John Foden is a Toronto-based writer. For the past 30-years he's been paying the bills and keeping the lights on by wearing a suit and tie as a corporate advocate and government lobbyist. He has an extensive track record of success providing strategic communications advice related to public policy, business planning, and project implementation to the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Since 2002 Mr. Foden has been President & CEO of PresterJohn Inc., a Toronto-based public affairs and communications company. In this role he has worked with a prominent array of international clients in a broad range of sectors, including arts and culture, athletics (Olympics), development, energy, engineering, environment, financial services, food and beverage, government, infrastructure, manufacturing, procurement (municipal, provincial, and federal), retail, information technology, telecommunications, transportation, and waste management. He has published and lectured widely on public policy issues, particularly on subjects concerning cities, energy, and environmental sustainability. His articles have appeared in many publications, ranging from trade magazines to daily newspapers such as the National Post and the Globe and Mail. He has also provided issues commentary for broadcast media, including the CBC, CTV, Global, and Rogers, as well as local and national radio. His analysis of global and North American policy developments have been presented to federal, state, provincial, and municipal agencies, industry groups, professional organizations, and the general public. Mr. Foden has also organized, facilitated, and addressed multi-disciplinary workshops and/or symposia focused on progressive solutions to the most critical policy challenges facing all three levels of government. Active in his local community, Mr. Foden has served as campaign advisor to many political candidates and non-profit groups. He is a graduate of McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. He is an award-winning baseball player and coach.