Faculty of Kinesiology

Since graduating UNB, my career has felt a little like the walk from the LB Gym to the Aitken Centre: Challenging - that hill(!), meeting amazing people along the way, a few distractions - like a break at the SUB for a coffee, and lots of learning.

There has also been lots of imposter syndrome, leadership lessons, out-of-the comfort zone moments, teamwork, events, and passion.

Currently, I am based in Calgary/Canmore and work as the CEO of Biathlon Canada. I have spent all of my career in the not-for-profit amateur sport sector. When I arrived at UNB in the summer of 2008, I had my sights set on graduating as a physical education teacher. It was experiences like the BRSS internship program and “career café” that really helped me understand where I would have the most fun and largest impact: sport management.

My career started at the club sport level, working for a local soccer club in Ottawa. I then worked at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 as the Competitions Manager for the Ottawa venue. As an avid women’s soccer fan, this was a dream job as I was in charge of leading the logistics for teams and match officials. At the conclusion of the event, I landed a job with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), where I was the Program Manager for National Sport Organization Services – and supported National Sport Organizations with business development. Through my time at the COC, I also was on the Mission Team for the 2016 and 2018 Olympic Games.

Now I am the leader of a small National Sport Organization. In a given day, I work on many different files from athlete development to World Cup team selections, finance, governance, marketing and revenue generation. I love this part of the not-for-profit sport sector: no two days are the same.

Through these experiences, I have lived in three different provinces and continue to meet people who have a connection to UNB. The UNB community is so special and is a place I always feel welcome. I still refer back to many of the sport management principles I learned in class at UNB. The network I was able to create during my time in the BRSS program, as well as on the soccer field, has been so valuable.

The hill to the Aitken Centre seems never-ending but is always a great journey. I am excited for more challenges, endless learning, and fun working with many more great people.