Discovery

My knowledge and work experience extends across finance and operations, change management, sales and marketing, strategic foresight and traditional and sustainable construction management methods, covering areas such as foundations, design, drawings, specifications, planning, scheduling, estimating, health and safety, and risk management. 

At the University of Waterloo,  I collaborated with peers to address the pressing issue of heat-challenged cities. This initiative combined strategic foresight methodologies, environmental and horizon scans, and scenario planning to develop actionable strategies for enhancing urban sustainability and resilience.

At IFSE, I collaborated with the Director of Finance & Operations on a traditional office move project that incorporated sustainable practices. We moved to a hybrid work environment within a newly renovated suite in Dream’s LEED Gold, BOMA Best Gold, and WELL Health-Safety-Rated building, which is on track for net zero by 2035. This project created workspaces for staff away from home using sustainable materials, reduced our office space carbon footprint, and resulted in economic savings of $1.8 million in rental charges over the lease term, benefiting the triple bottom line.

I also provided end-to-end change management solutions, facilitating the deployment and onboarding of new technologies, digital adoption and operational efficiency across HR and finance.

Through the Roses Co-Working project (LEED v4 BD+C: NC), with Green Living Projects, I gained experience implementing green building practices, from exploration and planning to design, construction and occupancy, ensuring energy efficiency, water conservation, and using sustainable materials in operations, maintenance, and adaptive reuse. This diverse skill set ensures that I can provide comprehensive solutions to a wide range of challenges.

My background in finance and operations has equipped me with the capacity to manage both limited and substantial financial resources effectively, ensuring successful outcomes. My training and experience in change management is not just theoretical knowledge but a practical and valuable tool for guiding people through transformative change regardless of their available resources; I understand that adopting sustainable practices and breaking habits can be challenging. 

My ongoing studies in the Master of Future Cities program and the Interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma in Climate Change provide me with advanced knowledge in sustainable urban planning, systems thinking, foresight methodology, and whole-of-society climate solutions from community to global scales.