Kathy holds an MBA with a specialization in management consulting and has over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), she helps organizations and leaders manage change and build readiness for transition and continuity with an emphasis on preserving community value. She brings a holistic and cooperative approach to creating and supporting resilient and sustainable organizations, and is deeply passionate about using business and education as tools for positive social change.
Experience
Kathy brings hands-on experience as a business owner, advisor, and board member across the private and non-profit sectors (with a bit of municipal government work sprinkled in). She has founded and operated multiple businesses, served on boards and advisory committees, and worked closely with both individuals and teams navigating transition and organizational change. In addition to her consulting practice, she is a mentor through Royal Roads University and Futurpreneur, and teaches graduate-level change management.
Memberships and Committees
- Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada)
- Employee Ownership Canada (EOC)
- Futurpreneur Canada
- Disaster Recovery Institute Canada (DRI)
- Exit Planning Institute (EPI)
Education
2024
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
Exit Planning Institute
2023
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Royal Roads University
2023
Graduate Certificate in Management Consulting R
Royal Roads University
In progress
Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Economic Development,
Royal Roads University
Awards
2023
Founders Award
Royal Roads University
Research
Research interest
Community wealth building
Creating resilience and continuity in social enterprises and social impact organizations