I bring over 25 years of global experience in international development, leadership, and strategic transformation. My work has spanned continents, cultures, and contexts—from managing complex, multi-million-dollar initiatives to building high-performing teams and fostering inclusive organizational cultures.

If you're stepping into a new role, exploring a career shift, seeking to grow into greater leadership, or trying to find your voice in spaces that weren’t built with you in mind—I understand what that takes. I've lived it.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked in environments where representation was limited, where leadership and gender stereotypes were present, and where the burden of proof was often unevenly distributed. I’ve successfully navigated the parallel demands of a thriving international career, single parenthood, and the emotional weight of being a long-distance caregiver to family all while continuing to lead, adapt, and grow.

This understanding is grounded in experience. I know how personal and professional resilience are woven together, and how important it is to have support when you’re holding a lot.

My professional journey includes founding a successful business in my twenties, more than 25 years in international development, 15 of those in senior leadership roles, and more recently, working alongside individuals and teams across cultures and regions to strengthen leadership clarity, navigate complexity, and drive purposeful momentum. I’ve worked with governments, civil society organizations, and multilateral institutions to shape programs, lead teams, and deliver meaningful results.

I have completed advanced professional coach training through an ICF-accredited program, including training in personal and executive coaching, observed coaching practice, mentor coaching, and assessment against ICF competencies. I am a member of the International Coaching Federation and have been coaching professionals and leaders since 2021. I am also certified to administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, EQ-i 2.0, and EQ 360.

I hold a Master’s degree in Education from the Université de Montréal and a Bachelor’s degree in History from the Université du Québec à Montréal.

I am proud of my complex intersectional identity. My mother, whose family was originally from Quebec, was born in New Brunswick and settled in Montreal. My Ethiopian father experienced profound displacement early in life—uprooted by the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1935, he spent his formative years in a refugee camp in Kenya before continuing his education in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. I grew up in Ethiopia, in a household where multiple languages, histories, and perspectives coexisted. My upbringing was shaped not only by the country I lived in, but by the intentional, outward-looking way my parents engaged with the world and how I’ve continued to do so throughout my life and career.

After many years of living and working abroad, I returned to Canada and now live in Quebec. While I’m based here, my work remains global. I collaborate with individuals and organizations around the world, mostly through virtual engagements.

Since 2023, I’ve been an active member of BPW Montréal, where I served as Treasurer and Vice President. I am now serving as President. This work reflects my ongoing commitment to equity, leadership, and community impact.

From advancing major development programs to coaching professionals and leaders through change, I bring a blend of strategic insight and human-centered perspective. Whether the challenge is structural, interpersonal, or both, I help people move forward with greater clarity and purpose.