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I am a Manager at the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), where I support gender equality and empowerment, and work to strengthen women and Black entrepreneurship ecosystems across Canada. With over 20 years of experience in the innovation and creative sectors, I am passionate about fostering inclusivity and community development in the economy and society.I hold a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property Law, a Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology degree, and I am a GrowthWheel Certified Business Advisor. I leverage these credentials and competencies to enable and facilitate growth and innovation in diverse and inclusive businesses. I have successfully supported the financing of organizations and projects across economic sectors, such as the content creation industries, where I published a report on the Waterloo Region Creative Content Industry. I have also led teams, reviewed and assessed funding proposals, provided consulting expertise, and managed high-profile grants and contributions agreements.

Listed skills include Marketing, Networking, New Media, Project Management, and 16 others.