I am a global health, life sciences, and emergency services executive with a complementary clinical background, specializing in the intersections of health, informatics, innovation, health law, and technology commercialization. My passion lies in leveraging cutting-edge technologies and legal frameworks to drive transformative change in the healthcare industry.

Throughout my career, I have held leadership roles across diverse sectors, driving strategic initiatives and fostering innovation in both public and private healthcare settings. My expertise spans health informatics, regulatory compliance, and the commercialization of healthcare solutions, ensuring that technological advancements are effectively integrated to optimize healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and enhance decision-making processes.

As the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Red Leaf Wellness Inc., I have led the strategic growth and operational management of a progressive private medical clinic. My role encompasses overseeing all operational, technological, legal, and human resource functions while driving business development initiatives.

Previously, as CEO and Executive Director of Health Technology Assessment international (HTAi), I led a global team supporting health and life sciences stakeholders, implementing strategic initiatives across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and digital health. I have deep experience in navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks, developing governance strategies aligned with international standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PIPEDA.

My experience spans health advisory services, project management, and healthcare IT implementation for leading organizations. I have led large-scale digital health projects, developed commercialization roadmaps, and provided strategic guidance on regulatory compliance and market access.

With advanced degrees in law and business, coupled with a background as an advanced care paramedic, I bring a unique blend of business acumen, legal expertise, and clinical insight to healthcare innovation. I am driven to advance healthcare through collaboration and sustainable solutions that address evolving industry needs.

Education:

• Master of Laws (LLM) – University of Toronto
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) – University of Alberta
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Dalhousie University
• DIPL – Applied Information Technology, Information Technology Institute
• DIPL – Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic), Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
• CERT – Firefighter Level I and II

Licensure:

• PMP, Project Management Institute
• ITIL, Axelos Global Best Practice
• Lean Greenbelt for Healthcare, Institute of Industrial Engineers