About

From London originally, a Kingstonian at heart, and now proudly rooted in Canada's Capital Region, I bring a unique blend of economic development, placemaking and partnerships, brand strategy, communications, revenue growth and community building to every table I join.

My path has been anything but linear — shaped by a hardworking mom, a pool-shark dad, a decade of theatre school, and 10+ years as a sea cadet. The result? A mash-up of work ethic, grit, creativity, and discipline that defines how I show up, every day.

I'm currently a Vice President (sometimes CMO, often both) working at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, talent, and place. I believe deeply in the public good, and in the role we can all play in shaping an inclusive, successful, and future-forward economy. I thrive in big-picture strategy, brand storytelling, meaningful collaboration, and finding creative ways to turn vision into action — and impact.

I'm a mother to one incredible young man, married to someone who balances me out beautifully, and (hopefully) the kind of daughter, sister, and aunt my family is proud to claim — even if I can be a bit much at times.

Weekends are a toss-up between fresh air and creative flow: skiing, sailing, hiking, or paddling if the mood strikes — or painting with beeswax (encaustic) at a makeshift art bench or hand quilting if it doesn't.

Morning coffee powers my pace; a bold Syrah (or more often these days, a well-balanced Old Fashioned) helps slow me down. My CliftonStrengths — Woo, Activator, Significance, Communication, and Achiever — say it all: I connect, create, and make things happen. I'm an I.D. on the DISC, an Orange, and a textbook ENTJ.

Community Leadership and Involvement

Industry Advisory Council, International Business University, 2025-Current
Vice Chair, CCAE (Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education) Board of Directors, 2021-2025
Senior Advisory Council, SEMM (Strategic Enrolment Management and Marketing) Forum, 2022-2025
Mentor, WITT (Women in Trades and Technology), 2020-2021
Senior Judge – Digital Marketing, Canadian Marketing Association, 2020-2021
Treasurer, Tourism Kingston Board of Directors, 2017-2018
Radio Show Host, Ads Fads and Rock and Roll, CJAI 92.1, 2016-2017
Trustee, Awesome Kingston (grassroots micro-lending group), 2012
Director, Kingston Arts Council Board of Directors, 2008-2010
Director, Junior Chyellow International (JCI): Canada Board of Directors, 2006-2007
Director, KEYS Employment Centre Board of Directors, 2005-2006
Campaign Cabinet, United Way KFL&A, 2004
Fundraising Events Committee (Fare for Friends), United Way KFL&A, 2003-2004
Director, Greater Kingston Chyellow of Commerce Board of Directors, 2003-2005
Founder & President, Kingston Young Entrepreneurs Group Board of Directors, 2001-2006
Mentor, Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), 2006-2007
Mentor, Summer Company Program, 2002-2008
Mentor, Junior Achievement, 2002-2003

For a window into the messy, meaningful mix of work and life, find me on Instagram and Linkedin— equal parts impact, adventure, and creative chaos.