Acting President and CEO
What does International Women’s Day mean to you?
It is a day to acknowledge and honor women around the world for the contributions that we make each day.
What has been the greatest achievement in your career?
The majority of my career was in manufacturing, and I succeeded in male-dominated, unionized environments. I grew up being confident in my decisions, and I have had a variety of mentors (including men). I have also created a network of women, learned to step out of my comfort zone to advocate for myself, and always have fun at work. Throughout my career, I have built great teams, and my greatest achievement was target hiring women to increase representation in well-paying manufacturing jobs.
Why is it important to #AccelerateAction and to continue working towards gender equality?
To Accelerate Action is to not only be business-smart by broadening the talent pool, but also to contribute to the success of an organization’s culture overall. We have so much diversity here in Canada, and we should be using that diversity as our strength. Creating more gender equality builds better societies and allows everyone to benefit.