“As someone deeply committed to grassroots justice, financial transparency, and amplifying underrepresented voices, I’m honored to put my name forward for the Board of Directors of Amnesty International Canada’s English-Speaking Section. I bring over a decade of experience in governance, youth advocacy, and financial strategy, paired with a strong alignment to Amnesty’s mission, particularly in Indigenous rights and systemic equity.
My leadership journey began over 10 years ago with Big Brothers Big Sisters, where I progressed from mentee to Treasurer on the national youth council, and now serve as a Board Observer with Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada. In those roles, I co-developed the national Youth Engagement Strategy to embed youth voices in governance, secured sponsorship from Mercedes Benz Canada for the Youth Advisory Council and authored economic commentary on Canada–U.S. tariffs, distributed to 120+ agencies to support fiscal planning. I also served as Chair of the City of Lethbridge Youth Advisory Council, where I led a youth-driven initiative in partnership with three local news outlets and 28 businesses to promote community economic resilience through a “Buy Local” campaign. These experiences reflect my commitment to bottom-up, collaborative leadership, a model I believe is vital for Amnesty’s member-driven structure.
Professionally, I work as a venture capital analyst at San Francisco based Builders VC, where I am helping deploy $600m USD in capital over the next 6 years. In this role, I sit on both sides of the table, evaluating pitches from startups and supporting our portfolio companies as they scale. I often serve as a fractional CFO, helping early-stage ventures craft their fundraising strategies, build financial infrastructure, and navigate the high-stakes process of securing capital. I know what it takes to raise money intelligently, assess risk in uncertain conditions, and pitch a bold vision in a way that earns trust and investment. These are the very skills Amnesty needs right now as it navigates financial challenges and organizational restructuring—and I bring them with a strategic mindset rooted in mission, not margin.
These skills are especially relevant as Amnesty International Canada navigates financial constraints and organizational restructuring. I bring a strategic mindset rooted in innovation, financial discipline, and opportunity-building, and I’m confident in helping steer Amnesty toward long-term resilience without compromising the integrity of its mission.
At the heart of my work, however, is a profound commitment to community wellness, equity, and trauma-informed care. I am the co-founder of BirchBark Health, a nonprofit dedicated to improving access to culturally safe healthcare for Indigenous communities in remote and rural areas. Since launching, we have raised close to $75,000, established a strategic partnership with Telus Health, and worked alongside Indigenous leaders like Dr. Tailfeathers to co-create solutions that reflect local knowledge and priorities. This initiative was born out of my frontline work as a mentor at a First Nations Safe Home and with Big Brothers Big Sisters, where I’ve spent years walking alongside youth navigating systemic barriers—racism, poverty, abuse, and intergenerational trauma.
I offer Amnesty a combination of board-level governance, financial and fundraising expertise, and on-the-ground community engagement. I’m passionate about building a future for Amnesty that is financially resilient, grounded in collaboration, and innovative in its pursuit of justice—where human rights are defended boldly, inclusively, and from the ground up.
