Industry Experience. Impact Focused. Values Driven.
Dawson Analytics Inc. is an Indigenous-owned research consulting company founded and led by a husband-and-wife team that brings together their complementary expertise in pipeline industry operations, data analysis, program evaluation, and policy research. We founded our company in 2021 to bridge the gap between industry and community. We understand how programs and policies affect people and communities in real-world settings, and we partner with our clients to translate complex data and stakeholder insights into actionable recommendations that strengthen safety outcomes, improve service delivery, support evidence-based strategic planning, and contribute to healthier, more resilient communities.
Our lived industry experience gives us a practical, on-the-ground understanding of how programs and policies play out, while our research and analytical strengths ensure our work is rigorous, evidence-based, and actionable. As an Indigenous-owned business, we prioritize community-driven, culturally-informed solutions through meaningful, respectful and genuine community consultation and engagement.
Dawson Analytics Inc. is a registered business with the Metis Nation British Columbia. We are a values-driven company that is committed to respecting Indigenous values and ways of knowing. We are committed to supporting the ongoing journey towards reconciliation through authentic engagement and responsible action.
Meet the Team.
Stephanie Johnston (Dawson), PhD, Co-Founder, Vice President, Research and Strategy Expert.
Stephanie Johnston was born and raised in the lower mainland of British Columbia, Canada. She is a PhD-trained consultant specializing in applied research, stakeholder consultation, community engagement, policy development, and program evaluation, with a strong focus on creating innovative, community-centred and data-informed solutions. Stephanie has expertise in designing and leading projects addressing complex social and organizational challenges. She has extensive experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, creating logic models/theory of change models, conducting needs assessments, and process, outcome and impact evaluations, conducting policy research and writing, facilitating interviews and focus groups, and developing survey and research instruments.
Stephanie has experience working collaboratively with governments, community partners, public sector organizations, and communities to design and evaluate programs and initiatives, facilitate meaningful consultation processes, and support strategic decision-making that leads to measurable social impact. With experience translating complex research and community input into actionable policy and program recommendations, Stephanie is known for her collaborative approach, analytical insight, and ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups.
Stephanie is committed to creating innovative, evidence-informed solutions. In particular, she is passionate about initiatives that promote safe, healthy, and connected communities for children and families. As a young mother of two, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She understands the importance of policies and programs that create healthy communities and environments where families can thrive.
Stephanie understands that real solutions are grounded in evidence and lived experiences. Approaching projects as a collaborative process, Stephanie works closely with clients, partners, and communities to incorporate practical knowledge and lived experience into her pursuit of finding the most meaningful and effective outcomes and solutions.
Ryan Johnston, Co-Founder, President, Industry Expert.
Ryan Johnston began his career as a bridgeman and pile driver. Accumulating invaluable hands-on experience and knowledge of the industry, Ryan was promoted to President of West Coast Pile Driving in 2013. He has since led the company through significant growth and modernization, including the expansion of its fleet with Junttan and ABI piling rigs, as well as modern Kobelco and Liebherr crawler cranes. Ryan’s project experience includes major pipeline and civil infrastructure work across British Columbia, with Fortis LMIPSU, Trans Mountain, and Enbridge’s Aspen Point Project being among some of the most notable large-scale piling projects.
In recognition of his leadership and industry impact, Ryan was named to On-Site Magazine’s 40 Under 40 in 2023.