What I do:

I design and lead research systems that aim higher. My work focuses on aligning vision, policy, and operational strategy to strengthen the impact of science and innovation. I’ve worked at the highest levels of both university and government, and I understand how to move institutions from ambition to execution. I’ve led major initiatives in equity, diversity and inclusion, Indigenous research, talent development, and research infrastructure—always with an eye on long-term outcomes, not just short-term wins. What drives me is the conviction that the research ecosystem must evolve—urgently and structurally. We can no longer afford systems that reward inertia, dilute excellence, or fail to connect with society’s pressing challenges. My mission is to push the ecosystem toward bold, focused, and accountable leadership—grounded in both curiosity and purpose.

Ask me about:

My specialty is research system transformation. I work at the intersection of governance, funding, and institutional strategy. Ask me about how to design talent pipelines that align with global competition. Ask me about embedding EDI and Indigenous approaches into strategy without making them symbolic. Ask me how universities and governments can build real capacity for innovation—without hollowing out the core mission of research. What sets my approach apart is the combination of policy fluency and institutional experience. I’ve shaped national frameworks and implemented complex change in real institutions. I understand what it takes to lead across silos, budgets, and politics. If we want a research system that delivers—on talent, innovation, and trust—we need to rethink how we design it from the ground up. That’s the conversation I want to have.

Why me:

Because I combine deep systems thinking with a track record of delivery. I believe in research excellence—and I believe our systems must be redesigned to make that excellence possible and impactful. Too often, we reward safety, not strategy. We spread resources thin to keep peace, not to drive performance. I want to change that. I’ve led transformative initiatives that challenged business-as-usual—from implementing national EDI strategies to building research talent programs, to integrating Indigenous leadership into mainstream policy. I know how to navigate institutions, but I don’t mistake tradition for effectiveness. I stand out because I bring a clear-eyed, future-focused approach rooted in execution and coalition-building. I’m not here to manage decline—I’m here to help shape what comes next.

Fun facts:

I believe leadership today requires more than institutional loyalty or technical expertise. It requires intellectual honesty, the ability to make hard choices, and a willingness to rethink systems that no longer serve their purpose. I value collaboration—but I also value friction when it’s productive. I often work at the boundary between comfort and change, because that’s where real progress happens. (And yes, I talk things through with my cat, Moutarde, and occasionally with ChatGPT. Clarity comes from unlikely places.)

Sector: Academia (Post Secondary)

English proficiency: Read, Write, Speak

French proficiency: Read, Write, Speak

Title: Professor

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Gender: Female

Demographic: European / White