I've been working at the Centre for Social Innovation since 2005. My role covers a few areas... I look after our relationships with other shared spaces... I'm leading the upcoming Regent Park initiative... I am working alongside Tonya to develop our vision for social innovation and I am doing a bit of research and writing here and there. I'm also leading the development of CSI's new community intranet. Previously, I worked in the Research Department of Imagine Canada. I have a master's degree in Communication and Cultural Studies. My research explored the relationship among technology, organizational culture and organizational structure within civil society. I have a long-standing interest in the "history and philosophy" of technology though I am generally quite a late adopter! (first cell phone = 2009) I play floor hockey (can't skate!) and ultimate frisbee...and poker... I love the idea of reading but I never seem to do it...

Why I do what I do:

I used to work in marketing, then did the "travel the world" thing for a while. When I came back, I knew i wanted to devote my energy to "something good". But I never felt really passionate about a specific cause. I remember learning the term 'civil society' and being quite entranced. I love the idea that there is a space outside of government and the private sector where people can gather to solve challenges. The creativity and energy that is emerging from this space right now is totally exciting, and I'm thrilled to contribute myself to its development . More concretely, I love dynamic and challenging work, and being at the Centre for Social Innovation is a perfect landing spot for me. I like getting my nose into all different components of our organization (budgets, programming, operations, strategy, etc.) and I have the chance to pursue my own interests under the CSI's ample umbrella. I do what I do because I find it meaningful, rewarding, engaging and - despite outward appearance - a hell of a lot of fun!