Business: Public affairs, communications and management consulting advisory firm
Education: Bachelor of arts, history and world religions, McGill University (2008); master of science, history of international relations, London School of Economics and Political Science (2009)
Biggest business achievement: Managing the multi-year development of a strategic partnership among four public, private and academic-sector organizations to build a not-for-profit organization focused on creating Canada’s first digitized, interconnected and patient-centred health data network.
OBJ360 (Sponsored)
Giving Guide: The Snowsuit Fund
What we do Now in our 43rd season, The Snowsuit Fund purchases and distributes nearly 17,000 snowsuits annually to children 15 years and younger from low-income families living in Ottawa.
Giving Guide: The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
What we do The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa (ADO) focuses on compassionately caring for vulnerable people. Our ministries are dedicated to supporting those struggling with poverty, mental illness, addiction, and
Biggest obstacle overcome: Learning how and when to advocate best for myself and others.
Biggest influences: My mother and late father. With six kids, their approach was always that you are only as happy as your least happy child. So you can celebrate your victories, but there is always more hard work to be done.
First job: Summer camp counsellor
Advice I’d give the younger me: It is easy to get people to listen. Make sure you have something worthwhile to say every time.
Favourite pastime: Making small talk.
I genuinely love it.
I’m currently reading: I’m re-reading Barney’s Version by Mordecai Richler.
