Athletic Background & Recognition
Before transitioning into tech, I was a member of the Canadian Women’s National Rugby Team for nearly two decades. Competing at the international level while maintaining a full-time career shaped how I approach accountability, teamwork, and sustained performance—values that continue to inform how I work today.
Athlete Mindset
I spent close to twenty years competing as a high-performance athlete, balancing elite training, competition, and professional responsibilities. That experience required discipline, adaptability, and a strong sense of responsibility to the team—qualities that translate directly to collaborative, high-expectation work environments.
What that experience reinforced
- Accountability to teammates and shared outcomes
- Comfort operating in high-pressure, fast-moving environments
- A team-first approach to problem-solving
- Openness to feedback and continuous improvement
- Focus and resilience during challenging situations
This background influences how I approach long-term projects, cross-functional collaboration, and accountability in my professional work.
Career Highlights
- Represented Canada internationally from 1994 to 2011
- One of only five players to compete in five Rugby World Cups (1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
- Earned 66 international caps
- Former national team captain
- Selected to the All-World Team to play against the New Zealand Black Ferns
Rugby Canada Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Rugby Canada Hall of Fame in 2016.
Rugby Canada Hall of Fame Induction Video