Director Of Project Development

• Jul 2021 - Present

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) is Canada's industry-led Advanced Manufacturing Global Innovation Cluster. NGen is one of five national networks supported by the Government of Canada's (ISED) ambitious Innovation Global Cluster Initiative. As NGen's Director of Project Development, I work with a dynamic team to develop exciting advanced manufacturing funding challenges and work with companies to foster collaborations and a pipeline of projects across key sectors, like metals, biomanufacturing, and food processing. Show less

• May 2023 - Present

- Lead the 12-person professional board through board meetings, strategic discussions and high-impact decisions. Implemented new board procedures to ensure everyone was equipped to participate and lead generative discussions. - As Chair of the HR Committee, reinforced balanced scorecard for CEO bonus determination complete with objectives, metric criteria making the bonus calculation transparent for both the CEO and the board.- Addressed various audiences from Professional Engineers to Ontario Ministers to Engineering Students and Certified Technicians and Technologists with remarks regarding the Engineering Profession and OSPE’s strategy focusing on the growth, leadership, diversity and prosperity of our members. Show less

• May 2022 - May 2023

OSPE is the voice of advocacy, source for professional development and career services for Ontario's Professional Engineers.Chair: Board Development and Strategic PlanningMember: Executive Committee and HR committee

• May 2021 - May 2022

Part Time Faculty

• Jan 2022 - Present

Created micro-credential for data analytics in manufacturing. A course designed specifically for data analysis and communication in a manufacturing context. Created micro-credential for data analytics in manufacturing. A course designed specifically for data analysis and communication in a manufacturing context.

Board Member

• Oct 2021 - Present

Haltech is one of 17 Regional Innovation Centres (RICs) across the province of Ontario. We are a non-profit corporation backed by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and corporate sponsors – Supporting a strong, innovative economy that can provide jobs, opportunities, and prosperity for all Ontarians. Member: Audit & Finance and Governance Committees. Haltech is one of 17 Regional Innovation Centres (RICs) across the province of Ontario. We are a non-profit corporation backed by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and corporate sponsors – Supporting a strong, innovative economy that can provide jobs, opportunities, and prosperity for all Ontarians. Member: Audit & Finance and Governance Committees.

Board Member

• Jan 2021 - Present

Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) is an organization of professionals, to promote and develop the growth of women in the metal industries. Board Treasurer 2021-22 Board Secretary 2023 Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) is an organization of professionals, to promote and develop the growth of women in the metal industries. Board Treasurer 2021-22 Board Secretary 2023

• Nov 2022 - Present

• Jan 2022 - Feb 2023

As a columnist for Manufacturing Automation Magazine, I provide commentary on today's challenges and solutions for innovation and technology adoption in the manufacturing sector in Canada.

Women's Leadership Program Co-Chair

• May 2022 - Dec 2022

Sea Women Expeditions - November 2022 Norway Arctic Expedition ea Women Expeditions is a volunteer-based, international team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous women ocean explorers, scientists, filmmakers, photographers, scuba divers, artists, historians, lawyers, cultural advisors, and educators. We explore the Arctic’s history, culture, geography, resources, life, climate, and challenges facing Indigenous and Northern peoples in a warming Arctic. Ten years have passed since we started exploring the Arctic. And, we're still exploring. During the past decade, we’ve run four ocean research and dive & snorkel expeditions to the Arctic—Canada (Nunavut and Nunatsiavut), Greenland, Iceland, and Norway. More than 80 women and girls, ages 16 to 78 years, have participated in these circumpolar ocean research and dive & snorkel expeditions. In consultation with Indigenous team members and advisors, we've brought the ocean to eye level—via mobile touch aquariums that temporarily house sea critters, underwater robot-building workshops, snorkel safaris, and scuba diving certifications—for more than 1,000 Inuit youths, girls, and elders living in remote communities in Nunatsiavut, Nunavut, and Greenland. MISSION Our mission is to scout, record, and document disappearing sea ice in the Arctic. We provide opportunities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous women to gain leadership skills and field experience in the Arts & Sciences, and Exploration. Together, these women are creating planet-wide ripple effects. VISION Our vision is to foster a circumpolar network of Indigenous and non-Indigenous women leaders who will help shape the future of the Arctic and our planet. We envision equity for women, and their inclusion in the development of circumpolar policies on economic prosperity, science and technology, human rights, gender, food security, and strategies to mitigate the impacts of societal change and climate change in a warming Arctic. Show less

Activator

• Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

SheEO is a global initiative radically transforming how we fund, support and celebrate women-led Ventures that are working on the World’s To-Do List (UN Sustainable Development Goals). Since launching in 2015, 5,000+ women Activators in five countries have collectively loaned out $5M to support 68 women-led Ventures. Our goal is to reach 1M Activators and a $1B perpetual fund which will support 10,000 Ventures each year for generations to come. https://sheeo.world/ SheEO is a global initiative radically transforming how we fund, support and celebrate women-led Ventures that are working on the World’s To-Do List (UN Sustainable Development Goals). Since launching in 2015, 5,000+ women Activators in five countries have collectively loaned out $5M to support 68 women-led Ventures. Our goal is to reach 1M Activators and a $1B perpetual fund which will support 10,000 Ventures each year for generations to come. https://sheeo.world/

• Feb 2019 - Jul 2021

Traditional liquid steelmaking is a heavily manual process. This $12M digital transformation program brings together four industry partners, Canadian Research institutions, and innovation ecosystem members to apply new technologies in new ways and change the way steel is made. The program is partially funded by the Next Generation Manufacturing Supercluster due to its innovative approach.

• Dec 2014 - Mar 2019

The Steelmaking Business Unit processes liquid iron and scrap metal into high-quality slabs. As Production Engineering Manager I worked side-by-side the Maintenance and Operations leadership to improve productivity, quality and cost. My team was responsible for reliability-based maintenance plans and troubleshooting, as well as quality and pacing improvements.

• Apr 2011 - Dec 2014

The Utilities Business Unit includes steam, electricity, compressed air and industrial gas distribution, waste water treatment and acid regeneration processes. As Production Engineering Manager I worked side-by-side the Maintenance and Operations leadership to improve cost, environmental performance and product quality. My team was responsible for reliability-based maintenance plans and troubleshooting, as well as process and environmental improvements.

• Jun 2007 - Apr 2011

As an Improvement Specialist working throughout the Utilities Business Unit, I developed and installed Capex and Opex projects to reduce cost, improve acid quality, and reduce carbon footprint. These projects all had simple payback of <2 years and saved millions of dollars for the company.

• May 2004 - Jun 2007

As a Process Coordinator in the Utilities Business Unit, I focused on steam generation and energy systems. I trained as a Six Sigma Black Belt and by optimizing fuel use and process variables, I saved the company several million dollars in fuel costs.