Where I’ve Worked
Relaxed Performance Consulting
Soulpepper Theatre Company
Young Centre for Performing Arts
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Roy Thomson Hall
Thousand Islands Playhouse
National Ballet of Canada
Comedy Bar
Hot Docs International Documentary Festival
WeeFestival Arts and Culture for Early Years
Public Speaking
OPTA (Ontario Professional Ticketing Association) - October 2021 - Guest Speaker/Presenter - Relaxed Processes - Moving Past Accessibility Towards Inclusion
Spark the Future! (Theatre Direct) - April 2021 - Panelist - Accessibility in the Digital Age
Arts Engage Learning (Ontario Presents) - March 2021 - Panelist & Break Out Room Host - How to Relax Your Process to Encourage Creativity & Grace
Forward Impact (Trenton Military Family Resource Centre) - March 2021 - Panelist - How to take programming online and make it successful
Arts Engage Learning (Ontario Presents) - October 2020 - Panelist - Lifelong Arts: Community Engaged Arts Through the Lens of Age (Breakout room leader - How Relaxing your Performance can create a welcoming space for audiences of all ages and all abilities)
Arts Reach 2020 Virtual Roundtables - Presenter - Relaxed Performances - Who, Why & How
Arts Reach 2019 - Panelist - Relaxed Performances: Who, Why & How
Reel Access Discovery Forum - May 2019 - Facilitator
OPTA (Ontario Professional Ticketing Association) -February 2019 - Guest Speaker/Presenter- Introduction to Relaxed Performances
Arts Reach 2018 - Panelist - Best Practices for Exceeding Accessibility Laws: Creating a Culture of Inclusion
Awards
RAD Community Developer 2021
The RAD Community Developer Award acknowledges an individual who, in their personal, public, or work life, actively contributes to a shared vision of a diverse, accessible, inclusive and welcoming community for ALL. This person's efforts help to ensure there is a meaningful place for everyone by inviting collaboration and fostering connection in our #RADCommunity. Brockville & District Association for Community Involvement
Award Nominations
Governor General’s Award for Community History:
A Lasting Impression - Director, Elgin & Area Heritage Society 2012
RILTS Time Tours - Writer, Director & Producer, Elgin & Area Heritage Society 2012 The Silver Lining - Director & Producer, Friends of Murphys Point Park 2011
Grant Recipient
Digital Sparks 2021 - The WeeFestival of Arts and Culture: The Star Chaser virtual pilot project - March 2021
Ontario Arts Council Theatre Recommender Grant:
Supreme Fort Maker & Trusted Advisor - December 2014