Allow me to introduce myself.

I never really bought into the need to edit my persona for work, for family, or for friends - what you see is what you get. I have a strong sense of self and values which I bring to everything I do. The blending of my interests in creativity, business, and the outdoors is a genuine representation of me, and tapping into each shines through the work I do.

I am a writer.

Traditionally, my value-add has boiled down to my ability to seamlessly combine strategic planning with strong written content to effectively engage an audience. I have branched out into my own creative writing ventures, a recently unearthed dream of mine, as a way to challenge my own thinking and inspire progressive societal change. Through non-fiction satirical rants and fictional dystopian novels, I want to encourage readers to question the status quo.

I am a strategist.

My career has led me through a number of industries including economic development, international trade, not-for-profits, and tech companies across Canada, Asia, Europe, and South America. Not one to be tied down by the constraints of a job description, instead driven by the needs of the organization, each of my contracts has honed and sharpened a wide range of skillsets; problem solver, communication and engagement strategist, event planner, board of director wrangler, and startup tactician to name a few. The organizations I work with thrive when we are able to creatively tackle challenges in an environment that is keen to innovate.

I am an adventurer.

The Pacific Northwest is home, I’m drawn to the coast’s rugged beauty and outdoorsy lifestyle. Exploring my own backyard, traveling off-the-beaten-track internationally, and reconnecting with nature is how I recharge. My curiosity has always been peaked by different cultures, different points of view, relishing the opportunity to expand my thinking and create genuine human connections. My sense of adventure, attraction to problem solving and integrity have me forging my own unique path through life. If prodded for a mantra, it would probably be “Why the heck not?”.