-house expertise to provide unparalleled strategic communications services to her clients.

Michelle has a network of communications, public affairs and design professionals that can be engaged to scale up to meet our clients’ needs.