Bobby O’Keefe was the Manager, Government Performance & Accountability at AIMS and project manager for AIMS’ Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools. He was responsible for data collection and analysis for the Report Card as well as research assistance on other Education projects. Bobby is also project manager for AIMS’ Municipal Report Card, which assessed the performance of municipalities on a broad range of indicators, and has co-authored several commentaries on Canada’s equalization program.
Prior to joining AIMS, Bobby worked at the Saint Mary’s University Business Development Centre, assisting entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing research and advice for start-up and expansion plans as well as guiding students through the consulting process to produce business plans, market studies, and feasibility assessments for clients. He also has experience in the health care and non-profit sectors. Bobby’s diverse educational background includes an MBA from Saint Mary’s University and a Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) from Dalhousie University. Bobby joined the team at AIMS in 2005.