Who We Are

I love meeting new people. I believe that our differences enriches us as individuals, and sparks creativity for society to flourish and prosper. But not everyone is thriving, so I spend my days promoting gender-equity, advancing justice, and creating more inclusive mindsets. I will travel great distances for an exceptional cup of coffee or tea, and can admit that I am likely Canada's worst baker. In addition to my family and friends, I am the mother of two turtles whom I adore, Tutu and Oogie.

My goal is to create a more equitable Canada, so everyone can find success and their passion regardless of the barriers they may face. I have a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from McMaster University, specializing in Social Psychology. I have a Master of Applied Health Sciences from Western University. I am enthusiastic, ambitious, and motivated with a passion for Gender Equity. I want to help change the way we do things to make the world more inclusive for everyone. In my free time, you will find me on a hike, trying a new recipe or spending time with my dog. I am thrilled to be joining the GEM team as the Mentee Lead, supporting this phenomenal organization and eager to help the Mentees build their professional skills and achieve their academic and career potential.

My mission is to empower young girls and women to be everything they dream to be. With a varied background in marketing & communications, program development, and arts & entertainment, I’m passionate about bringing ideas and people to life by providing spaces for connection, engagement, and self-expression. I love a good brainstorming session, meeting new people, reading or listening to a podcast, and traveling. Nothing beats having dance parties with my growing little daughter and my husband. I’m very excited to be working at GEM and supporting young women on their journey towards reaching their full potential.

I deeply and unequivocally believe that everyone has the right to live free from violence and that as a global community we can achieve gender equality. I also know that access to opportunity for women and girls is a pathway towards this reality. Following the completion of my BA in Political Science from the University of Victoria, my passion for achieving gender equality through transformative change came alive. Towards this aim, I have held professional and volunteer roles in gender-based violence prevention, education and direct response support. Additionally, I have worked in program management with a global non-profit in Canada, the United States and India and more recently in policy development as a junior policy analyst on the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Team at the OECD in Paris. I hold a Masters in Global Affairs from the University of Prince Edward Island where my studies were concentrated on the gender equality and climate change nexus, and I currently sit on the board of directors of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre. My favourite things to do in my spare time are to travel, to be outside camping, hiking and biking, and to spend as much time as possible with my partner, friends and family. I am committed to applying intersectional feminist principles to the research and monitoring and evaluation processes that help to inform GEM’s incredible programming and am looking forward to learning from, and working with, the team and our remarkable mentees and mentors.

I graduated with a BSc in Foods and Nutrition from the University of Western Ontario. My passion for nutrition and healthy eating lead me the opportunity to connect with so many different people. I am happy to be part of the GEM team to empower and improve the academic and career opportunities for young girls.