Experience

Venor
• Canada
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee
• CEO & Managing Partner

  • Nov 2022 - Present

Canada's Ocean Supercluster
• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Corporate Board Director & Audit, Finance and Investment Committee Member

  • Apr 2022 - Present

2025 Canada Summer Games
• Corporate Board Director and HR Committe Chair

  • Dec 2021 - Present

Women Presidents'​ Organization
• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• Member

  • Sep 2016 - Present

International Women's Forum
• Civic and Social Organizations
• Member

  • Aug 2018 - Present


Cornerstone Capital Resources (Int'l TSXv)

• Board Director and Finance; Audit Committee Chair; Special Independent; Comp & Gov Committee member

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2023

  Excellence in Mineral Exploration. Cornerstone Capital Resources Inc. has a strong and dedicated technical team who are focused on generating and advancing new projects that have great potential for discovery. Cornerstone leverages its own exploration funding through joint venture and strategic partnerships, providing shareholders with potential for success at lower risk. Cornerstone has a diversified portfolio of gold, silver, copper, nickel, VMS, rare earth elements, and uranium properties in Canada, Ecuador and Chile Show less



Energy NL

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Diversity and Inclusion Committee

  • Jan 2020 - Nov 2022

• Board Director; Governance & HR committee member

  • Feb 2019 - May 2021


Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette
• Partner

  • Dec 2013 - Mar 2022


Genesis

• United States
• Market Research

• Selection Committee

  • Feb 2018 - Sep 2020

  A Community Of Entrepreneurs Creating High-Growth Ventures The Genesis Centre is an award-winning innovation hub for technology start-ups. We accelerate start-ups through all stages of idea development – from pre-incubation and business model development, to investor readiness. We connect portfolio companies with top mentors and advisors, along with marketing, funding, office space and technical resources to help them succeed. Our goal is to help entrepreneurs commercialize their ideas and to build successful companies in Newfoundland and Labrador. Show less



The Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation

• Board Director and Audit and Finance Committee Chair

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2018

  The Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation is a registered Canadian charitable organization created to raise funds to benefit the health care of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most precious resource – our children. The overwhelming support received from you, our donors, enables the Foundation to support our province’s only pediatric hospital, The Janeway Children’s Health & Rehabilitation Centre, and to invest in the health care of our children – from the unborn infant to children up to 18 years of age. Through the Foundation your donations have contributed to the purchase of the latest in modern medical equipment; the continued education of Janeway Staff and the research and programs directly related our children’s health and welfare. Show less



The Pike Group of Companies

• Executive Vice President

  • Jun 2012 - Nov 2013

  Oversee and optimize operations Ensure an effective team through successful Human Resource hiring, coaching and management Oversee financial and cash management operations of the Group The Pike Group is a privately owned company consisting of a number of diversified operational businesses. These include Harvey and Company which specializes in heavy machinery and has served the transportation, construction, mining, forestry and materials handling industries since 1767; Nfld Kubota Ltd. is Newfoundland and Labrador's largest dealer of marine, agricultural and construction equipment; Pro-ex is an Atlantic Regional Courier company specializing in superior customer service; Notre Dame Seafoods is a seafood company which specializes in the procurement, harvesting, manufacturing and sale of seafood products. The Pike Group also owns, manages and leases commercial aircraft. Show less



Research and Development Corporation

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

  Setting strategies, evaluating risks and building a winning team Integral member of the Human Resource team tasked with identifying and recruiting key personnel in a growing organization Translation of strategic goals to operational wins as a member of the Executive Group Management of Treasury, Corporate Finance, IT, IM and Procurement RDC is a provincial Crown corporation established to improve Newfoundland and Labrador’s (“NL”) research and development (R&D) performance. It’s mandate is to strengthen the focus, quantity, quality and relevance of research and development undertaken in NL and elsewhere for the long-term economic benefit of the province. Over the long term, the Research & Development Corporation will provide leadership, strategic focus and planning in order to strengthen and improve the research system throughout the province. The RDC operates at arm's length from Government but with responsibility for providing advice and leadership in working with R&D stakeholders including industry, academia and government departments and agencies. RDC is in the process of building and solidifying its strategy and infrastructure while delivering operational effectiveness. Show less



Fishery Products International ( Int'l TSX )

• Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary

  • Sep 2001 - Jun 2008

  A TSE listed holding company with interests in procurement, harvesting, manufacturing and distributing seafood products internationally. One of the largest global seafood companies with operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Asia, comprised of over 2200 employees, 10 vessels, 8 operating plants and global sales offices. Total assets of approximately $400M and revenues of approximately $800M. Subsequent to the sale of the operating divisions and the privatization of the Company, the Company name became FP Resources Limited. Show less



KPMG / Ernst and Young

• Ernst and Young / KPMG

  • Sep 1986 - Sep 2001

  Risk management, business operations, consulting, advisory, human resource management, Canadian wide technical and leadership training course creation and facilitation Risk management, business operations, consulting, advisory, human resource management, Canadian wide technical and leadership training course creation and facilitation