Marley Gillies

Marley Gillies has extensive experience in municipal politics, public affairs, and community engagement. She has worked at the intersection of policy, communications, and operations, supporting elected officials, candidates, and organizations in navigating complex political environments and delivering meaningful results.

Marley is taking on the role of Senior Director, Alberta, as a key member of CIJA’s senior management team, where she provides leadership in advocacy and strategic communications while advancing the interests of Alberta’s Jewish community. In this role, she works closely with stakeholders, community leaders, and government partners to strengthen relationships, shape public dialogue, and promote effective public policy outcomes.
Most recently, Marley served as a Mayoral Campaign Advisor, acting as lead strategist for a competitive citywide campaign. She oversaw campaign planning and execution, advised on messaging and media relations, managed cross-functional teams, and developed data-driven outreach strategies to strengthen voter and community engagement.

Previously, Marley was the Executive Advisor in the Ward 1 City Councillor’s Office at Calgary’s City Hall, where she provided strategic guidance on policy, communications, and constituent relations. She managed day-to-day office operations, led policy research and briefing development, coordinated stakeholder engagement, and directed public communications and crisis response efforts.