Yes, I’m legally blind but that doesn’t stop me!
“My disability provides me other opprotunities. It does not define me.”
I’m a gold medal Paralympian, a coach, a business leader, a woman, and a friend.
Education:
PMP - Project Management Professional
CPACC - Certified Professionals in Accessibility Core Competencies
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Diploma Business - Marketing and Org Behviora
Experience
Interim Director, Learner Support Services at Athabasca University (2026)
Coordinator Accessibility Services at Athabasca University (2018-2026)
Assistive Technologist at Athabasca University (2007-2018)
Accessibility Consultant for the community in adapted sports, web and physical spaces
Internationally Published Researcher and Speaker on accessibility, inclusion, universal design, disability awareness, technological innovations and allyship
National Blindness Products Manager at Aroga Technologies (1997-2007)
Assistive Technology Specialist at CNIB AB/NWT (1994-1997)
….and so many more jobs through university
Volunteer Roles
Vice Chair Strategic Leadership Committee CNIB AB/NWT (2026 - present)
Chair Accessibility Standards Canada: Built Environment Technical Standards Committee as mandated by the Accessible canada Act (2020) (2021- present)
CDPP2.0 Advisory Committee member conducting research into Quality Sport Experiences Blueprint for sport, play, and exercise (2024-present)
CNIB Deaf Blind Community Services National Board Member, Quality Service Advisory Commitee (2026-present)
Rick Hanson Foundation School Program Advisory Board Member (2024-2026)
CNIB National Board of Directors: People & Culture Commitee, Special Projects, CEO Search & Evaluations (2019-2026)
…many others in adapted sport in the previous century
Accomplishments & Awards
CNIB Century of Change Award for Outstanding Voluntary Contributions (2019)
Russ Gutherie Award for Exemplary Student Service (ASSC 2017)
National Honorary Chair of CNIB (2017-2019)
Edmonton Sports Hall of Fame Inductee (2001)
Paralympic Gold Medalist (2000) in the team sport of Goalball