I am a recent graduate from the University of Waterloo with a B.A. (2021). I am motivated by my passion for the campus solutions product and how the software is deployed and used especially by Canadian Institutions.
I have been with the University of Waterloo since 1988 with most of my career in the Registrar’s Office and IST starting on the SIS project in 1999. I am a Business Systems Analyst that has worked with Academic Advisement, Student Records, and now with Financial Aid modules. I was part of the conversion team from Legacy to PeopleSoft. University of Waterloo went live in 2001 with PeopleSoft and I have been involved in numerous upgrades and developments since 2001. I have managed testing of Oracle/PeopleSoft Student Administration system in student records, academic advisement, and now financial aid. Since go-live I have been involved in specific developments to our system. Some developments include: our secure Automated Grades Upload and Class Roster Download, managing the Academic Advisement Project for Go Live, online bursary application, and currently working on communications generation.
I am a community focused individual with motivating others and sharing knowledge by learning through the HEUG community, helping the HEUG community, and developing relationships and investing in the organization’s future. I am also a strong advocate for volunteering which has given me skills and experience for non-for-profit organizations. Some of my experience to date have been:
- HEUG Board of Directors, Canadian Representative – elected 2019 to 2022
- VP of Engagement/HEUG Board Executive Committee – 2019 to 2022
- Chair of Global Council/HEUG Board– 2019 to 2022
- HEUG Board of Directors, Canadian Representative – appointed 2018
- HEUG Board of Directors, Canadian Representative – appointed 2017
- Past Conference Chair, Planning Committee – CHEUG 2018
- Member of the Alliance working group – 2017
- Conference Chair – Canada Alliance Conference 2017
- Member of the Alliance International working group – 2016 and 2017
- Vice-chair for Academic Advisement – 2016
- PAG member for Academic Advisement – 2015
- Primary and Co-presenter at Alliance Conferences – 2004, 2005, and 2016
- Experience with Strategic Planning for Non-For-Profit Organizations – able to contribute to the development and execution of strategic plans as well as commit to the mission and vision of the organization
- Communication Skills – able to share ideas, to “sell” a position and influence others decisions
- Appreciate the voluntary sector – many years of voluntary experience as well as inspiring and building leadership in the voluntary sector
- Attitude of appreciative inquiry – having a positive approach to leadership development and organizational change
- Understanding of the governance role
- Understanding of the operations side of a Non-for-Profit organization
- Conference Planning (Canada Alliance Regional 2017 and 2018, 2019, HEUG International Virtual Week 2020&2021)
- Mentor for Young Professionals Group (HEUG) in 2017&2018
- Experience in Event Planning for Non-for-Profit Organizations
- Coordinating Sponsorship for Non-for-Profit Organization
- Operations Council – Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest, 2020 to present
- Director, Business Development – Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest, Member of Operating Committee – 2017 to 2020
- Director, Event Productions – Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest – 2014 to 2016
- Past Director – University of Waterloo Staff Association/Chair of Social Committee
On a personal note, I love to help within work by participating in our office Spirit Crew which raises money for our annual Christmas Kids project which I have been doing for over 33+ years. I enjoy the outdoors and camping as well as travelling to different parts of the world.