I am a postsecondary educator & researcher based in Toronto, Canada. My work sits at the intersection of interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning, and digital business education. At Humber Polytechnic, I design learning experiences that connect students with industry challenges, bridging the classroom and the professional world through live client projects, cross-program collaborations, and international partnerships.
Outside the classroom, I am a mother, traveller, baker, and reader. I keep a running map of places I have explored, always looking forward to the next destination!
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Teaching & Learning
My teaching is built on connection: between disciplines, between the classroom and industry, and between students who think differently. I design learning experiences that incorporate industry client projects, cross-program collaborations, field trips, guest speakers, industry certifications, and international partnerships. In practice, this looks different every semester, but always includes some or most of these elements.
Awards & Recognition
My work has been recognized at both the institutional and national level, including Humber’s President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2023), the League for Innovation’s Innovation of the Year Award (2019), and the Longo Faculty of Business Distinguished Faculty Award (2018). Each of these honours reflects the collaborative spirit of the students, colleagues, and industry partners who have been part of this journey with me.
Funded Research
I have secured funding from national and institutional sources, including NSERC, the Ontario Centre of Innovation, and Humber Polytechnic, to pursue applied research at the intersection of education, technology, and community impact. My projects have explored AI in the classroom, interdisciplinary collaboration, digital tools for aging and caregiving, and online presence for small businesses.
International Conferences
I have presented and participated in conferences and international engagements across North America, Europe, and Asia, on topics including AI in education, digital business, sustainability, systems thinking, and interdisciplinary teaching. Recent highlights include International Week at Parul University in India (2026), the KEA Charrette in Copenhagen (2024), and the Cengage Computing Experience in the USA (2024 & 2025).
Signature Projects
Over the years I have launched and led several initiatives that bring together students, industry, and community in meaningful ways, including The Digital Hub, the Fashion History Project, the DigiPod Podcast Network, Bakes & Bytes, the Diverse Speaker Series, and international COIL projects in Kenya and the Netherlands. Each project is rooted in interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning, and real-world impact.
Additional Certifications
- Research: TCPS2, EDIB, IP
- Humber’s Employability Modules: Systems Thinking, Sustainability
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