Hi. I’m Alison.
I’ve been an adventurer. I’ve been a consultant and I’ve been a lawyer.
I’ve been a non-profit Program Director, Executive Director, and Board Member.
I’ve managed finances, operations, human resources. I’ve been an employee and an employer.
I have spent many years finding my own life path and striving in my career.
I have personally experienced the energy, excitement, and sense of fulfillment that comes with being who I truly am and doing something I love.
And now I want that for you, too.
Legal Expertise
Business
Charitable/Non-Profit
Employment
Public Interest
Career Expertise
Leadership and Management
Organizational Governance
Advocacy, Campaigning, and Public Engagement
Government Relations
Operations and Finance
Communications and Development
Program Development and Evaluation
Non-profit and Foundations
About Me
I am a lawyer and non-profit executive. I am a certified personal and business coach through Canada Coach Academy, a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and am currently in the process of achieving Associate Certified Coach (ACC) status through the ICF.
My passion is in personal and organizational potential.
I have personally found coaching to be the best tool in helping me to grow as a person, achieve career advancement, and develop my executive and leadership skills.
Now I want to help others with their growth and career journeys.
My educational background is in law (J.D., University of Ottawa), International Affairs (M.A., Carleton University) and Environmental Studies (BSc.H, Queen’s University).
After completing my undergraduate degree and a ten month internship in India with the Canadian International Development Agency I worked as a human health risk assessor at a nationwide environmental consulting firm. In 2007 I returned to university to study law and international affairs, and then worked as a corporate lawyer in downtown Toronto. In 2014 I began looking for roles that would allow me to marry my legal skills and corporate understanding with my passion for the environment, and moved to Edmonton to run a chapter of a national non-profit, charitable organization.
Three years later I returned to Ontario, progressing from National Program Director to National Director of Operations and Legal Counsel to Interim National Executive Director of the organization. I am now a Program Director at a large family Foundation.
I am always striving, always working to improve myself by learning, and always interested in sharing what I learn.
I am a runner and have completed two full marathons, numerous 30km Around the Bay runs, half marathons, 10km, and 5km runs. I am passionate about the outdoors and love canoe tripping, hiking, cross country skiing, and camping. When I’m not outdoors you can find me reading, watching movies, or with friends.
I am also a solo-mom by choice to an adorable and very active little boy!
“To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily.
Not to dare is to lose oneself.”
- Kierkegaard