Join us on May 26th as we welcome Stephanie Campeau, Associate Vice President of Stakeholder and Community Relations at Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, for an engaging in-person PDU event exploring how proactive stakeholder relations and community engagement support the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects.

Drawing on her leadership role with the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, Stephanie will share how professional communicators, project teams, and community partners can work together to build trust, reduce risk, and align stakeholders on high-visibility, high-impact projects.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan, provides a powerful real-world case study in stakeholder engagement during the design-build phase of a complex cross-border infrastructure project. Attendees will learn how proactive engagement with the communities closest to the project helped support project delivery, manage expectations, and strengthen relationships across a key trade corridor.

Agenda

6:00 - 6:30 Networking
6:30 - 7:30 Aligning Stakeholders and Community on Major Infrastructure Projects
7:30 - 8:00 Networking

Key Takeaways

• How professional communicators and PMs can collaborate more effectively on high-visibility, high-stakes projects

• Why proactive (not reactive) stakeholder relations during the design-build phase reduces friction and risk

• How to identify and prioritize the communities most directly impacted by a major project, and tailor engagement accordingly

Speaker Bio

Ms. Campeau is the Associate Vice President of Stakeholder and Community Relations at WDBA, with more than 20 years of experience as a professional communicator. Since 2015, Stephanie has led the development and implementation of a comprehensive engagement strategy for WDBA and the Gordie Howe International Bridge project in Canada and the United States. This includes oversight of the project’s award-winning Community Benefits Plan. Prior to joining WDBA, Stephanie worked in a variety of sectors including post-secondary, automotive and utility. She holds a BA Honours degree in Communication Studies from the University of Windsor.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniecampeau/

PDU

PDU Triangle Area + Number of PDUs:
1.0 PDU
Triangle Area: Business Acumen / Ways of Working