Michael Henry

Partner, Abells Henry Public Affairs

Associate Dean, School of Business, Grant MacEwan College

Expertise: Stakeholder Relations, Capacity Building

Michael Henry's career includes ten years as an executive director of human service agencies followed by ten years in public life, during which he served as President of the Liberal Party of Alberta, Chief of Staff of the Liberal Caucus, and MLA for Edmonton Centre in the Provincial Legislature (1993-1997). Mobilizing stakeholders to support positive change has been a cornerstone of his successful career. His experience provides clients with an insight into the workings of government, politics, advocacy and lobbying.  Michael provides clients with strategic advice and planning in community, government and corporate relations, and legislative and regulatory analysis. He has provided leadership training to many organizations, and has worked in the field of rural community development.

Michael holds an MBA from the University of Alberta and undergraduate degrees in Arts and Social Sciences.  He is a Certified Association Executive with the Canadian Society of Association Executives. He is currently Associate Dean, School of Business, Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton.