Experience

DAREarts

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

• President & CEO

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  DAREarts works in communities facing chronic underfunding, systemic racism, and poverty to offer young people a turning point in their lives. We combine a leadership development curriculum with arts-based education to provide children and youth with the opportunity to reconstruct their own narrative; building self-confidence, and awareness, while simultaneously developing skills for their future. ACHIEVEMENTS:- Brought on in a turnaround situation to build organizational capacity and financial sustainability- Achieved most successful year on record for the organization during the COVID-19 pandemic- Mission driven focus, improved service delivery and continuity while maintaining core ethos of the organization- Developed and implemented growth strategy focusing on new key partnerships and relationships with community service, organizations, corporate funders, and school boards which enabled a full service expansion to British Columbia in year two- Implementation of a two-year operational plan built on a vision for continuity of service and comprehensive supports, including:---full organizational restructuring coast to coast---implementation of new accounting processes, structures, and financial controls---24% increase in revenue year over year ---10% cost savings in year one of operational plan---10% increase in direct service delivery numbers---implementation of organizational practices, policies, and culture focus that enabled the organization to operate more effectively and empower its employees to succeed ---establishment of senior leadership team that saw organization through significant positive change ---significant innovation in operations (from service delivery to fund development) with quick and decisive pivots while working through a person and values centred, highly collaborative leadership approach



L'Arche Toronto Homes Inc. - Offering homes, supports, opportunities for growth, community and hope

• Canada
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Jan 2014 - Sep 2017

  Developed and implemented a long-term growth strategy to achieve aggressive targets in: organizational partnerships, events, donor retention, and revenue diversification.ACHIEVEMENTS:- Doubled organizational fundraising revenue in two years.- Revitalized special events portfolio; created new signature event, increased attendance by50%, and secured 100% increase in revenue.- Diversified fund portfolio with foundation grant and corporate sponsorship categories,generating 60K+ in first year.Focus areas are: donor relations, revenue generation, financial management, project management, marketing/communications, public speaking, events, outreach & partnerships.



Ophea

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

• Projects Leader

  • Apr 2012 - Jan 2014

  Managed inter-disciplinary implementation teams from inception through to completion using a comprehensive project management approach. Combined portfolio budgets of $800K+.ACHIEVEMENTS:- Lead Hands Up for Health and Physical Literacy, a multi-media resource designed for educators and multi-disciplinary health promoters. We set an ambitious target of 20,000 users on Youtube, developed and implemented a strong marketing and dissemination plan and the resource reached over 150,000 users in three years and became one of Ophea’s staple multi-media resources. - Managed project portfolio budget within a 1% variance two years running.- Supported public health units across Ontario with capacity-building services.- Managed provincial Physical Activity Resource Centre (PARC) with a lens on resource development for vulnerable populations including older adults, isolated communities, and first nations communities.



Youth in Motion Education Foundation

• National Program Manager - Top 20 Under 20

  • Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

  Managed Youth in Motion’s signature national program and several nation-wide sub-programs with combined $1.2M program budget.ACHIEVEMENTS:- Cultivated and secured transformative working partnerships with UNITY Charity.- Grew Leading the Way program by 300%, positively impacting thousands of youth.- Recruited Canada’s top leaders, including Order of Canada recipients, to participate inMentorship Program, Speaker Series, and panel of judges. Managed Youth in Motion’s signature national program and several nation-wide sub-programs with combined $1.2M program budget.ACHIEVEMENTS:- Cultivated and secured transformative working partnerships with UNITY Charity.- Grew Leading the Way program by 300%, positively impacting thousands of youth.- Recruited Canada’s top leaders, including Order of Canada recipients, to participate inMentorship Program, Speaker Series, and panel of judges.



Amici Camping Charity

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

• Interim Executive Director

  • Sep 2010 - Nov 2011

  Developed a strategy for growth including increased funding, evaluating organizational impact, increased volunteer engagement, and the redevelopment of external communications.ACHIEVEMENTS:- Secured revenue of 75% above fundraising fiscal targets.- Developed and conducted CGI (Camper Growth Index Survey) as a means to evaluateand communicate organizational impact by monitoring life skills areas of campers.- Sought out innovative opportunities including Jays Care Foundation 50/50 program.- Recruited and managed 150+ new volunteers via strategic partnerships.



L'Arche Vancouver, New Visions Toronto, Community Living Toronto, REACH

• Developmental Services Specialist

  • May 2004 - Sep 2010

  I spent the first 7 years of my career passionately advocating for, and allying with the disability community, working across many areas of developmental services. My first experience was in front-line service, working as a live-in caregiver at L'Arche Vancouver and it began a wonderful journey that I navigated through to leadership positions. I worked in roles including: front-line service, management, behavioural intervention, training, and education planning.I specialized in recreation integration and behavioural management for children and youth with intellectual and physical disabilities, residential supports for youth with dual-diagnosis, residential supports for adults with complex care needs, and employment supports for young adults transitioning through the system.