Birthplace: Winchester
Company: CMHC provides mortgage liquidity, assists in affordable housing development and provides research and advice to the Canadian government and housing industry.
Education: Bachelor of commerce, specialization in accounting, University of Ottawa (2003)
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Charitable involvement: United Way
Biggest biz achievement: Being a successful change agent to improving the risk culture of an important financial corporation.
Biggest obstacle: Building self-confidence.
Biggest influence: My husband. He is courageous, supportive and an active listener – in short, a real role model and contributor to my leadership growth.
Biggest lesson learned: Be authentic. In leading an important corporate initiative, I was asked to stretch outside my comfort zone. In navigating in this zone, I had the opportunity to understand who I was as a leader, learning my strengths and accepting my vulnerabilities. Remaining true to myself was a key contributor to my leadership growth.
First job: Server at BeaverTails
Advice I’d give the younger me: Be courageous and curious.
What’s left to do: Make a recognizable difference as a coach to young women leaders.
Favourite pastime: Spending time with my three kids.
I’m currently reading: From Wall Street to Bay Street by Joe Martin and Chris Kobrak
Favourite movie: A League of Their Own
Favourite song: Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
Favourite local pro sports team: Ottawa Senators
Favourite local summer event: Ottawa Bluesfest
Preferred social media platform: Linkedin
