Experience

ChainSafe Systems

• Canada
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing, Comms, DevRel and Design

  • 2022 - Present

  ChainSafe is a leading web3 infrastructure firm specializing in protocol implementations and cryptographic technologies. ChainSafe’s multi-chain research and development empowers the web3 community with a foundation of mission-critical infrastructure so that its users can sustainably build decentralized systems. The ChainSafe Gaming SDK is the most comprehensive gaming tool for future-proofing web3 game development. ChainSafe’s cross-chain bridging solutions have secured hundreds of millions in… Show more ChainSafe is a leading web3 infrastructure firm specializing in protocol implementations and cryptographic technologies. ChainSafe’s multi-chain research and development empowers the web3 community with a foundation of mission-critical infrastructure so that its users can sustainably build decentralized systems. The ChainSafe Gaming SDK is the most comprehensive gaming tool for future-proofing web3 game development. ChainSafe’s cross-chain bridging solutions have secured hundreds of millions in cross-chain token transfers and are being utilized in new interoperability bridging projects. For additional information, visit chainsafe.io. Show less



Code for Canada

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Canada Code for Canada connects designers, developers, and product managers with governments to enhance digital literacy and develop technology-based solutions to improve people’s lives.



Vector Institute

• Canada
• Research Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Marketing Team

  • 2021 - 2022

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada



MESH/diversity

• Canada
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Marketing

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

  Toronto, Canada Area MESH/diversity is the only fully integrated anti-racism tool in the world. At MESH/diversity we leverage Diversity Intelligence™ to produce metrics and actionable insights to shape healthy and productive workplaces. Unlike traditional diversity initiatives that concentrate on differences alone, MESH's Diversity Intelligence™ approach uses the powerful science of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to build on similarities, so our clients can better leverage differences. Leveraging… Show more MESH/diversity is the only fully integrated anti-racism tool in the world. At MESH/diversity we leverage Diversity Intelligence™ to produce metrics and actionable insights to shape healthy and productive workplaces. Unlike traditional diversity initiatives that concentrate on differences alone, MESH's Diversity Intelligence™ approach uses the powerful science of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to build on similarities, so our clients can better leverage differences. Leveraging Diversity Intelligence™ allows our clients to maximize their personnel by developing a common language, common understanding and most importantly metrics for change and growth. MESH's platform provides organizations with analytical datasets and actionable metrics surrounding their level of Diversity Intelligence™ MESH's metrics allow organizations to: - Reduce Turnover and Increase Engagement. "Blueprint" high performing teams and individuals within the organization. Utilize these blueprints to create hiring models to ensure "true fit," heighten employee engagement and reduce turnover. - Drive out unconscious bias from hiring, promotions and professional development processes. - Increase Innovation. Foster innovation through the creation of healthier, more inclusive workplaces Show less



Inspiringfifty

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead

  • Jul 2017 - 2021

  Canada



Women Who Code

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Founder for Toronto Chapter

  • Nov 2014 - 2021

  Toronto, Canada Area Women Who code (WWCode) is a global non-profit 501(c)3 organization which inspires women to excel in careers in technology. We believe that innovation is driven by diversity and that the tech industry will be even better once women are no longer underrepresented. Women Who Code was founded in 2011 and has since grown to 18,000 members spanning 14 countries. The organization is best known for its technical study groups, hack nights, career development, and speaking events featuring… Show more Women Who code (WWCode) is a global non-profit 501(c)3 organization which inspires women to excel in careers in technology. We believe that innovation is driven by diversity and that the tech industry will be even better once women are no longer underrepresented. Women Who Code was founded in 2011 and has since grown to 18,000 members spanning 14 countries. The organization is best known for its technical study groups, hack nights, career development, and speaking events featuring influential technology industry experts and investors. Since inception, WWCode has produced more than 1000 events worldwide and garnered sponsorship from organizations like CapitalOne, KPCB, Nike, Zendesk, Hired, Twilio, Minted, Lookout, Yelp, and many others. - Organized and sold out 55 workshops - Responsible for garnering sponsorships and partnerships - Formed and now manage a team of 4 passionate women in tech Show less



Community Builders

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

• Founder & Managing Director

  • Jul 2015 - 2020

  Canada Providing educational resources & support for community builders to support the field of community building. If you are a community builder, apply to join our community on Slack through http://communitybuilders.io today



Startup Open House

• Events Services

• Head Of Marketing

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2019

  Toronto, Canada Area

• Community Management & Content Marketing

  • Jun 2016 - May 2018

  The idea behind Startup Open House is, as hinted by the name, to open up our vibrant start-up communities for other visitors to discover. We are hoping this will help all of us gain more visibility among the general public, and make great connections in the process. The workplaces where startups grow are often the best places to learn about the company’s work, its mission, and its culture! - I manage Canada wide content and community marketing for Startup Open House



GrowthGenius

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Head Of Marketing

  • May 2018 - Jul 2019

  Toronto, Canada Area GrowthGenius helps B2B companies book more sales meetings with their ideal customers. We act as an extension of your sales team, automating the burden of time-consuming, unsystematic, and unreliable prospecting. There’s no platform to learn, and certainly no disruption to your process. We find your ideal prospects, craft highly personalized emails, and drive qualified interest right to your inbox. You step in to close the deal. At 1.5x-2.2x the output, and 40% the cost of an… Show more GrowthGenius helps B2B companies book more sales meetings with their ideal customers. We act as an extension of your sales team, automating the burden of time-consuming, unsystematic, and unreliable prospecting. There’s no platform to learn, and certainly no disruption to your process. We find your ideal prospects, craft highly personalized emails, and drive qualified interest right to your inbox. You step in to close the deal. At 1.5x-2.2x the output, and 40% the cost of an SDR/BDR, GrowthGenius drives significant ROI over incremental headcount, all with performance guarantees that minimize downside risk. Show less



RightSleeve Marketing Inc

• Marketing Manager

  • 2015 - 2018

  Toronto, Canada Area We make awesome happen! RIGHTSLEEVE is a promotional products agency that works with leading companies to create branded merchandise collections. With an emphasis on design and creativity, RIGHTSLEEVE creates branded merchandise that establishes the emotional connection between the brand and the consumer.



The Vinetta Project

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Chapter Director

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Toronto, Canada Area At Vinetta it’s our goal to change gender ratios in innovation and investment. We believe that when you give women equal access to information, resources, connections and capital and use technology to fuel their fire, companies and investors will not only see higher ROIs, our global population will prosper both socially and economically. - Organized and sold out 35 events for Vinetta Project including 4 pitching workshops - Built and managed the Toronto chapter - Raised a… Show more At Vinetta it’s our goal to change gender ratios in innovation and investment. We believe that when you give women equal access to information, resources, connections and capital and use technology to fuel their fire, companies and investors will not only see higher ROIs, our global population will prosper both socially and economically. - Organized and sold out 35 events for Vinetta Project including 4 pitching workshops - Built and managed the Toronto chapter - Raised a significant corporate sponsorship for 2017 - Incorporated diversity in panels - that was then implemented across chapters

• Chapter Lead - Toronto

  • Feb 2014 - Dec 2015

  Toronto, Canada Area - Organized and sold out 10 events for Vinetta Project including 2 pitching workshops - Formulated and executed on a marketing strategy for Girls Raising - Currently managing all social media channels. Increased social presence on twitter by 500% - Writing press releases - Provide editorial coverage



AskaTechie Technology Services Inc.

• Digital Marketing Manager

  • 2016 - 2017

  www.AskaTechie.com - Why Search, Just Ask! We are an online marketplace and match-making service for finding vetted tech experts. Helping specifically the underserved market of startups and small-medium sized businesses figure out what their critical tech needs are so that we can match them with their perfect Techie!



Pakathon

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Lead Pakathon Toronto Chapter

  • Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

  Toronto, Canada Area Leading a team of 20+ passionate individuals to grow the Pakathon Toronto Chapter. Pakathon is a global organization that is established in over 16 cities across that world. It focusing on engaging entrepreneurs, through Hackathons and other events, to build solutions that will help developing countries front-line challenges across Education, Energy, Healthcare, Housing, Human Rights, and Retail.



TedxDistilleryDistrictWomen

• Director of Volunteers

  • Sep 2013 - Feb 2015

  Toronto, Canada Area TEDxWomen is a conference that gives women a platform to inspire others, featuring TEDWomen live stream as well as local speakers. TEDxDistilleryDistrictWomen is a TEDxWomen event in the Distillery District of Toronto. http://www.tedxdistillerydistrictwomen.com As the Director of Volunteers for TEDxDistilleryDistrictWomen, I managed all volunteers for the event on December 5, 2013.



SheEO Inc

• United States

• Director of Community

  • 2015 - 2015

  Toronto, Canada Area Supporting, Financing and Celebrating Creators, Makers & Entrepreneurs on Their Own Terms



Bitmaker Labs

• Canada

• Marketing Manager

  • 2014 - 2015

  220 King Street West - Event planning and execution – Organized and sold out 20 events for external community - Organized and executed on being part of conferences and tradeshows - Introduced, organized, and executed on Hiring Week at Bitmaker Labs - Managed & grew social media presence for Bitmaker Labs - Managed the student community for Bitmaker Labs and organized 3 events on average per week for them - Actively sought out and delivered on community partnerships - Hosted 10 external community… Show more - Event planning and execution – Organized and sold out 20 events for external community - Organized and executed on being part of conferences and tradeshows - Introduced, organized, and executed on Hiring Week at Bitmaker Labs - Managed & grew social media presence for Bitmaker Labs - Managed the student community for Bitmaker Labs and organized 3 events on average per week for them - Actively sought out and delivered on community partnerships - Hosted 10 external community events including 5 hackathons Show less



Startup Weekend

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Winner

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  Toronto, Canada Area Pitched and executed an award winning idea within 48 hours.



Feast Interactive Inc.

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Media Strategist

  • May 2012 - Jan 2014

  Toronto, Canada Area - Resident copywriter responsible for writing entries regarding marketing, communications, advertising and issues related to digital media - Currently managing Feast’s social media channels - Increased Feast’s online presence by 60% since May 2012 and hosted twitter chat with @JugnooMe - Responsible for coming up with campaign ideas for various brands - Developed content and social media strategies for Girls in Tech. Helped cover and organize events for Girls in Tech Toronto… Show more - Resident copywriter responsible for writing entries regarding marketing, communications, advertising and issues related to digital media - Currently managing Feast’s social media channels - Increased Feast’s online presence by 60% since May 2012 and hosted twitter chat with @JugnooMe - Responsible for coming up with campaign ideas for various brands - Developed content and social media strategies for Girls in Tech. Helped cover and organize events for Girls in Tech Toronto. - Promoted and sold out events for Girls in Tech Toronto Show less



Girls in Tech

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Digital Media Strategist

  • May 2012 - Jan 2014

  Toronto, Canada Area - Updated the social media channels - Promoted Events - Organized Twitter Chats - Covered Events and provided editorial coverage

• Mentor

  • 2014 - 2014


Taskhire.ca

• Consumer Services

• Marketing Coordinator and Business Analyst

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

  Montreal, Canada Area - Resident blogger, Social media manager and marketing personnel - Conducting market research, analyze consumer trends so as to tailor the offerings of Taskhire to consumer demands - Assisted in planning of the marketing proposal



Yahoo!

• Information Technology and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Database Administration Intern

  • Jul 2009 - Dec 2009

  Singapore - Managed the database for Yahoo!’s online offerings in South East Asia to ensure a streamlined customer experience - Updated the FAQ section of individual online offerings to improve customer satisfaction - Analyzed customer service logs to identify persistent topics that can be added to the FAQ section



Manulife financial singapore

• Marketing and Recruitment intern

  • May 2009 - Jun 2009

  Singapore - Telemarketer and Surveyor for Manulife International, Singapore. - Initiated marketing ideas to increase the public’s awareness of Manulife’s financial products. - Was actively involved in client meetings and advising clients on investment products. - Also responsible for recruitment. - Provided training for insurance agents resulting in increased sales