About Me


Originally from Toronto, Ontario, I’ve proudly called Windsor my home since 2018. My move was driven by a fantastic opportunity to join the University of Windsor’s Odette School of Business as a faculty member. Here, I explore and teach about organizational behavior and high-performance teams, blending my passion for leadership, teamwork, and mental health with a commitment to lifelong learning and improvement. I’ve won numerous awards for my teaching and research, which has been featured in top news outlets and management journals.

Journey to Academia

My path wasn't a straight shot to academia. It all started after graduating from the Ivey School of Business (HBA), when I took a role in Sales and Trade Marketing at General Mills Canada. That experience reignited my interest in leadership and the dynamics of effective teams, prompting me to delve deeper. This led me to pursue an MSc at Wilfrid Laurier University, followed by a PhD in Management from Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business in 2018. I bring this blend of real-world experience and academic rigor to my students and clients, bridging the chasm between theory and practice.

Off the Clock

When I'm not engaged in my work, you're likely to find me orchestrating adventures with my young family. As an ardent sports enthusiast, my leisure moments are often spent either watching hockey, golf, and football, or actively participating in them. I cherish the outdoors, whether I'm rallying behind my favorite sports teams, lacing up for a run (proudly having completed a half marathon), or honing my culinary skills at the smoker.

Why I Do It

For me, it's all about growing into our full potential—helping individuals and teams realize what they're capable of. I engage with a mix of empathy and a call to challenge the status quo, in both my professional and personal life.
My mission: empower growth. I love to push boundaries and ask tough questions. I show up by challenging conventions with thoughtful perspectives.

 
 

Four core values weave through everything I do.

  1. Challenge Conventions: Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.

  2. Genuine Care: Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.

  3. Thoughtful Reflection: Before speaking, consult your inner-truth; before acting, reflect on your intentions.

  4. Follow Through: Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer.