Professional Profile πŸ‘€

2021 - current

Founding Executive Director | Canadian Web3 Council

I successfully launched and run Canada's first crypto and Web3 industry association, elevating the industry’s profile with governments, regulators, media, and Canadians. I've been at the forefront of policy and regulatory strategy for the crypto and Web3 sectors, working closely with Canada's largest blockchain and crypto firms, including Wealthsimple, Coinbase, Kraken and the Ethereum Foundation.

2021 - 2022

Head of Canada, Middle-East & EU Public Affairs, | Reef Technology

I played a pivotal role in market launches and expansion, and helped orchestrate a comprehensive global policy and stakeholder engagement strategy to scale REEF’s logistics and mobility hubs.

2020 - 2021

Global Public Policy Lead, Personal & Health Safety | Uber (Global)

I helped develop and manage global policy frameworks and stakeholder relations for personal safety initiatives. My work successfully influenced EU regulations, and established key partnerships in LATAM and North America, enabling launch for advanced safety technologies.

2018 - 2020

Senior Public Policy Associate | Uber (Canada)

I helped launch Uber’s ride share services in Metro Vancouver and Halifax, while also securing 12 permanent regulations across the Greater Toronto Area. I formed a network of key stakeholders across Canada on key issues, enabling new product launches.

2009 - 2018

Various roles | Government & Private Sector

  • I spent five years working in various roles in government working for elected officials, Ministers and in the bureaucracy.
  • I spent two years working as a consultant lobbyist, advancing the interests of various federal and provincial clients, including, healthcare, energy, agriculture, technology and financial services.
  • I spent one year working with technology startups, wearing many hats ranging from product management and communications, to finance and operations.

Education πŸŽ“

2013-2015

Master of Public Policy | University of Toronto

2008-2013

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science | University of British Columbia

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Speaking engagements πŸ“£

  • Elevate Tech Conference, Toronto 2024
  • Consensus by Coindesk, Austin 2024
  • Bharat Web3 Association Compliance Session, Remote 2024
  • Blockchain Futurist Conference, Toronto 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Creative Destruction Lab Policy Summit, Toronto 2023
  • European Crypto Initiative Regulatory Session, Remote 2023
  • US Blockchain Association Policy Summit, Washington D.C. 2022
  • Web Summit, Portugal 2022
  • Ending Violence Association of British Columbia Annual Summit, Vancouver 2019