About
Strong leader with extensive experience in Digital Transformation, IM/IT, Project/Product Management, Organizational Change Management, Business & Systems Analysis (specializing in Business Process Analysis, Design and Management), Service Design, Enterprise Business Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, operational service delivery, innovation, and national program management.
Recognizing employees are our greatest asset, I strive to generate and maintain a psychologically safe environment that fosters inclusion, learning and growth, active contribution, and safety in respectfully challenging the status quo. Employing transformational and servant leadership, I grow and support cohesive, high performing teams, with a proven commitment to common purpose, shared performance goals, and mutual accountability. I endeavour to build an essential foundation of purpose, performance, people, process, and practice.
Particularly skilled in strategic and critical thinking to analyze issues, risks and opportunities in support of formulating innovative, digital solutions and implementation plans, and in developing vision and strategy to achieve high quality results.
Also experienced in leading the uptake of innovative technology, including Power Platform (MS Dynamics, Power Apps, etc.), Artificial Intelligence, and Robotic Process Automation.
Founder and leader of GC-wide forum "IntraConnect Power Platform forum" to facilitate connections, collaboration, reuse, and learning (Dynamics, Power Apps/Power Pages, Power Virtual Agent, Power BI, etc.). #GCIntraConnect #IntraConnect
Recently completed a MicroMasters Degree in Business Leadership. Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Leadership and Service Innovation via the University of Queensland.
Achieved a CCC language profile January 2020. Secret cleared.
Activity
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Sporting my “Gov must code” FWD50 shirt at the playground today hoping to inspire my daughter’s toddler friends. Aujourd'hui, je porte mon t-shirt…
Sporting my “Gov must code” FWD50 shirt at the playground today hoping to inspire my daughter’s toddler friends. Aujourd'hui, je porte mon t-shirt…
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5 important steps for the procrastinators out there -- yes, that means MOST of you!! We are all guilty of procrastination at some point or other…
5 important steps for the procrastinators out there -- yes, that means MOST of you!! We are all guilty of procrastination at some point or other…
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On Saturday I had the privilege of visiting the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and see the Muscular Dystrophy UK garden which Debbie Hoods has worked so…
On Saturday I had the privilege of visiting the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and see the Muscular Dystrophy UK garden which Debbie Hoods has worked so…
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Education
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Change Management, Organizational Change Management
Prosci Canada, ULC.
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Managing Successful Programmes
APMG International Accreditation
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Prince 2 Project Management
APMG International Accreditation
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Business Analysis Member in Good Standing (former member)
International Institute of Business Analysis
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Volunteer Experience
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Persons With Disabilities Ambassador (Digital Transformation Branch)
Health Canada | Santé Canada
- Present 5 months
Health
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GC 2SLGBTQIA+ Executive Network Member
Government of Canada
- Present 1 year 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Board of Directors Member
Lanark Highlands Youth Centre
- Present 6 years 2 months
Children
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Founder and Chair
GC IntraConnect Power Platform Forum & Community of Practice
- Present 3 years 1 month
Science and Technology
GC Forum to support MS Power Platform learning, collaboration, and implementation, including Power Apps, Dynamics, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agent, and Power BI
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IT Accessibility Lead / Advocate
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié
- 1 year 6 months
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Women in IT Leadership Mentor
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié
- 1 year 3 months
Bring women in IT leadership roles together to support, empower, and grow.
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Member & IM/IT Lead
IRB Employee Disabilities Network
- 1 year 3 months
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Mentor & Sponsor
IRB Employment Equity Mentorship
- 1 year 1 month
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Contributor & Advocate
IRB 2SLGBTQI+ Committee
- 5 months
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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French (CCC)
Professional working proficiency
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As we head into this transitional long weekend, I reflect on some of the amazing events I have been a part of over the past weeks. I noticed that I…
As we head into this transitional long weekend, I reflect on some of the amazing events I have been a part of over the past weeks. I noticed that I…
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