Job Description
I own an adventure tourism company that runs canoeing trips in the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. I have been a river guide for 25 years paddling 25,000 kms on rivers and teaching/coaching guides and paddlers on northern rivers. I care deeply about encouraging Canadians to visit the far north and inspiring /coaching young people about these career opportunities especially young women.
Relevant School Subjects
- Business
- Canadian and World Studies
- Guidance and Career Education
Areas of Expertise
- Leisure/Sports/Tourism
Career Story
After graduating with an English degree, I started a woodworking company. A number of years later, I went back to school taking an MBA at York U. I worked as a business consultant for 15 years and during this time started the canoe guiding company.