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Developed and executed sales cycle integrating audience growth, visibility, trust-based lead generation, conversion, and la Founder/Owner/Operator - The Cove Healing Centre: 1800 s.f. multidisciplinary clinic in Woodbridge Ontario offering innovative holistic programs for anxiety management. Ran a full-time private psychotherapy practice 2012 - 2020. 8000+ clinical hours. Specialized in trauma-informed, psychodynamic and embodied approaches. Early adopter, educator and promoter in third wave psychedelic renaissance. Served 150+ clients with harm reduction approach to psilocybin.

Translated the complexity of algorithmic trading and electronic markets into clear insight for institutional audiences, regulators, and the public. Published influential research on HFT, algorithmic execution, and market design. Exceptional communication: Regular speaker and media contributor; featured on TV and print: FT, WSJ, BNN, Globe & Mail. Advised internal and external stakeholders during high-stakes regulatory and structural shifts, helping teams adapt to volatility with clarity and foresight.

Analytical and data proficiency: Built ITG Canada's public-facing market structure research platform, translating complex market microstructure shifts (e.g. market fragmentation, dark liquidity, order type evolution, regulatory changes) into actionable insights for institutional clients and internal stakeholders. Trusted advisor and thought partner for the firm’s largest quantitative clients including pension funds, investment management firms, and alternative investment companies. High Growth adaptability: Key team member during ITG Canada’s rise to dominance in Canadian electronic trading. Leadership: Served on the firm’s leadership team during a period of strategic repositioning, contributing to organizational design, cross-functional planning, and research strategy. Cross-functional project management across infrastructure, data, development, compliance, operations, trading, sales, and the executive team. Launched index research product to support ETF and index trading strategies. Product management: algorithmic trading performance reports and index research products. Team development: Managed and developed a team of quantitative analysts; repositioned research from internal analytics to a client-facing strategic function. Represented the firm in media (print/TV), industry panels, and conferences as a subject-matter expert in trading and market structure.

Algorithmic trader and execution strategist for U.S. and Canadian pension funds and asset managers. Delivered superior execution quality through advanced transaction cost analysis (TCA), customized algorithms selection, and block liquidity sourcing. Superior coverage of top-tier accounts. “She is our best coverage.” (Top 5 US Pension Fund and Top Global ETF Provider). Known for balancing precision execution with deep client advisory on microstructure and algorithmic performance.