I’m a seasoned Privacy, Compliance, and Risk Management Leader with over 20 years of experience guiding organizations through regulatory complexity, operational risk, and cross-border data protection challenges. My expertise spans highly regulated industries—including health care, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and cannabis—where I’ve built, scaled, and optimized governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs from the ground up. My approach is practical, business-aligned, and rooted in deep knowledge of Canadian and global privacy laws. I specialize in designing privacy and compliance strategies that don’t just check boxes—but actually empower innovation, build stakeholder trust, and ensure operational resilience. My strength lies in translating complex regulatory frameworks into actionable, scalable programs that align with both business priorities and ethical standards. I bring hands-on experience with key privacy and compliance frameworks, including: PIPEDA, Quebec’s Law 25, GDPR, CCPA, Health Canada Regulations, HIPAA, ICH Guidelines and GxP​/​GMP​/​GPP standards. I’ve successfully led cross-functional initiatives involving: Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) & Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) Policy & SOP development Privacy and compliance training Regulatory and internal audit readiness Vendor and third-party risk management Incident response & breach management Privacy-by-design program integration Governance framework development for startups and scale-ups I’ve helped companies bridge the gap between compliance and innovation—whether they’re preparing for an audit, scaling operations, or seeking licensing and market expansion. I’ve also taught compliance and regulatory affairs at the post-secondary level, further sharpening my ability to make complex frameworks accessible and actionable. I'm passionate about fostering cultures of accountability, enabling compliant growth, and building trust-driven systems that protect both organizations and the people they serve.