Adult Literacy Fredericton

Dan is a graduate of the New Brunswick Teacher's College (now defunct),  UNB with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Harvard University with a Master of Public Administration.

During his university years, Dan was part of a student group that tutored Wolastoq children in their homes.  He took a year off from university to be a Frontier College labourer-teacher in a gold mine outside of Yellowknife, NWT. 

Most of his career was spent with the provincial government, first as an economist, then a policy analyst and then as an advisor on aboriginal (indigenous) affairs.  He became the first Executive Director of the provincial government's Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat (which later became the Department of Indigenous Affairs). 

Many many years ago, he served on the Boards of the Fredericton Boys and Girls Club and the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority.  In retirement, he has been a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and Adult Literacy Fredericton.  He has been a tutor and Board member of Adult Literacy Fredericton and is currently serving as its President.

Dan is separated, has three step-sons and four wonderful grandchildren.