Meghan Lewis
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in academic and corporate environments, with a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Candidate
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
09.2023 - Current
- Graduate student at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute/Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation and PhD Candidate, University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, School of Epidemiology and Public Health
- Research focused on population health and prediction analytics for brain and heart multimorbidity and microvascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and cognitive impairment.
- Secretary, UOHI Trainee Committee
Independent Director and Chair of Audit Committee
Essex Minerals Inc.
01.2020 - Current
- Providing advice and unbiased perspectives on the strategic direction of a small-capitalisation Canadian exploration company while ensuring corporate governance compliance
- Working with Company management and auditors to ensure effective internal controls in financial and corporate reporting
Vice President, Corporate Development
Aura Minerals Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Executive management role in a publicly-traded mining company, focused on leading a team pursuing growth through grass-roots exploration and quality M&A opportunities
- Led negotiations and structured financings – C$285 million raised in public offerings between 2008 and 2011
- Guided communications with stakeholders at all levels, including shareholders, investors, employees, governments, environmental agencies, and local communities for mining projects in Brazil and Mexico
Senior Mining Analyst
Dundee Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Responsible for research, financial modeling, commodity evaluation, project evaluation and transaction structuring for a group of resource-focused private equity and mutual funds together holding assets under management valued at more than C$750 million
- Worked closely with investee companies and their stakeholders on mining and exploration projects in North and South America, Northern Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, northern China), French West Africa and Southern Africa
Exploration Geologist
Dundee Corporation
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Field- and laboratory-based geologist with large Canadian exploration companies Ashton Mining Inc. and Golden Star Resources, focused on gold and diamond exploration projects in North and South America
Education
Ph.D. - Graduate Student
University of Ottawa
Ottawa12-2028
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Sciences (Nutrition)
University of Auckland
New Zealand01.2023
Canadian Securities Course -
Canadian Securities Institute
Toronto, ON01.2006
Master of Science - Earth Science
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS01.1997
Bachelor of Science, Honours - Geological Sciences
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON01.1994
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Community service
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
Publications
Comparing diagnostic accuracy of inflammatory markers of blood-brain barrier permeability for dementia classification, Yu MYJ, Lewis M, Noor S, Mori-Fegan D, Wong Y, Whitehead S, Swardfager W, Edwards JD, In submission
Awardsandacknowledgements
- First in Course Award, Faculty of Medical Science, University of Auckland, 2022
- Rev. James A. Rattray B.A. Memorial Scholarship in Science, Queen’s University, 1994
- Significant professional acknowledgement, Being tasked with joining the core executive of one of Dundee Corporation’s long-term investee companies (Aura Minerals Inc.), and working to grow that company from a C$100 million exploration company to a C$1 billion market capitalization operating mining company in three years.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
PhD Candidate
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
09.2023 - Current
Independent Director and Chair of Audit Committee
Essex Minerals Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Vice President, Corporate Development
Aura Minerals Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2011
Senior Mining Analyst
Dundee Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2008
Exploration Geologist
Dundee Corporation
01.1996 - 01.2001
Ph.D. - Graduate Student
University of Ottawa
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Sciences (Nutrition)
University of Auckland
Canadian Securities Course -
Canadian Securities Institute
Master of Science - Earth Science
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Science, Honours - Geological Sciences
Queen’s University
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