Born in Vancouver.  Lived in Greater Vancouver Area until went to Toronto for Law School after undergrad at UBC.  Practised law at major downtown law firm for 7 years then joined BC Securities Commission in policy area.  Did that for 16 years and for last 4 responsible for connecting our senior executives to senior executives in our regulated community.

Also Chair of Dress for Success Vancouver, a wonderful charity that promotes the economic independence of economically disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.