Taylor Briscoe

Chief Executive Officer @ ComplyGov

About

I’ve spent my career at the intersection of policy, advocacy, and impact — first as a policy advisor and human rights lawyer, then as a public affairs executive, and as one of the youngest elected officials in my city’s history. Across every role, one constant has guided my work: a belief that advocacy is one of the most powerful tools we have to shape a more just, competitive, and compassionate society. I’ve built coalitions across government, industry, and civil society to advance solutions on housing and homelessness, modern slavery, substance use, emergency response, and poverty reduction. I’ve assisted with the prosecution of international human rights cases, advised on complex technology legislation, supported the development of Canada’s cyber infrastructure, and helped organizations navigate rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes. I don’t just understand how government works — I believe deeply in it. I believe in the promise of democratic institutions and their capacity to adapt, evolve, and rise to meet new challenges. Around the world, governments are working to reconcile new threats, emerging technologies, and shifting expectations while holding fast to democratic ideals like transparency and accountability. But that balance isn’t always clear, and the path forward isn’t always obvious. In recent years, I’ve watched a rapid shift in lobbying and transparency legislation reshape how advocacy is defined and regulated. These changes — while designed to strengthen democratic accountability — have also created new complexity and uncertainty for organizations trying to engage with government. For many, compliance has shifted from a background task to a central strategic challenge, and the risk of getting it wrong now threatens to sideline important voices from the democratic process. That realization inspired me to found ComplyGov, an intelligence platform built to make lobbying compliance seamless, automated, and actionable. Our mission is simple: to free mission-driven organizations, businesses, and associations from the weight of regulatory complexity so they can focus on shaping policy, driving change, and strengthening democracy. If you’re working in advocacy, public affairs, or policy and want to shape a future where compliance empowers rather than hinders, let’s connect.

Country

Canada

City

Stratford

Industry

Government Relations

Skill

Grassroots Lobbying, Consultation, Government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Government Relations, Training, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Project Management, Political Communication, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, International Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Politics, Marketing, Intelligence Analysis, International Trade

Experience

Chief Executive Officer

ComplyGov

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Ontario, Canada

-Building an intelligence platform transforming how organizations navigate lobbying compliance and advocacy in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape. -Leading product vision, market strategy, and early-stage growth. -Engaging NGOs, associations, and enterprise clients to shape beta development and refine product-market fit. -Positioning ComplyGov to become the operating system for advocacy compliance in Canada and beyond. Join our beta : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6T7FeH6H3C0OosYLgb3JGJnPUkSvKOWw8h3krEK9SputdXA/viewform?usp=header

Associate Director of Public Affairs

The Salvation Army

2023-7 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Public Affairs Manager

The Salvation Army

2021-4 - 2023-7 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Ontario, Canada

Councillor

City of Stratford

2022-10 - Present · 4 yrs

Doctoral Teaching Assistant

Georgia Institute of Technology

2019-8 - 2020-5 · 10 mos

Atlanta, Georgia

Research Assistant

Syracuse University

2017-9 - 2019-8 · 2 yrs

Syracuse, New York

Providing legal advising for international governments and domestic agencies on a variety of constitutional and security issues, assisting with the publication of a textbook on Biotechnology and the Law.

Senior Policy Advisor

Syracuse University

2018-9 - 2019-5 · 9 mos

Syracuse, New York

Internet backpack initiative with Imcon International. Assisting the government of Liberia with drafting their internet security policies and supporting cyber defense programs. Providing legal constitutional opinions for the introduction of new technologies into society, specifically for national security purposes.

Teaching Assistant

Syracuse University

2017-8 - 2019-5 · 1 yr 10 mos

Syracuse, New York

Teaching Assistant for Engineering Ethics in the Computer and Electrical Engineering Department.

Human Rights Investigator

Syrian Accountability Project

2016-9 - 2019-5 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Syracuse, New York

Documentation of deaths and war crimes during the Syrian Conflict

International Human Rights Legal Intern

World Organization Against Torture

2017-4 - 2017-8 · 5 mos

Brussels Area, Belgium

Political/Economic Intern

U.S. Department of State

2016-4 - 2016-8 · 5 mos

Vancouver, Canada Area

•Tracking and researching major economic and political developments between the U.S. and Canada •Work closely with U.S. Diplomats to draft reports on emerging political and economic issues •Research and draft diplomatic cables, memos and formal reports •Assist with Consulate events and meetings •Prepare briefings, bios, and talking points for senior officials at various events

Security Policy Intern

Department of National Defense - Canadian Forces

2015-5 - 2015-8 · 4 mos

Ottawa, Canada Area

•Cyber policy review •Established a network monitoring system for attributable networks •Created a security and risk mitigation plan for advanced laboratories and their equipment •Reviewed corporate security access policies •Technical writer for all operational backup procedures and new network technologies/software •Prepare and present threat assessment reports

Security Policy Research Assistant

United Nations and Columbia University

2014-5 - 2014-8 · 4 mos

Greater New York City Area

•Attend Security Council meetings and report on events •Summarize and present happenings to superiors through briefings, memos and presentations •Assist in reviewing past peacekeeping operations and provide recommendations •Acted as a liaison between country teams and UN Headquarters to produce policy mandates and implement development projects in regions emerging from conflict •Reported on potential threats of violence and radicalization in regions emerging from conflict

Education

Syracuse University - Maxwell School

International Relations and Affairs

2016 - 2018 · 2 yrs

•Master’s Specialization: International Security •Student Fellowship and Assistantship in the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism •$120,000 entrance scholarship

Syracuse University College of Law

National Security and Counterterroism Law

2016 - 2018 · 2 yrs

•Student Fellowship and Assistantship in the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism •$120,000 entrance scholarship

University of Waterloo

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution and Political Science

2011 - 2015 · 4 yrs

•Minor and Specialization: Legal Studies Minor •Thesis: Cracking the Foundation of Terror Recruiting: Peacebuilding Approaches to Counterterrorism •International Collegiate Woman of the Year for Academics and Service •Paul and Suzanne Koenderman Scholarship for Community Involvement •James and Edith Davis Scholarship for contributions and service to the Department of Political Science •Governor General's Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Columbia University

United Nations Global Studies

2014 - 2014

•Minor and Specialization: International Security and Non-State Actors •Thesis and Research Projects: False connections between poverty and terrorism, The role of women in peacekeeping, Effective peacekeeping as foundation of sustained peace and development •Related Coursework: Counterterrorism, International Security, International Development