The professional path that I’ve taken has been driven by working for organizations or causes that I feel passionately about, pursuing what makes me happy and the belief that developing meaningful relationships is one of the best measures of success.
It’s been a winding road that started with an involvement in sport as an athlete, coach and administrator. Competing and later coaching rowing at the national and international level made me realize the value of leadership and sparked an interest in finding the source of what motivates people. I strive to draw out the most from individuals and teams to lead them towards delivering their optimal performance.
Establishing a para rowing program for athletes with a disability, and later coaching with the national team at the World Rowing Championships gave me experience in stretching - finding ways to be creative and innovative with limited resources, and having the opportunity to work with athletes representing Canada on the international stage.
My passion for sport took me to Rwanda where I volunteered with Right To Play, a non-governmental organization that uses sport and play to enhance child and community development in areas of disadvantage. Working in several refugee camps I established sport programs and trained coaches, with a focus on the inclusion of women. It gave me an enhanced perspective, a greater appreciation for electricity and a taste for goat meat!
Returning to Vancouver from Rwanda I landed what was my dream job - working for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Organizing Committee (VANOC). Being part of the team from its inception to execution allowed me to work in multiple areas - from sustainability, to inner city inclusivity, to accessibility planning and finally overseeing operational planning for the Paralympic Games. Working towards immediate deadlines, being guided by the values of the organization and working with multiple stakeholders while in the public eye were just a few of the lessons and successes that came from working on the Games.
Since the 2010 Games established a consulting business working on several of different projects in the areas of project management, strategic planning, facilitation and speaking, and Paralympic Games operational planning.
The opportunity of working on another Games took me back to my hometown of Toronto in 2013 to lead the planning and delivery of the Parapan Am Games as Director, Parapan Planning and Integration. This also included leading accessibility planning for the TO2015 Games, as well as delivery of an efficient transition between Games. A highlight was the opportunity to create the TO2015 Parapan American Development program that focused on enhancing the capacity of National Paralympic Committees in the Americas region in the areas of sport management, coach and classifier training as well as a sport equipment fund.
These days I call Ottawa home, advising on federal policy related to sport and persons with a disability.
My professional experiences have been guided by an interest in making a positive impact - I offer a unique perspective and deliver results through collaboration, leadership, and attention to detail.
It’s been a winding road that started with an involvement in sport as an athlete, coach and administrator. Competing and later coaching rowing at the national and international level made me realize the value of leadership and sparked an interest in finding the source of what motivates people. I strive to draw out the most from individuals and teams to lead them towards delivering their optimal performance.
Establishing a para rowing program for athletes with a disability, and later coaching with the national team at the World Rowing Championships gave me experience in stretching - finding ways to be creative and innovative with limited resources, and having the opportunity to work with athletes representing Canada on the international stage.
My passion for sport took me to Rwanda where I volunteered with Right To Play, a non-governmental organization that uses sport and play to enhance child and community development in areas of disadvantage. Working in several refugee camps I established sport programs and trained coaches, with a focus on the inclusion of women. It gave me an enhanced perspective, a greater appreciation for electricity and a taste for goat meat!
Returning to Vancouver from Rwanda I landed what was my dream job - working for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Organizing Committee (VANOC). Being part of the team from its inception to execution allowed me to work in multiple areas - from sustainability, to inner city inclusivity, to accessibility planning and finally overseeing operational planning for the Paralympic Games. Working towards immediate deadlines, being guided by the values of the organization and working with multiple stakeholders while in the public eye were just a few of the lessons and successes that came from working on the Games.
Since the 2010 Games established a consulting business working on several of different projects in the areas of project management, strategic planning, facilitation and speaking, and Paralympic Games operational planning.
The opportunity of working on another Games took me back to my hometown of Toronto in 2013 to lead the planning and delivery of the Parapan Am Games as Director, Parapan Planning and Integration. This also included leading accessibility planning for the TO2015 Games, as well as delivery of an efficient transition between Games. A highlight was the opportunity to create the TO2015 Parapan American Development program that focused on enhancing the capacity of National Paralympic Committees in the Americas region in the areas of sport management, coach and classifier training as well as a sport equipment fund.
These days I call Ottawa home, advising on federal policy related to sport and persons with a disability.
My professional experiences have been guided by an interest in making a positive impact - I offer a unique perspective and deliver results through collaboration, leadership, and attention to detail.
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