I was brought up in East Jeddore, Nova Scotia. My mother and grandfather led the way as entrepreneurs in the community, providing me with a firsthand view of the time and tenacity that goes into owning your own business and thriving with the everyday challenges.

This upbringing led me in two very different directions - my career in Finance/International business, and my career as a Canadian athlete and Olympian.

There's a curious paradox I discovered as an athlete. While I may have competed in 200-meter sprints, the training was a marathon. It took focus, patience and critical thinking to take advantage of the personalized coaching and training I received to become a ten-time Canadian champion and a double Commonwealth Games medalist.

Focus, patience and critical thinking have also been my approach to the financial world. After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce, I gained experience in both the private and public finance sectors through a career that spanned Scotiabank, RBC, the Canadian Commonwealth Games Committee, Dalhousie University and ACOA.

Today, I use my experience and passion for athletics and finance to guide my clients and support my community. I first understand what's important to you and what makes your situation unique. I then create personalized strategies tailored to your situation, as my coaches did for me, by focusing on quality investments, estate advice, tax efficient insurance strategies, and goals-based planning to help you be successful.

I believe the measure of a person's life is the effect they have on others. I am passionate about giving where I can make the most impact in my community. I chair the Women in Communications and Technology Association Board for Nova Scotia and am the Director of High Performance on the Board for Athletics Nova Scotia. I volunteer as Coach to up-and-coming athletic talent.

Now I'd like to hear your story. Give me a call to talk about your own goals and I'll build you a plan to reach them.