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 Ottawa Mission
What we do The Ottawa Mission is our city’s oldest and largest emergency shelter. Since 1906, we have been at the forefront of caring for people who are homeless and
The changing landscape of termination clauses: What employers need to know
An annual review of your company’s termination clause might seem like an afterthought in the day-to-day running of a business, but it could save thousands of dollars and many headaches.
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.