Experience

Kanata North Business Association

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

• President and Executive Director

  • May 2018 - 2023

  Ottawa, Canada Area The Kanata North Business Association is committed to representing and advocating for the best interests of the over 500 member companies located in Canada’s largest technology park. As a critical part of Ottawa’s economic development future and a renowned hub of technology and innovation, the Kanata North Tech Park is a robust and vibrant ecosystem. KNBA fosters success for its constituent companies by having a strong voice within the city of Ottawa and supports an integrated multi-partner… Show more The Kanata North Business Association is committed to representing and advocating for the best interests of the over 500 member companies located in Canada’s largest technology park. As a critical part of Ottawa’s economic development future and a renowned hub of technology and innovation, the Kanata North Tech Park is a robust and vibrant ecosystem. KNBA fosters success for its constituent companies by having a strong voice within the city of Ottawa and supports an integrated multi-partner promotions strategy to build awareness about Kanata North as a centre for innovation and a destination for business that supports growth, collaborations and talent for member businesses. For more information visit www.kanatanorthbia.ca Show less



University of Ottawa

• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Alumni Council President - Kanata North

  • Jan 2018 - 2023

  Kanata, Ontario, Canada



SAAS NORTH Conference

• Canada
• Events Services

• Co Founder, Advisory Board Member

  • Apr 2016 - 2022

  Ottawa, Canada Area SAAS NORTH is Canada’s first SaaS Conference designed to connect the top SaaS founders, investors and executives to learn, network and grow over a 2 day event in Ottawa, Canada. This event promises tactical content and actionable conversations delivered by world class thought leaders in SaaS. www.saasnorth.com



Willis College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Jim Watson Women in Technology Scholarship - Board of Trustees

  • Nov 2018 - Dec 2020

  The Jim Watson Women in Technology Scholarship in Cybersecurity Education (WITS Scholarship) was undertaken to recognize the Mayor’s significant efforts to empower women and girls and also to help recruit new talent into the growing sector of cybersecurity. Responsible for contributing annually to the awarding of Six Scholarships to qualified recipients over a period of three years, with three dedicated to Indigenous women. The Scholarships will be valued at $150,000.



TOWNHILL SOFTWARE

• Canada
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Advisor

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2020

  Ottawa, Canada Area



Startup Open House

• Events Services

• Ottawa Steering Committee

  • 2016 - Nov 2019

  Startup Open House offers the opportunity to walk into the inspiring, quirky, and fun workplaces of Ottawa's most innovative startups. By learning about these companies and their products from inside their workplaces, participants get a feel for the startup’s culture, vibe and values. Into marketing? Meet the marketing guru. Interested in product design? Chat with the Head of Product. The company is yours to discover. That’s the beauty of Startup Open House. Be prepared to… Show more Startup Open House offers the opportunity to walk into the inspiring, quirky, and fun workplaces of Ottawa's most innovative startups. By learning about these companies and their products from inside their workplaces, participants get a feel for the startup’s culture, vibe and values. Into marketing? Meet the marketing guru. Interested in product design? Chat with the Head of Product. The company is yours to discover. That’s the beauty of Startup Open House. Be prepared to build your itinerary through the city’s registered startups, bring some resumes, business cards or just a good smile and hangout with Ottawa’s top entrepreneurs, where they create. Walk in. Discover. Connect. Show less



L-SPARK

• Canada
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing

  • Sep 2014 - May 2018

  Ottawa, Canada Area The L-SPARK Accelerator is the destination for market ready SaaS and cloud companies to connect with Canada’s SaaS experts. The L-SPARK acceleration model positions companies to propel their revenues to $100k MRR or 10x revenue growth. With a network of established relationships with key venture capital firms, angel investors, and the investment community at large, L-SPARK’s goal is to scale Canada’s best in SaaS to 10 x revenue growth. Visit us at www.l-spark.com, connect with us on… Show more The L-SPARK Accelerator is the destination for market ready SaaS and cloud companies to connect with Canada’s SaaS experts. The L-SPARK acceleration model positions companies to propel their revenues to $100k MRR or 10x revenue growth. With a network of established relationships with key venture capital firms, angel investors, and the investment community at large, L-SPARK’s goal is to scale Canada’s best in SaaS to 10 x revenue growth. Visit us at www.l-spark.com, connect with us on linkedin.com/l-spark or follow us on Twitter @LSPARKGlobal. Show less



Invest Ottawa

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• AccelerateOTT Steering Committee

  • 2018 - 2018

  Since 2012, Invest Ottawa has ignited the Accelerate series in Ottawa, providing a conference that truly fuels the entrepreneurial fire. AccelerateOTT brings together the city’s innovators, creators and inventors. Responsibilities include contributing as an advisor to the conference and providing recommendations for speakers and sponsors in the startup and entrepreneurship community.



MindBridge Ai

• Impact.ai Conference Steering Committee

  • 2018 - 2018

  Responsibilities include contributing as an advisor to the conference and providing recommendations for speakers and sponsors in the artificial intelligence community.



Technovation Challenge

• Bangladesh
• Non-profit Organizations

• Mentor

  • 2016 - 2018

  Ottawa, Canada Area Technovation’s mission is to inspire and educate girls and women to solve real-world problems through technology. Students work in teams to develop mobile app “startups” to solve real problems in their communities. Technovation Coaches (teachers, parents, or community members) and Mentors (women professionals in technology or business) lead the teams as they compete for a part of $20,000 in awards.



Women in Communications & Technology

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Events - NCR Chapter

  • 2015 - 2017

  Ottawa, Canada Area Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) previously known as Canadian Women in Communications is a not-for-profit organization —a national association of women who work in the communications, digital media and technology sectors. With the help of our sponsors, we are committed to creating jobs and advancing women in their careers by facilitating a Canadian network of industry support and recognition, leadership and skills development, and mentoring



The SPA Group of Companies

• Canada
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2014

  Negril, Jamaica The SPA Group of Companies, cater to a growing market of discerning spa goers and have become well-known destinations for visitors and residents of our Nation's Capital. Each spa location has served as a building block enabling the company to reach its most intriguing chapter an international hotel and resort location, The SPA Retreat Boutique Hotel in Negril, Jamaica. Rated #1 on Tripadvisor since it's inaugural year, The SPA Retreat is an award winning boutique hotel located on the cliffs of… Show more The SPA Group of Companies, cater to a growing market of discerning spa goers and have become well-known destinations for visitors and residents of our Nation's Capital. Each spa location has served as a building block enabling the company to reach its most intriguing chapter an international hotel and resort location, The SPA Retreat Boutique Hotel in Negril, Jamaica. Rated #1 on Tripadvisor since it's inaugural year, The SPA Retreat is an award winning boutique hotel located on the cliffs of Negril.

• Communications Coordinator

  • Apr 2008 - Jun 2011

  Ottawa, Canada Area



Skate Canada

• Canada

• Canskate Coach

  • 2005 - 2007

  Ottawa, Canada Area