Leadership & building organizations
Growing a mission from an idea into an institution, and the leadership it takes at each stage.
I'm a scientist, the CEO of Visions of Science, and a two-time TEDx speaker. Speaking is the heart of my work, and it has grown into much more.
Conferences and TEDx, convocations and classrooms, podcasts and panels.
Keynotes, panels, fireside chats, and convocations for conferences, universities, companies, and foundations.
Growing a mission from an idea into an institution, and the leadership it takes at each stage.
Why a child's postal code should never decide their relationship with science.
Making complex ideas land with any audience, without making them small.
Moving past statements toward structural change that reflects the communities served.
The idea at the heart of my TEDx talk: curiosity is a birthright, not a privilege.
A scientist's path into leadership, and what each world can learn from the other.
It opens onto workshops, advisory, media, and the community work that anchors everything I do.
Multi-session workshops and ongoing advising for schools, companies, and nonprofits.
Explore →Strategy and guidance for leaders building equity, STEM, and mission-driven programs.
Explore →On-camera science, interviews, and expert commentary for national outlets.
See media →Writing and ideas on science, equity, and leadership, from TEDx stages to op-eds.
Read more →Leading Visions of Science, bringing STEM to young people across Canada.
Visit vosnl.org ↗“I have never seen any speaker have such a profound impact or spark more powerful conversations about equity and inclusion.”
“How she authentically connects with the audience every time and shares her experience in a way that makes listeners take note, take heed, and take action.”
“You can literally see the mind shift in the young visionaries she is looking to inspire. Her presentation is an invitation to continue walking the journey with her.”
I'm a scientist and the CEO of Visions of Science, where I've spent more than 15 years widening access to STEM for young people across Canada. I hold a PhD in chemistry, have given two TEDx talks, and serve on several boards, including the Ontario Science Centre and the Toronto Foundation.
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