What skills will you contribute to the NCF Board?
I would bring a strong combination of strategic governance, operational management, stakeholder engagement, public policy analysis, and community leadership skills to the Board. Through my current leadership role at UOSU, I regularly oversee complex operations, manage significant budgets, contribute to executive-level decision-making, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams operating in a highly collaborative and accountable governance environment.
Additionally, my academic and professional background in economics, public administration, industrial relations, and public policy allows me to approach organizational challenges with both strategic and analytical perspectives. I am particularly interested in issues related to digital inclusion, accessibility, equitable access to services, and the role technology plays in supporting education, employment, civic engagement, and community participation.
My experience working with community organizations, educational institutions, public stakeholders, and advocacy initiatives has also strengthened my ability to build partnerships, facilitate dialogue between diverse actors, and contribute to collaborative governance processes.
Furthermore, I bring extensive experience in community outreach, partnership development, advocacy, and stakeholder mobilization, having worked across educational, public, and non-profit sectors throughout my career.
Finally, as a fully bilingual professional working in both English and French, I would bring strong communication and outreach capacity within Ottawa’s diverse community environment.
I believe one of NCF’s most important functions is promoting accessible, affordable, and community-oriented digital connectivity and technological inclusion. In today’s society, access to reliable internet services and digital resources is no longer optional; it is essential for education, employment, public participation, social inclusion, and access to services. Organizations such as NCF play a critical role in helping reduce barriers and ensuring that individuals and communities remain connected in an increasingly digital world.
I also believe NCF’s advocacy and community-oriented role is extremely important. Beyond providing internet services, NCF contributes to broader conversations regarding affordability, digital equity, accessibility, telecommunications policy, and the social implications of technological access.
Equally important is NCF’s governance model itself. As a community-driven organization, NCF has the ability to remain closely connected to the realities and evolving needs of its members while balancing innovation, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
I am interested in serving on the NCF Board because I strongly value organizations that combine community impact, public service, innovation, and collaborative governance.
This opportunity aligns closely with both my professional interests and my long-term commitment to governance, accessibility, community development, and public policy. I see this as an opportunity not only to contribute my experience and perspective, but also to continue developing as a governance professional within Ottawa’s non-profit and civic ecosystem.
I am particularly drawn to NCF’s mission because technology and digital access increasingly intersect with broader social issues such as inclusion, accessibility, education, employment, and democratic participation. I believe organizations like NCF play an essential role in strengthening communities and ensuring that technological progress remains accessible and community-centered.
As someone who already operates within complex governance, stakeholder engagement, and policy-oriented environments, I would be honoured to contribute strategically to an organization that continues to have a meaningful impact within the National Capital Region.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss my candidacy with the Nominations Committee.