Develops and leads partnerships, business development and revenue generation to support the long-term sustainability and feasibility of Bayview Yards, Ottawa’s innovation centre, operated by Invest Ottawa. Cultivates new and existing partnerships with industry, post-secondary institutions and other stakeholders to support the growth and success of companies in Ottawa. Creates, executes, and manages a business development plan with a mix of onsite tenancy, fees for services, event and meeting… Show more Develops and leads partnerships, business development and revenue generation to support the long-term sustainability and feasibility of Bayview Yards, Ottawa’s innovation centre, operated by Invest Ottawa. Cultivates new and existing partnerships with industry, post-secondary institutions and other stakeholders to support the growth and success of companies in Ottawa. Creates, executes, and manages a business development plan with a mix of onsite tenancy, fees for services, event and meeting space, driving organizational growth, developing and exceeding performance metrics, preparing and managing budgets, and using a data-driven approach to measure effectiveness. Leads and oversees the delivery of a productive, impactful and consistent stakeholder experience for onsite public and private sector, academic, and non-profit stakeholders, tenants, and collaborators. Directly supervises the Bayview Experience, Bayview Facilities, and Partnerships teams. Coaches team members to align their performance goals to organizational strategy and provides strategic direction, guidance, and performance standards to ensure that team is high-performing, empowered, effective, and collaborative. Show less

International and transracial adoption expert and coach. Has coached and consulted with hundreds of adoptees, adoptive parents, and prospective adoptive parents on anti-racism, allyship, special needs adoption, and transracial adoption. Has presented at the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) Conference and to American national and regional print, radio, and television media on adoption and child welfare-related topics. Frequently sought after guest speaker and workshop leader… Show more International and transracial adoption expert and coach. Has coached and consulted with hundreds of adoptees, adoptive parents, and prospective adoptive parents on anti-racism, allyship, special needs adoption, and transracial adoption. Has presented at the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) Conference and to American national and regional print, radio, and television media on adoption and child welfare-related topics. Frequently sought after guest speaker and workshop leader in Canada, including at PRIDE Ontario and Children's Bridge AdopTALK trainings. Show less