A seasoned executive leader with a proven track record in building solving complex problems, building strategic vision and leading transformation change across many organizations across the public and private sectors. I am an expert in leading innovation enabled by technology and culture change with a commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion and advocating for mental health & wellbeing. Creating value for a better society is a fundamental goal and underpinned by a strong foundation in nonprofit leadership and commitment to philanthropy. Skilled in fostering innovation and operational efficiency, my career highlights include being one of the first women in combat roles in the Royal Canadian Navy, demonstrating resilience and strategic insight.
Leadership of the Public Sector and Global Defence & Security practices
Advising clients in all sectors globally in areas of digital, culture and operations transformation enabled by emerging technologies such as AI and ML
Founder of the Global Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing Forum
Built and led the Social, Healthcare, Public & Education practice
Advised organizations on solving complex problems to bring value to their people, customers and society
Built and led many consulting practices across all sectors leading to appointment as member of the Executive Leadership team for Canada
Acquired and expanded a chain of retail stores in the Ottawa Valley Area
Led team responsible for the delivery of 450M+ of Managed Services
Educated at the Royal Military College and trained as an Engineering Officer in Esquimalt (BC) and Manadon (UK) as one of the first woman to serve in a combat role on our Canadian Ships
Led Governance and Nomination Committees for numerous Boards with success record in building and achieving diversity
2024 WXN Canadian Equity Diversity & Inclusion award recipient
2024 Women of Inspiration™ award recipient
Telfer School of Management Philanthropy (Philos) award recipient
Veterans Affairs Ministerial medal for distinctive contribution to society award recipient
HP MVP award recipient
Physical and mental health wellness
Arts and culture
Philanthropy
Technology and Innovation