Business: Sign language linguistic services
Born: Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que.
Biggest business achievement: Founding a consulting firm that has grown annual revenues by 750 per cent over the past four years and employs four full-time deaf employees, three part-time deaf employees and more than 60 deaf and hard-of-hearing freelancers across Canada.
OBJ360 (Sponsored)
How uOttawa empowers local startup success through R&D collaborations
In the world of entrepreneurship, trust in partnerships can be the key to turning ideas into impactful solutions. For Edge Signal, part of the Wesley Clover portfolio, this trust was
This holiday season, let’s tackle our toughest social issues together
By Dennise Taylor-Gilhen, Interim President & CEO, United Way East Ontario Despite global conflicts playing out across the world and an enduring cost-of-living crisis here at home, every day I
Biggest obstacle overcome: Being agile and making my business grow while facing a highly unpredictable environment when the pandemic hit.
Biggest influences: Dr. Alex Iantaffi, who literally changed my career trajectory. He inspired me to be my best, and showed me what a healthy working environment should look like.
Biggest lesson learned during COVID-19: Agility and the team’s mental health and overall well-being truly matters.
Charitable involvement: Canadian Deaf Sports Association
First job: Dishwasher at a cafeteria
Advice I’d give the younger me: Never stop learning, find yourself different types of mentors, stop holding yourself back and enjoy the journey!
Favourite pastime: Kayaking
