curriculum vitae
Education
2016-2017 | CARLETON UNIVERSITY
MPNL - Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership ·
2005-2015 | NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING COURSES
Various professional development courses from Carleton University, Algonquin College, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Soul of Money Institute, Wellesley Institute, Ontario Non-profit Network, Volunteer Canada, etc. ·
2001-2005 | CARLETON UNIVERSITY
BPAPM – Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management – Kroeger College
Specialization: Development Studies; Concentration: Environment and Development
Minor: Technology, Society, and Environmental Studies
1996-2001 | CANTERBURY HIGH SCHOOL
OSSD, OACs, Literary Arts Program: Fine Arts Certificate
Extended French Program: Bilingual Certificate
Work Experience
2020-PRESENT | SUSTAINABLE CAPACITY FOUNDATION| PRESIDENT & CEO
Founder of a philanthropic foundation that supports capacity building grantmaking and impact investing for the environmental sector in Canada
2020-PRESENT | CAPACITY BUILDING INSTITUTE| COACH & TRAINER
Coach and trainer for small-shop nonprofit organizations in Canada with the Capacity-Building Certificate Program, Intern Training Program, Capacity Series, & more
2009-PRESENT | SUSTAINABLE FOUNDATIONS INC | PRINCIPAL
Launched a green real estate and consulting firm specializing in sustainable rental properties, sustainable and impact investing, environmental consulting, & sustainable philanthropy
2010-2020 | SUSTAINABLE EASTERN ONTARIO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Executive Director of Sustainable Eastern Ontario, including the National Capital Environmental Nonprofit Network · Supported networking, capacity building, partnership, and collaboration within the sustainability sector across the Eastern Ontario region
2004-2014 | GREENING SACRED SPACES | NATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Led Greening Sacred Spaces program with Faith & the Common Good to support faith communities in energy benchmarking and sustainability
2005-2010 | TUCKER HOUSE RENEWAL CENTRE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Supported the growth and development of a charitable organization from incorporation, land and real estate transfer, to staff and program development over a five year period. Provided leadership in the transition from a working board to a governance board. ·
2003-2005 | FOREIGN AFFAIRS CANADA | OFFICE OF PROTOCOL: OFFICIAL VISITS DIVISION Assisted with high-level visits of VIPs and dignitaries into Canada: program preparation, escorting VIPs, travel arrangements, courtesy clearances, etc. Implemented several connections for VIPs and spousal programs to local arts, culture, and youth initiatives
Volunteer Roles
- Inrig Family Foundation, Board Chair (2021-PRESENT)
- Laidlaw Foundation, Investment Committee (2019-PRESENT) and Impact Investment Sub-Committee (2020-PRESENT)
- Environmental Funders Canada, Member (2021-PRESENT) and Program Committee (2022-PRESENT)
- Ottawa Community Foundation, Grants Committee (2013-2019)
- Ontario Trillium Foundation, Grant Review Team, Champlain Region (2012-2018)
- TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, Ottawa & Kingston Advisory Boards
- Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem – Dame and Treasurer
- Children’s Aid Society, Kingston / Frontenac foster parent and volunteer
- Rideau Park United Church, Environmental Action Committee
Awards
- Financial Associate & Marketing Director Awards, Financial Services Industry – Focus on Sustainable Finances
- Environment Canada, CAMBIO Award
- Carleton University Senate Medal
- Carleton University Deans’ Honours List
- Gowling Henderson Award for Community Service
- Michael Lidington Humanitarian Award
- Rotary Club Award for Community Contribution
- Kids Help Phone Bursary & Outstanding Youth Ambassador Award
- John Manley Scholarship