Serena brings 14 years of experience as a strategist, advisor, and mentor in Fortune 500 companies and Canada's top startups, cultivating pathways for innovation and commercialization. As the founding Executive Director of the Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR), she also led the launch of over 15 programs in its first 3 years, championing inclusion across the innovation sector.Now, Serena is dedicated to the growth of a productive, sustainable and inclusive blue economy. Drawing on her leadership roles at Microsoft for Startups Canada MaRS Discovery District and CILAR, she offers cross-sectoral insights to promote strategic growth in the blue economy. Her mission is to accelerate ocean literacy and action, where every individual and organization not only understands how they connect to the ocean, but is also empowered to take action.Recognized for her ability to connect disparate dots and drive outcomes, Serena collaborates with accelerators, corporates, NFPs, NGOs, and governments to advance ocean action and sustainability. Outside of work, she explores the depths as a new diver, freediver, and surfer. For business opportunities or collaborations, feel free to connect.