Experience

City of Waterloo

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Councillor, Ward 7

  • Nov 2022 - Present

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University of Waterloo
• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Director, Partners for Action

  • Dec 2020 - Jul 2023


Waterloo Global Science Initiative

• Canada
• Program Development

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2018 - Oct 2020

• General Manager, Waterloo Global Science Initiative

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2018

  In collaboration with the Summit's Content Curator, I lead the content development of WGSI's summit series and cultivate strategic partnerships to advance the organization's mandate. I also oversee day-to-day operations, board reporting and stakeholder relations.



Perimeter Institute

• Canada
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Production Manager & WGSI Coordinator

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

  Partnered with IT to project manage redesign of Perimeter Institute's website, and following new branding guidelines, developed the approach and processes for content publication to digital signage and Christie Digital MicroTile display.Maintained WGSI's post-Summit operations including planning of impact phase activities and associated budget, oversight of Blueprint production, stakeholder relations, board reporting and organizational audit.

• WGSI Coordinator

  • May 2010 - Jul 2011

  In collaboration with the Summit's Content Team, supported the content development of WGSI's inaugural Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 and managed the planning and execution of all Summit activities.Created systems and procedures for WGSI operations from start-up, including hiring support staff, managing stakeholder relations, reporting to board on content and operations, and set-up of banking and auditing. Responsible for organizational branding and oversight of communications for WGSI and its event brand, Equinox Summit. Show less



Honens International Piano Competition

• Director, Communications

  • Sep 2004 - Nov 2009

  Responsible for marketing and communications in the lead-up to both the 2006 and 2009 Honens International Piano Competition -- including branding of Competition, development of media and marketing sponsorships, service of corporate sponsorships, development of 3-year marcom strategies for activities in (Calgary) and out of market (Germany, London, New York), dissemination of content to all publication platforms, and development of new e-commerce channels for Honens recordings. Responsible for marketing and communications in the lead-up to both the 2006 and 2009 Honens International Piano Competition -- including branding of Competition, development of media and marketing sponsorships, service of corporate sponsorships, development of 3-year marcom strategies for activities in (Calgary) and out of market (Germany, London, New York), dissemination of content to all publication platforms, and development of new e-commerce channels for Honens recordings.



Hawkestone Communications & Public Affairs

• Account Manager

  • Sep 2001 - Aug 2004

  Clients: Art Gallery of Hamilton, Association of Canadian Publishers, Canadian Recording Industry Association, Canadian Private Copying Collective, OWL/Chirp/ChickaDEE magazines, Canadian Booksellers Association, League of Canadian Poets, Non-Smokers' Rights Association, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Medical Association, Sony/BMG, among others. Clients: Art Gallery of Hamilton, Association of Canadian Publishers, Canadian Recording Industry Association, Canadian Private Copying Collective, OWL/Chirp/ChickaDEE magazines, Canadian Booksellers Association, League of Canadian Poets, Non-Smokers' Rights Association, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Medical Association, Sony/BMG, among others.


Valadeo Technologies
• Canada
• Information Technology & Services
• PR Specialist

  • 2000 - 2001


Buzz Marketing and Communications

• Telecommunications

• Account Manager

  • 1999 - 2001

  Clients: Aaron Milrad, ArtsToronto, Hachette Distribution Services, Lavalife.com, Mobilia, The Writer's Trust of Canada, Zeller's, among others. Clients: Aaron Milrad, ArtsToronto, Hachette Distribution Services, Lavalife.com, Mobilia, The Writer's Trust of Canada, Zeller's, among others.