Upsilon
Strategic
Empowering Canadian Communities
Introduction
Welcome to Upsilon Strategic, where expertise meets compassion in considering the most vulnerable during emergencies. We are a team of experienced professionals specializing in program evaluation, emergency management, and aiding vulnerable populations. We offer dedicated services to public and private corporations, government, non-profits, and municipalities, with a special focus on measuring and evaluating emergency preparedness programs and connecting with key stakeholders to create safer, more inclusive environments for vulnerable populations.
Upsilon Strategic’s Principal Consultant
Agnes Dallison, BSc, MSc, MA(DEM), CE
Agnes is a program evaluator and health researcher who has been actively contributing to the field since 1999. She holds a BSc and MSc in social science and an MA in disaster and emergency management. Agnes has been a Credentialed Evaluator through the Canadian Evaluation Society since 2013.
Agnes works and teaches at the University of Calgary and is an emergency preparedness instructor at SAIT in the School of Health and Public Safety.
In all of her work, Agnes’ focus is on vulnerable populations. Her goal is to utilize evidence-based decision-making to inform social programs, prepare vulnerable communities for disasters, and to drive policy change.
Our Mission: To enhance government agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations’ capacity to support their populations by equipping them with the tools and strategies necessary to support the most vulnerable among us.
Service Focus
Program Evaluation
Utilizing a robust evaluation framework, we assess existing programs, ensuring their effectiveness in serving vulnerable populations.
Services include:
- Writing logic models
- Designing evaluation plans
- Developing evaluation instruments
- Conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection
- Making actionable recommendations
Service Focus
Emergency Preparedness
Tailored emergency management plans designed to address the specific needs of remote, low SES and Indigenous communities, and a variety of healthcare settings.
Service Focus
Community Empowerment
Engaging and empowering communities through training, resources, and capacity-building exercises to proactively handle emergencies.
- Identifying key stakeholders
- Bringing together diverse groups
- Facilitation
- Plan development
- Plan audits
- Exercise development
- After-Action Reports
Service Focus
Specialized Consultation
Personalized consultation services and academic detailing:
- Preparing reports
- Conducting literature searches
- Sourcing references
- Compiling existing literature
- Preparing manuscripts
Proven Expertise
With years of experience in program evaluation and emergency management, we have a track record of delivering results and improving outcomes for our clients.
Why Choose Upsilon Strategic?
Compassionate Approach
Our passion for working with vulnerable populations drives everything we do. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most.
Customized Solutions
We understand that each community and organization is unique. Our solutions are tailored to your specific needs and challenges.
Partnerships
We work collaboratively with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and municipalities to create strong, resilient communities that can withstand and recover from emergencies.
Who Do We Work With?
Government Agencies: We support municipal, provincial, and federal agencies in their efforts to protect and serve their most vulnerable citizens.
Businesses: We partner with both for- and non-profit organizations to maximize the impact of their programs and ensure they are well-prepared for emergencies.
Health Care Organizations: We support health care facilities to create emergency preparedness plans that address the needs of patients, staff, and visitors.
Post-Secondary Institutions: We assist institutions in creating inclusive emergency plans that address the needs of students, staff, and visitors.
Contact us
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Located in Calgary, serving Alberta and western Canada
We are located in the heart of Southern Alberta and both acknowledge and pay tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).