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ESPC Staff Profile: Stephen MacDonald |
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From the fACTivist, Fall 2011
 Stephen MacDonald is the newest edition to the Edmonton Social Planning Council team. As the ESPC’s Resource Coordinator, he is responsible for maintaining and promoting the organization’s resource library and its online database ThreeSOURCE (www.threesource.ca). As well, he provides research services to Edmonton based social advocacy organizations, edits publications released by the ESPC and takes on various other responsibilities associated with the work of the organization.
Originally from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Stephen became interested in social justice and related issues while completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at Cape Breton University. He decided to pursue a career as a librarian while working at a student assistant at the university’s library. His interest in the profession grew after a conversation he had with one of his professors about her experience as a research librarian with the Canadian Institute for International Affairs. While completing his MLIS at Dalhousie University, he was fortunate to learn about the direct social impact that librarians can have on the communities they work in. These experiences and his interest in having a job where he can use his skills to advocate for greater equality and social justice led him to take on this exciting role with the Edmonton Social Planning Council.
Outside of work, Stephen spends his time reading, playing soccer, socializing with friends and learning more about Edmonton (including how cold it can get around here in the middle of the winter!). He enjoys visiting the Old Strathcona Farmers Market on Saturdays and loves wandering around Whyte Avenue when he has the chance. His first three months have been enjoyable and hopes that this is the start of a long and enjoyable relationship with the Edmonton Social Planning Council and his new city.
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Thursday, 17 May 2012 
