Professional Experience

Two decades of leadership in education and community development

2016 - Present

Director, Enrolment Management and Admissions

Crofton House School, Vancouver, BC

  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive Strategic Enrolment Management Plan
  • Re-designed the admissions process to ensure fairness, equity, and transparency
  • Spearheaded the implementation of a new Information Management System
  • Created application review rubrics to standardize evaluation processes
  • Developed the CHS Admissions Policy to guide institutional practices
  • Designed and implemented the launch of the CHS Financial Assistance Program
  • Collaborated with Marketing & Communications on annual marketing campaigns
School Admissions
2005 - 2016

Director, Athletics

St. George's School, Vancouver, BC

  • Managed Canada's largest independent school athletic program (23 sports & 35 recreational activities)
  • Led teams to over 100 Provincial and National Championships during 11-year tenure
  • Developed the SGS Athletics Strategic Plan to guide program development
  • Created innovative student-to-student Community Partnership with Musqueam First Nation
  • Implemented athlete development programs that emphasized character education
  • Worked with and mentored coaches in a Double-Goal approach; character development and athletic success
School Athletics
2004 - 2005

Senior Development Officer

University of British Columbia Athletics, Vancouver, BC

  • Cultivated and managed the UBC Athletics donor pipeline
  • Successfully fundraised $5M to meet annual development goals
  • Developed sponsorship packages for varsity athletic programs
  • Created donor recognition programs to enhance engagement
University Athletics

NBA Leadership Roles

2001 - 2004

Senior Director, Community Investment

Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis, TN

  • Founded the Memphis Grizzlies Foundation
  • Established key community partnerships including:
    • St. Jude's Children's Hospital - $5M short-term care facility
    • Memphis Athletic Ministries - $5M athletic program for at-risk youth
    • Memphis Grizzlies Charter School - $5M preparatory school
  • Created transitional housing programs for single mothers established nba community educational outreach programs including the Read to Succeed initiative
NBA Community
1996 - 2001

Manager, Community Relations

Vancouver Grizzlies, Vancouver, BC

  • Established community partnerships with:
    • Tseil Watuth First Nation
    • Squamish First Nation
    • Musqueam First Nation
    • Ronald McDonald House
    • Basketball BC Junior Grizzlies program
  • Developed outreach programs for Downtown Eastside organizations
  • Created partnerships with Salvation Army Harbour Lights
Community Relations

Key Achievements

01
Enrollment Planning

Strategic Enrollment Planning

Developed comprehensive enrollment strategies that increased applicant pools while maintaining institutional standards

25% Increase 2016-Present
02
Community Foundation

Community Foundation Creation

Established the Memphis Grizzlies Foundation that continues to impact thousands annually

$15M+ Raised 10,000+ Served
03
Athletic Program

Athletic Program Development

Built one of Canada's most successful school athletic programs with 90+ provincial championships

90+ Championships 23 Sports
04
First Nations

First Nations Partnerships

Pioneered meaningful, ongoing partnerships with multiple First Nations communities

5+ Communities 15+ Years