Together with Elisabeth Walker-Young, I founded Inclusive Experiences (IX) to help companies create inclusive experiences for their customers and clients. We work uniquely at the intersection of innovation and inclusion, applying expertise in Social Innovation (CX, UX) to support more inclusive interactions and connections. We believe the biggest barriers to creating more inclusive experiences are fear and shame. Our work is dignity-centered, non-shaming, and asset-based. Using powerful… Show more Together with Elisabeth Walker-Young, I founded Inclusive Experiences (IX) to help companies create inclusive experiences for their customers and clients. We work uniquely at the intersection of innovation and inclusion, applying expertise in Social Innovation (CX, UX) to support more inclusive interactions and connections. We believe the biggest barriers to creating more inclusive experiences are fear and shame. Our work is dignity-centered, non-shaming, and asset-based. Using powerful storytelling, grounded practices, and dynamic learning experiences, we ensure you and your staff leave feeling engaged, included, and ready to act. Inclusion is not just 'what we do', it’s how we work. Show less

In my role as Director, Social Innovation, I lead our organization in the development and implementation of systems change initiatives. These initiatives primarily center on enhancing the inclusion of underserved and under-represented populations within BC's sports sector, and require an innovative, collaborative and research-centered approach - A.K.A. my bread and butter. Key responsibilities include:- Driving research design and execution - Leading impact evaluation and reporting-… Show more In my role as Director, Social Innovation, I lead our organization in the development and implementation of systems change initiatives. These initiatives primarily center on enhancing the inclusion of underserved and under-represented populations within BC's sports sector, and require an innovative, collaborative and research-centered approach - A.K.A. my bread and butter. Key responsibilities include:- Driving research design and execution - Leading impact evaluation and reporting- Providing strategic leadership across all systems change initiatives- Embedding social innovation and learning culture across the organisation Show less

Key responsibilities:- Research design, data collection, and analysis- Strategic development, reporting, and assessment- Bridging connections across BC sport sector

During my graduate degree at UBC, I worked full-time at Tapestry at Wesbrook Village. I consider myself fortunate to have build meaningful connections, lasting friendships, and opportunities for adventure, connection and learning to a dynamic community of 200+ older adults. Highlights include developing an impactful partnership with the UBC Public Scholars program, adventure travel to Powel River, and growing our personal training participation by over 300%.

COURSES:• 100 level – Leisure & Sport in Society • 200 level – Health Policy & Society • 300 level - Leisure Services for Persons with a Disability; Meaning and Values in SportINVITED LECTURES: • Asked to present guest lectures in the following classes: KIN161 (Leisure and Sport in Society), KIN261 (Health Policy and Society), KIN360 (Sport, Peace, and Conflict), KIN381 (Leisure, Sport and Popular Culture) KIN383 (The Modern Olympics: Power, Politics, and… Show more COURSES:• 100 level – Leisure & Sport in Society • 200 level – Health Policy & Society • 300 level - Leisure Services for Persons with a Disability; Meaning and Values in SportINVITED LECTURES: • Asked to present guest lectures in the following classes: KIN161 (Leisure and Sport in Society), KIN261 (Health Policy and Society), KIN360 (Sport, Peace, and Conflict), KIN381 (Leisure, Sport and Popular Culture) KIN383 (The Modern Olympics: Power, Politics, and Performance)ACHIEVEMENTS: Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award Nominee Show less