MaRS Discovery District

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MaRS Discovery District is a not-for-profit corporation founded in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2000. Its stated goal is to commercialize publicly funded medical research and other technologies with the help of local private enterprises and as such is a public-private partnership. Address: 101 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, Canada Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Mon SundayClosedMonday9AM–5PMTuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturdayClosedSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Province: Ontario Founded: May 31, 2000 Type of business: Charitable trust: Place name: : : Website: Category: : : : Website: http://www.marsdd.com/ Category: Non-Profit Organization Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Vijender Trivedi Vijender Trivedi Toronto, Canada Area Details
Vijender Trivedi's MaRS Discovery District Experience April 2011 - July 2013
Job Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Technology
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Weight Watchers  September 2013 - Present
Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology  January 2014 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   April 2011 - July 2013
Israeli Asset Management Company   October 2010 - May 2011
Accenture Services  July 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Content Management, Product Marketing, Entrepreneurship..., Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Economic Development, Coaching, Start-ups, Research, Leadership, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Program Management, Marketing, Consulting, Brand Management, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing

Education
York University - Schulich School of Business   2010 — 2011
MBA, Marketing and Strategy

Jaypee University of Information Technology   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Bioinformatics

Sima Gandhi Sima Gandhi Toronto, Canada Area Details
Sima Gandhi's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2014 - Present
Job
Industry Construction
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   2014 - Present
The Skylar Project   January 2012 - Present
Educational Solutions Worldwide Inc.   November 2009 - Present
Solera Corp.   1999 - 2008
Idealite Products Inc.   1992 - 1998

Skills
International Education, New Business Development, Coaching, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Editing, Tutoring, Financial Analysis, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., Export Finance, International Relations, International Business, Spanish, Research, Intercultural...

Education
Ryerson University   2012 — 2013
Certificate in Project Management

Une Education Pour Demain   2010 — 2012
Language and Mathematics Teaching

University of Toronto   1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Fariha Husain Fariha Husain Toronto, Canada Area Details
Fariha Husain's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2015 - April 2015
Job Master of Global Affairs
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Secretaría de Innovación, Ciencia y Tecnología   January 2015 - Present
University of Toronto - Munk School of Global Affairs  January 2015 - May 2015
Global Ideas Institute   December 2014 - May 2015
MaRS Discovery District   January 2015 - April 2015
Journal of International Law and International Relations   October 2013 - April 2015
Global Conversations   October 2013 - April 2015
Swarovski  June 2013 - December 2014
United Nations Association in Canada  October 2014 - October 2014
MaRS Discovery District   May 2014 - August 2014
Munk Graduate Student Conference   October 2013 - March 2014

Skills
International Relations, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Leadership, Editing, Research, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Proposal Writing, Sponsorship, Publications, Public Policy, Qualitative Research, Discussion Facilitation, Report Writing, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Social Media

Education
University of Toronto   2013 — 2015
Master of Global Affairs

McMaster University   2008 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Life Science, Political Science, Minor Psychology

Nick Petten Nick Petten Toronto, Canada Area Details
Nick Petten's MaRS Discovery District Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Researcher, Evaluator and Consultant with an MA in Early Childhood Studies
Industry Research
Experience
Avenir Analytics Ltd.   April 2015 - Present
Ryerson University  July 2014 - Present
Grassroots Youth Collaborative   September 2014 - Present
Ryerson University, Early Learning Centre   September 2014 - Present
Canadian Student Association for Children's Rights   September 2014 - Present
Blink Evaluations   April 2013 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   June 2012 - Present
Microsoft  March 2011 - June 2013
Ryerson University  September 2011 - August 2012
Social Innovation Generation (SiG)   March 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Education Technology, Public-private..., Video Game Pedagogy, Teaching, Corporate Social..., Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Early Childhood..., International Education, Educational Technology, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Public Speaking, Training, Social Networking, Strategic Communications, Research, Program Management, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Management

Education
Ryerson University   2011 — 2012
Master of Arts (MA), Early Childhood Studies

University of Waterloo   2003 — 2008
Bachelor, Psychology and International Studies

Sedbergh   1993 — 1995
Primary education, Play, nature, sports.

Jacqueline Craig Jacqueline Craig Toronto, Canada Area Details
Jacqueline Craig's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Director of Academics; Applied Math & Computer Engineering Student
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Engineering Society of Queen's University  February 2015 - Present
Applied Mathematics Executive   March 2014 - March 2015
MaRS Discovery District   May 2014 - August 2014
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre  May 2013 - August 2013
North Toronto Aquatics Club   September 2009 - June 2012
Centre Camp  June 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Matlab, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Research, Team Leadership, Software Development, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Teaching, Programming, Java, HTML

Education
Queen's University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mathematics and Engineering

TanenbaumCHAT

Michael Kwok Michael Kwok Toronto, Canada Area Details
Michael Kwok's MaRS Discovery District Experience September 2013 - May 2014
Job Educational Talk Abdominal Emergencies Seminar Project at Rouge Valley Health System
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Rouge Valley Health System  June 2015 - Present
Kids Now   August 2014 - Present
Transnomis Solutions Inc.   August 2015 - August 2015
Rouge Valley Health System  June 2015 - June 2015
University Health Network  June 2015 - June 2015
UNICEF Canada  October 2014 - April 2015
MEDLIFE  October 2014 - April 2015
Global Brigades, Inc.   October 2014 - April 2015
St. Michael's Hospital   July 2014 - July 2014
MaRS Discovery District   September 2013 - May 2014

Education
McMaster University   2015 — 2018
Honours Life Sciences (Hons. B.Sc.)

McMaster University   2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Life Sciences (B.Sc.)

Crescent School   2008 — 2014
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Science

Allan Thai Allan Thai Toronto, Canada Area Details
Allan Thai's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Startups | Events | Social Enterprise
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Enactus George Brown College   September 2014 - September 2015
George Brown College  January 2015 - April 2015
startGBC   November 2014 - April 2015
Amplifii Corporation   June 2014 - December 2014
MaRS Discovery District   May 2014 - August 2014
MaRS Centre for Impact Investing   May 2014 - August 2014
SAGE Canada  September 2009 - August 2014
Ryerson Entrepreneur Institute   September 2009 - May 2014
Start Me Up Ryerson   September 2010 - April 2014
Appreciation Events Canada   May 2013 - November 2013

Education
George Brown College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Ryerson University   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm)

Lucas Armstrong Lucas Armstrong Toronto, Canada Area Details
Lucas Armstrong's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Market Intelligence Analyst at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Research
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   May 2013 - Present
CIAO AM530   October 2012 - November 2013
Armstrong Manor Farm   June 2005 - August 2012
Alliance Agri-Turf   April 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Qualitative Research, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Survey Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Research Ethics, Proposal Writing, Budget Proposals, Literature Reviews, Time Management, Report Writing

Education
Wilfrid Laurier University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Humber College   2012 — 2013
Post-Graduate Research Analysis Certificate, Research Analysis

Claire Drummond Claire Drummond Greater Boston Area Details
Claire Drummond's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2015 - June 2015
Job Masters in Global Affairs (2015)
Industry Program Development
Experience
CIC (fka Cambridge Innovation Center)   July 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   January 2015 - June 2015
University of Toronto  September 2013 - June 2015
University of Toronto - Munk School of Global Affairs  August 2014 - May 2015
swisspeace   May 2014 - January 2015
UNC Asheville- Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs   May 2013 - July 2013
UNC Asheville  March 2011 - May 2013
Residential Education and Housing Operations, UNCA   August 2009 - May 2011
Residential Education and Housing Operations in UNCA   May 2010 - March 2011

Skills
Higher Education, Community Outreach, Student Affairs, Student Development, Microsoft Office, Research, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Leadership, Facebook, Event Planning, Public Relations, Program Development, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Budgets, Volunteer Management, Staff Development, Fundraising, Student Leadership, Spanish, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Teaching

Education
Munk School of Global Affairs; University of Toronto   2013 — 2015
Master of Global Affairs, Global Capital Markets

University of North Carolina at Asheville   2008 — 2013
BA in Spanish and BS in Management, BA in Spanish & BS in Management

Jamie Arron Jamie Arron Toronto, Canada Area Details
Jamie Arron's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Entrepreneur, Project Manager & Community Organizer
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Arooma Canada   September 2014 - Present
Trellis Design   August 2014 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   January 2014 - Present
Dalhousie Student Union  May 2012 - April 2013
Dalhousie Student Union  May 2011 - April 2012
Dalhousie University  September 2009 - April 2010
Office of the Mayor  September 2009 - April 2010
Mavericks of Social Change   September 2007 - April 2010
Slingshot Inc  May 2007 - August 2008
The Director's Cut Workshops   June 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Social Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Research, Nonprofits, Community Development, Fundraising, Program Management, Copywriting, Social Media Management, Organizational..., Creative Writing, Team Facilitation, Digital Photography, Strategic Partnerships, Partnership-building, Social Capital, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, Social Listening, Event Planning, Communications Planning, Concert Production, Constructive Feedback, Volunteer Management, Policy Analysis, Policy Writing, Public Policy, Procurement, Youth Empowerment, Community Empowerment, Travel Writing, Music Festivals, Storytelling, Placemaking, Government Advocacy, Community Organizing, Social Networking, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, Publicity, Campaign Managment, Project Planning, Project Management, Project Coordination, Budget Setting

Education
University of Toronto   2013 — 2015
Certificate in Public Relations

Studio Y   2014 — 2014

Dalhousie University   2007 — 2011
B.A.

Gap Year   2006 — 2007

Unionville High School   2002 — 2006

Corby Fine Corby Fine Toronto, Canada Area Details
Corby Fine's MaRS Discovery District Experience November 2014 - Present
Job
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Rogers Communications  June 2015 - Present
Adobe  January 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   November 2014 - Present
CareGuide  August 2014 - Present
IAB Canada  June 2011 - Present
Rogers Communications  July 2014 - June 2015
Shifthub   October 2012 - September 2014
Extreme Startups   September 2012 - September 2014
Rogers  November 2013 - July 2014
Rogers Media  December 2011 - November 2013

Skills
New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Strategy, Account Management, Team Management, Interactive Marketing, Mobile, Negotiation, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Social Media, E-commerce, Customer Relations, Audience Segmentation, Ad Exchanges, Ad Networks, Mobile Devices, Start-ups, CRM, Business Development, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Analytics, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Web Analytics, Leadership, Advertising, Team Leadership, Product Management, SEM, PPC, Marketing, Online Marketing, Brand Development, Management, Brand Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Customer Acquisition, Go-to-market Strategy, Sales Management

Education
University of Phoenix   2000 — 2003
MBA

Ryerson University   1993 — 1997
BAA

ITI   1997 — 1997
Diploma

Shirin Habibi Shirin Habibi Toronto, Canada Area Details
Shirin Habibi's MaRS Discovery District Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Program Manager, Business Acceleration Program (BAP) at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   September 2013 - Present
Cogniciti   January 2011 - October 2013
RBC Dominion Securities  2009 - 2010

Skills
Project Management, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Team Leadership

Education
Stanford University   2009 — 2010
Project Management

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2004 — 2008
Human Biology and Biology

Carrie-Anne Pidgeon Carrie-Anne Pidgeon Toronto, Canada Area Details
Carrie-Anne Pidgeon's MaRS Discovery District Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Real Estate
Industry Real Estate
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   November 2013 - Present
Canadian Outback Adventures & Events  March 2013 - January 2014
Toronto Artscape   January 2012 - October 2012
Petal Stop   March 2009 - September 2010
Mars Canada LTD   June 2004 - March 2009

Skills
Persuasion, Organization, Creative Direction, Problem Solving, Self-starter, Project Management, Floral Design, Adaptability, Motivation, People-oriented, Reliability, Highly versatile, Perseverance, Dedication to..., Efficiency, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Sponsorship, Event Planning, Event Management, Trade Shows, Public Speaking, Parties, Private Events, Coordinating Events, Meeting Planning, Receptions

Education
George Brown College   2010 — 2012
Special Event Planning

University of Guelph   2009 — 2010
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management

Humber College   2004 — 2004
English Language and Literature/Letters

Toby Druce Toby Druce Toronto, Canada Area Details
Toby Druce's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2010 - 2012
Job Street Outreach Program Officer
Industry Program Development
Experience
City of Toronto  October 2004 - May 2015
ReFramed Technology   January 2010 - January 2013
The City of Toronto Administrative,Professional,Supervisory Association   December 2010 - January 2012
MaRS Discovery District   2010 - 2012
ISUH   2004 - 2005
Region of Peel  2004 - 2005
Seaton House   1999 - 2004
Dixon Hall  1991 - 1997

Skills
Research, Social Services, Policy, Program Evaluation, Social Media, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Event Planning, Project Management, Project Planning, Grant Writing, Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, Program Development, Public Policy, Data Analysis, Volunteer Management, Request for Proposal...

Education
Ryerson University   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work

Malvern CI   1980 — 1984

MaRS E201

Anita Eng Anita Eng Toronto, Canada Area Details
Anita Eng's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2011 - 2011
Job Air Quality Research Engineering & Scientific Support at Environment Canada
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Environment Canada (Toronto)   May 2012 - Present
Environment Canada  May 2012 - November 2012
University of Toronto  September 2011 - May 2012
Statistics Canada  2011 - 2011
MaRS Discovery District   2011 - 2011
University of Toronto (St. George)   2010 - 2010
Dr. Sgro Optometrists   2009 - 2009

Skills
Environmental Science, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Awareness, Data Analysis, Research, Sustainability, Scientific Writing, Mandarin, Cantonese, Teaching, Science, Biochemistry, Environmental Policy, Water Quality, Statistics, Mass Spectrometry, Field Work, Ecology, Environmental..., ArcGIS, Climate Change, Sampling, Biology, Analysis, Report Writing

Education
University of Toronto   2011 — 2012
MSc, Environmental Science

Queen's University   2006 — 2010
BScH, Biology

Queen's University   2006 — 2009
BSc, Biochemistry

Winston Churchill C.I.   2003 — 2006
High School

Wexford C.I.   2002 — 2003
High School, Special Series Art

Sarah Hickman Sarah Hickman Toronto, Canada Area Details
Sarah Hickman's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Senior Policy and Program Analyst at Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Ontario Public Service
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Ontario Public Service   March 2015 - Present
Provincial/Territorial Secretariat for the Forum of Ministers Reponsible for Immigration   March 2013 - March 2015
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, Ontario Public Service   March 2013 - March 2014
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario Public Service   March 2011 - March 2013
G8 Research Group, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto   2009 - 2011
Ontario Public Service  2010 - 2010
MaRS Discovery District   2008 - 2009

Skills
Policy, Public Policy, Government, Research, Politics, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Report Writing, Strategic Communications, Data Analysis

Education
Brock University
B.A. (Honours), Psychology

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College
Political Science

Colin Ross Colin Ross Toronto, Canada Area Details
Colin Ross's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2004 - September 2005
Job President, DTZ, a UGL Company
Industry Real Estate
Experience
DTZBarnicke Limited   March 2008 - Present
Brookfield Properties  September 2005 - March 2008
MaRS Discovery District   January 2004 - September 2005
Rogers Communications  January 2001 - December 2003
JJ Barnicke Limited  June 1986 - December 2000

Education
The University of Western Ontario - Huron University College   1983 — 1986
BA, Economics (concentration in financial studies)

Kate Boyle Kate Boyle Toronto, Canada Area Details
Kate Boyle's MaRS Discovery District Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Manager, Studio Y Fellowship Program at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Higher Education
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   August 2014 - Present
University of Toronto  March 2014 - July 2014
Loran Scholars Program, Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation   August 2010 - May 2013
Loran Scholars Program, Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation   November 2008 - July 2010
CCEDNet - Canadian Community Economic Development Network   July 2007 - July 2009
Youth Employment Services YES  February 2008 - November 2008
World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC)   2005 - 2006
Katimavik  July 2004 - June 2005
Fredericton Barter Network   March 2001 - July 2004

Skills
Program Development, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Research, Community Development, Public Speaking, Internships, Career Development, Job Search Strategies, Partnership-building, Networking, Retreat Design &..., Reflection, Career Counseling, Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Resume Writing, Public Policy, Workshop Development, Program Management, Editing, Leadership Development, Capacity Building, International..., Higher Education, Training, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits

Education
University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education   2006 — 2007
Master's Degree, Adult Education, Community Development

Dalhousie University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Honours, International Development Studies, Social Anthropology

Gorick Ng Gorick Ng Greater Boston Area Details
Gorick Ng's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2014 - Present
Job Associate at The Boston Consulting Group
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
The Boston Consulting Group  September 2014 - Present
Ashoka  October 2014 - Present
Youth Science Canada   May 2013 - Present
LaborLion   October 2014 - Present
Toronto Foundation for Student Success  October 2013 - Present
Global Citizens Initiative (GCI)   April 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   2014 - Present
Harvard Alumni Association  2014 - Present
Harvard University  2014 - 2014
Harvard College Consulting Group  February 2011 - December 2013

Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Public Relations, Public Policy, Management, Consulting, Strategic Partnerships, Organization, Product Management, Financial Services, System Administration, Public/private..., Leadership, Research, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Qualitative Research, Policy, Program Management, Data Analysis, Strategy, Sales, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Innovation Management, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, Marketing Strategy, Politics, Project Planning, International Relations, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Government, Marketing, Human Resources, Teaching, Entrepreneurship, Budgets, Training

Education
Harvard University   2010 — 2014
A.B., Government, Honors (Cum Laude)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology   2014 — 2014
New Enterprises

Université de Sherbrooke   2014 — 2014
Advanced French Immersion

Beijing Language and Culture University   2011 — 2011
Harvard Beijing Academy, Advanced Mandarin Chinese Immersion

Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute   2006 — 2010
Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Jesika Briones Jesika Briones Toronto, Canada Area Details
Jesika Briones's MaRS Discovery District Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Business Development Manager International Markets, Advanced Energy Centre
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   August 2012 - Present
Action Canada  August 2013 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   February 2010 - August 2012
ISDN Technologies   October 2009 - January 2010
ThinkFlex Solar, Inc.   2007 - 2009
DENSO  2005 - 2006

Skills
Energy, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Cleantech, Renewable Energy, Project Management, Business Strategy, Research, Team Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Project Planning, Start-ups, Program Management, Negotiation, Business Planning, Team Building, Energy Storage, Smart Grid, Energy Data, Solar Energy, Market Research, Strategy, Sustainable Energy, Management Consulting, Strategic Partnerships

Education
McMaster University   2006 — 2008
MEEI, Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon   2000 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Manufacturing Engineering

Jon E Worren Jon E Worren Toronto, Canada Area Details
Jon E Worren's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Sr. Director & Entrepreneur in Residence at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   January 2014 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   September 2008 - Present
University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies  June 2013 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   January 2015 - Present
Petrus Power Partners Inc   June 2012 - June 2013
ClearSky Advisors   September 2009 - June 2013
Corren Consulting   April 2006 - September 2009
Riverdale Partners   June 2007 - April 2009
MaRS Discovery District   October 2007 - August 2008
Gartner Executive Programs   January 2005 - January 2006

Skills
Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Business Development, Business Strategy, Market Research, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Go-to-market Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Solar Energy, Strategic Planning, Management, Marketing, Consulting, SaaS, Management Consulting, ICT, Competitive Intelligence, Venture Capital, Training, Strategic Communications, Sales Management, Commercialization, Product Management, Selling, Product Development, Wind, Cleantech, Integrated Marketing, Corporate Development, Enterprise Software, Account Management, Entrepreneur, Market Analysis, Solution Selling, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Executive Management, International Business, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Communications, B2B, Business Modeling, Sales, Strategic Thinking

Education
Canadian Securities Institute   2006 — 2007
CSC

London School of Economics   1999 — 2000
MSc

Norwegian School of Management   1988 — 1992
MSc

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg   1990 — 1991

Sarah Aspler Sarah Aspler Toronto, Canada Area Details
Sarah Aspler's MaRS Discovery District Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Staff Writer at BuzzFeed Canada
Industry Online Media
Experience
BuzzFeed Canada   May 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   February 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   May 2014 - February 2015
The Blog Studio   April 2013 - January 2014
COBS Bread  March 2012 - September 2012
Crown of Jewels Hair Salon & Spa   February 2010 - January 2011

Skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Blogging, Digital Media, Photoshop, Typography, Print, Customer Service, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Facebook, Online Advertising, WordPress, Editing, Web Content, Corporate Communications, Social Networking, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
Ryerson University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Graphic Communications Management - Minor in Social Marketing

Kyla Mullens Kyla Mullens Toronto, Canada Area Details
Kyla Mullens's MaRS Discovery District Experience December 2012 - Present
Job Lease Administrator at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Real Estate
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   December 2012 - Present
Continental Gold Ltd   October 2012 - November 2012
Taurus Management   May 2012 - October 2012
RioCan Property Services  April 2009 - October 2011
RioCan Property Services  April 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Management, Payroll, Property Management, Microsoft Excel, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Invoicing, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Administrative..., Leases, Office Management, Software Documentation

Education
Humber College   2004 — 2006
Police Foundations, Police Studies

Jaclyn Quinn Jaclyn Quinn Toronto, Canada Area Details
Jaclyn Quinn's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2011 - September 2011
Job Talent & Partnerships Manager at Bitmaker Labs
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Bitmaker Labs  April 2015 - Present
Target Canada  May 2013 - May 2015
TEDxGuelphU   January 2010 - 2013
BLACKdigital   May 2012 - September 2012
MaRS Discovery District   May 2011 - September 2011
BLACK & co.   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Team Building, Customer Service, Strategy, Social Networking, Creativity, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Content Strategy, Team Leadership, Start-ups

Education
University of Guelph   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts & Science, Marketing Management and Psychology: Brain & Cognition

Jennifer Stoneburgh Jennifer Stoneburgh Toronto, Canada Area Details
Jennifer Stoneburgh's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2014 - Present
Job Senior Associate, Cleantech Venture Services at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   2014 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   2012 - 2014
Brain Body Institute   2010 - 2011

Skills
Matlab, Research, CRM, Management, Entrepreneurship, Training, Strategy, Engineering, Team Leadership, Cleantech, Project Management, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Policy, Leadership, Program Management, Business Strategy

Education
McMaster University   2010 — 2011
M. Eng, Electrical and Biomedical Engineering

McMaster University   2006 — 2010
B.Eng, Electrical and Biomedical Engineering

Erik Cunnington Erik Cunnington Toronto, Canada Area Details
Erik Cunnington's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2012 - 2012
Job Development Manager at Waterfront Toronto
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Waterfront Toronto  September 2014 - Present
Trolleybus Urban Development   June 2014 - September 2014
Trolleybus Land Development   June 2013 - June 2014
MaRS Discovery District   2012 - 2012
Levitt Goodman Architects   May 2007 - June 2011
Shim Sutcliffe Architects   2006 - 2007

Skills
Architectural Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Architecture, Architectural Drawings, AutoCAD, BIM, CAD, Comprehensive Planning, Construction, Construction Drawings, Construction Management, Design Research, Feasibility Studies, Microsoft Office, Interior Design, Project Management, Urban Planning, Mixed-use, Submittals, Revit, Project Planning, Sustainability, SketchUp, Urban Design, Space planning, Project Coordination, Sustainable Design, Green Building, Architectures

Education
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management   2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Dalhousie University   2004 — 2006
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture

Anna Jung Anna Jung Toronto, Canada Area Details
Anna Jung's MaRS Discovery District Experience July 2009 - March 2012
Job Director/Producer/Editor
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Anna Jung   Associate Producer - MaRS MediaMaRS Discovery DistrictApril 2012 - July 2013
MaRS Discovery District   July 2009 - March 2012

Skills
Video Production, Content Management, Blogging, Video, New Media, Editing, Social Media, Social Networking, Film Production, Digital Media, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Video Editing, Public Relations, Film, Content Strategy, Broadcast

Education
The University of Salford   1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts: Media Performance (Hons), Visual and Performing Arts

Exeter College

Exeter College

Katrin Altosaar Katrin Altosaar Toronto, Canada Area Details
Katrin Altosaar's MaRS Discovery District Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Senior Associate, Health Venture Services at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   April 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   August 2013 - March 2015
OBIO Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization   February 2013 - August 2013
McGill University  September 2010 - February 2013
McGill University  January 2012 - May 2012
McGill University  June 2010 - August 2010
B+H Architects  July 2006 - August 2009
Kumon  January 2003 - June 2006

Skills
Teamwork, Molecular Biology, Molecular Pharmacology, Pharmacology, Tissue Culture, Immunoprecipitation, Western Blotting, GraphPad Prism, Public Speaking, Oral Presentation, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Fast Learner, Interpersonal Skill, Time Management, Organization, Receptor Pharmacology, Cell Based Assays, Scientific Writing, in Situ Hybridization, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Oral & Written..., Cell Culture, Biotechnology

Education
McGill University   2010 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Pharmacology and Therapeutics

McGill University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Anatomy and Cell Biology

Leaside High School   2002 — 2006
High School Diploma

Joanne Thomsen Joanne Thomsen Toronto, Canada Area Details
Joanne Thomsen's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2011 - Present
Job VP, Talent at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Human Resources
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   January 2011 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   November 2009 - January 2010
Mash Media (formerly Empirical)   May 2008 - October 2009
Bank of Montreal  August 1999 - October 2006
Toronto District School Board  February 1987 - July 1999

Skills
Strategy, Leadership Development, Change Management, Human Resources, Management Consulting, Employee Engagement, Organizational Design, Leadership, HR Consulting, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Organizational..., Start-ups, Executive Coaching

Education
Trent University   1981 — 1984
BA, Psychology

RJ Kelford RJ Kelford Toronto, Canada Area Details
RJ Kelford's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Operations Manager Studio Y at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Program Development
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   January 2014 - Present

Skills
Web Development, Web Design, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Business Strategy, Marketing, Strategy, Consulting

Education
McGill University   2005 — 2010
Arts, International Development and Economics

University of Toronto

University of Toronto

Faduma Gure Faduma Gure Toronto, Canada Area Details
Faduma Gure's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Communications Coordinator at Fight Like a Girl
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Fight Like a Girl   June 2015 - Present
OpenMat Mixed Martial Arts   June 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   January 2014 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   2014 - Present
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic  2013 - Present
University of Toronto Mississauga Students Union  July 2010 - May 2011
University of Toronto Mississauga Students Union  June 2010 - September 2010
PGA TOUR  June 2010 - July 2010
World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC)   May 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Project Management, Fundraising, Leadership, Editing, Research, Systems Thinking, Event Management, Social Networking, Graphic Design, Web Design, Web Development, Agile Web Development, Photography, Marketing Analytics

Education
MaRS - Studio [Y]   2014 — 2014
Fellowship - Cohort 1 Alumna, Project Management and Business Model Development

University of Toronto Mississauga   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Culture and Information Technology

Sheridan College   2009 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Communication Culture and Information Technology

Mathu Jeyaloganathan Mathu Jeyaloganathan Toronto, Canada Area Details
Mathu Jeyaloganathan's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2012 - August 2012
Job Analyst at Purpose Capital
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Purpose Capital  July 2013 - Present
Youth Social Innovation Capital Fund   December 2013 - Present
Pro Journo   April 2013 - October 2013
Global Catalyst Intiative   December 2012 - April 2013
TD Bank Group  April 2012 - August 2012
MaRS Discovery District   2012 - August 2012
Western Heads East   September 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Fluent in French, Fluent in Tamil, Research, Public Speaking, Social Media, Teamwork, Time Management, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Enterprise, Impact Investing, Journalism, Digital Media, International..., Leadership, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis

Education
The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts, Honors Business Adminstration, With Distinction

Robin Whittall Robin Whittall Toronto, Canada Area Details
Robin Whittall's MaRS Discovery District Experience December 2013 - Present
Job Associate, ICT Venture Services at MaRS Discovery District
Industry
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   December 2013 - Present
INcubes   August 2012 - November 2013
Mercedes-Benz Canada  August 2011 - March 2012
Mercedes-Benz Canada  August 2011 - March 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Facebook, English, Customer Service, Social Media, Outlook, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Blogging, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Business Planning, Online Advertising

Education
McGill University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Marketing

Havergal College   2001 — 2007

Amy Weinrieb Amy Weinrieb Toronto, Canada Area Details
Amy Weinrieb's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Associate, Entrepreneurship Programs at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   May 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   September 2013 - May 2015
Centre for Social Innovation (CSI)   June 2013 - September 2013
McGill Food Services   September 2010 - May 2013
FreshFoodFeed   July 2012 - October 2012
Uncharted Play  July 2012 - August 2012
Park Property Management Inc.   July 2007 - August 2010
Dafna's Swim School   September 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Sustainability, Sustainability..., Marketing, Environmental Impact..., Social Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social..., Blogging, Strategic Communications, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Outlook, Microsoft Office, WordPress, Public Speaking, Strategy

Education
McGill University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Marketing, Social Context, Environment

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Semester abroad, Winter term 2012

Vaughan Secondary School

David Pasieka David Pasieka Toronto, Canada Area Details
David Pasieka's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2009 - 2010
Job President Liberty Utilities Co
Industry Utilities
Experience
Liberty Utilities Co   March 2010 - Present
Cedarvue Partners   September 2008 - March 2011
Oakville Hydro  2008 - 2011
IseeMedia   2007 - 2011
MaRS Discovery District   2009 - 2010
Zerofootprint  April 2008 - September 2008
Bulrush Clean Energy   November 2007 - March 2008
Luxell Technologies  2005 - 2008
Cedarvue Partners   June 2002 - 2008
Luxell Technologies  June 2007 - October 2007

Skills
Management, Mergers, Corporate Social..., Governance, Change Management, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Integration, Strategic Planning, Telecommunications, Business Development, Cleantech, Program Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Consulting, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Executive Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Analysis, Finance, Renewable Energy, Process Improvement, Enterprise Software, Contract Negotiation, Team Leadership, Management Consulting, Organizational..., Project Management, New Business Development, Energy, Strategy, Business Planning, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Venture Capital

Education
McMaster University   2006 — 2007
C Dir, Directors College

York University - Schulich School of Business   1980 — 1984
MBA, International Business

University of Waterloo   1976 — 1980
B Sc, General Science / Business

Tanya (Toni) De Mello Tanya (Toni) De Mello Toronto, Canada Area Details
Tanya (Toni) De Mello's MaRS Discovery District Experience August 2013 - January 2014
Job Director of Equity and Diversity Office
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
University of Toronto  February 2014 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   August 2013 - January 2014
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP   August 2011 - June 2012
McGill Residences   2008 - January 2012
United Nations World Food Programme  August 2006 - September 2007
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Colombia   March 2007 - August 2007
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Geneva   2006 - 2006
Deloitte & Touche  2004 - 2005
Ontario Power Generation  2002 - 2004
United Way  2003 - 2003

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Project Management, Program Management, Public Policy, Data Analysis, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Corporate Law, International Law, Government, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Human Rights, International Relations, Policy, International..., Editing

Education
McGill University   2008 — 2011
Double B.C.L (Civil Law)./LL.B (Common Law), Faculty of Law

Princeton University   2005 — 2008
Dual Masters in Public Affairs and Urban and Regional Planning, Woodrow Wilson School

University of Waterloo   1996 — 2002
Honours B.A., Economics/Political Science, Specialization in International Trade, Minor in Spanish, Applied Studies - Co-operative Education

Lester B Pearson College of the Pacific   1994 — 1996
International Baccalaureat, United World Colleges

Pierre Laporte

Aaron H. Emery Aaron H. Emery Toronto, Canada Area Details
Aaron H. Emery's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2014 - April 2015
Job ImpactDriven Business Advocate
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
if!   2012 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   May 2014 - April 2015
MaRS Discovery District   April 2013 - May 2014
Martha Hall Findlay Liberal Party Leadership Campaign   February 2013 - April 2013
E-Y-E The Social Projects Studio™   January 2010 - September 2012
Primate's World Relief and Development Fund   October 2009 - May 2012
Primate's World Relief and Development Fund   June 2009 - August 2009
Happy Suwon English Village   November 2006 - November 2007
New Holland Brewing Company  2004 - 2005

Skills
Strategic Thinking, Communications Strategy, Community Engagement, Listening, Problem Clarification, Strategic Communications, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Management, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Business Development

Education
The Banff Centre   2015 — 2015
Alumni -- Lougheed Leadership Institute, Social Innovation / Complex Systems Change

Calvin College   2002 — 2005
BA, Political Science, Business, Recreation

Purdue University   2001 — 2002

Usha Srinivasan Usha Srinivasan Toronto, Canada Area Details
Usha Srinivasan's MaRS Discovery District Experience July 2013 - Present
Job
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies  January 2014 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   July 2013 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   July 2011 - June 2013
MaRS Discovery District   June 2008 - June 2011
Frost & Sullivan  July 2006 - May 2008
Frost & Sullivan  June 2004 - June 2006
Frost & Sullivan  May 2003 - May 2004
Sustainable Development Solutions   July 2001 - May 2003
Northern Research Institute, Yukon College   July 1998 - December 2000
Natural Resources Canada, Yukon Territotries   July 1998 - December 2000

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Business Strategy, Water, Research, Market Intelligence, Commercialization, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Remediation, Entrepreneurship..., Project Management, Management, Business Development, Leadership, Business Planning, Team Building

Education
University of Abertay Dundee   1990 — 1993
PhD, Environmental Science/Mycology

University of Bristol   1987 — 1990
BSc (Hon), Microbiology

Seema Lakhani Seema Lakhani Toronto, Canada Area Details
Seema Lakhani's MaRS Discovery District Experience June 2009 - September 2010
Job Entrepreneurial Leader and Product Manager
Industry Internet
Experience
Wattpad  July 2014 - Present
Wattpad  May 2013 - July 2014
Torstar Digital  January 2013 - May 2013
ShopCatch, Torstar Digital   November 2011 - January 2013
Torstar Digital  August 2011 - January 2013
Torstar Digital  September 2010 - August 2011
MaRS Discovery District   June 2009 - September 2010
Monitor Group  September 2007 - September 2008
Telus Mobility  May 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Strategy, E-business, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Digital Media, Business Strategy, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Digital Strategy, Mobile Devices, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Planning, Product Development, Management, Change Management, Team Leadership, Go-to-market Strategy, Corporate Development, E-commerce, Financial Modeling

Education
Ivey Business School at Western University   2003 — 2007
HBA, Business, Entrepreneurship

WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)

R Charles (Chuck) Allen R Charles (Chuck) Allen Toronto, Canada Area Details
R Charles (Chuck) Allen's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2011 - Present
Job Chief Executive Officer at Gedex Inc.
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Gedex Inc.   November 2014 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   May 2011 - Present
Brightstone Capital Corp.   January 2007 - Present
Giyani Gold Corp.   July 2011 - November 2014
Oneworld Energy Inc.   April 2008 - October 2010
Kahuna Investment Corporation   January 1998 - August 2008
M Partners  January 2007 - April 2008
New Dawn Mining   January 2005 - October 2006
Paradigm Advanced Technology   April 2001 - August 2002
Endeavour Group of Companies   April 1992 - February 2001

Skills
Mergers, Risk Management, Change Leadership, Public Companies, Cleantech, Renewable Energy, Energy, Mining, Venture Capital, Corporate Development, Start-ups, Entrepreneur, Due Diligence, Strategy Development, Management Consulting, Executive Management, Business Strategy, Project Finance, Business Planning, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Solar Energy, Business Development, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Finance, Management, Contract Negotiation, International Business, Investments, Leadership, Private Equity, Negotiation, Project Management, Investor Relations, Restructuring, Wind, Project Planning, Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Funding, CRM, Solar Industry, Solar Power

Education
University of Alberta   1980 — 1983
LLB, Corporate and Corporate Finance

Bonnie Doon High School

Bonnie Doon High School

Bonnie Doon High School

Bonnie Doon High School

University of Alberta
B.Ed., Economics

University of Calgary

Sarah Bleiwas Sarah Bleiwas Toronto, Canada Area Details
Sarah Bleiwas's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2015 - 2015
Job Graduate student at Munk School of Global Affairs
Industry Program Development
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   2015 - 2015
Canada ALPHA (Association for Learning & Preserving the History of WWII in Asia)   2012 - 2014
Street Kids International  2010 - 2011
BackCheck  2009 - 2010
McGill University  2009 - 2010
McGill University  2009 - 2009
The Attic  2008 - 2008
Centre for Youth Empowerment   2008 - 2008
UJA Federation of Greater Toronto  2007 - 2007

Education
University of Toronto   2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Global Affairs

McGill University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, joint honours in philosophy and international development studies, minor in African studies, first class distinction

University of Cape Coast   2007 — 2008
Academic exchange

American University
Academic Exchange

Besma Soltan Besma Soltan Toronto, Canada Area Details
Besma Soltan's MaRS Discovery District Experience December 2012 - April 2013
Job Skills & Innovation Developer at North York Community House
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
North York Community House  May 2013 - Present
The School for Social Entrepreneurs - Ontario   March 2013 - February 2015
the buzzing b.   November 2012 - January 2015
SPEAKout Organization for the Arts and Community Awareness   December 2008 - July 2013
MaRS Discovery District   December 2012 - April 2013
TaM-Projects Inc   January 2012 - November 2012
SdotMedia   September 2011 - September 2012
Safa and Marwa School   September 2010 - June 2011
Young Social Entrepreneurs of Canada   December 2010 - March 2011
Razi Education   February 2010 - April 2010

Skills
Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Project Management, Nonprofits, Team Leadership, Community Outreach, Social Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Program Development, Public Speaking, Management, Social Networking, Program Facilitation, Personal Development, Event Management, Email Marketing, Social Media, Project Coordination, Fundraising, Project Planning, Team Building, Web Design, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Blogging, Creative Writing, Community Development, User Experience, Editing, Organizational..., Online Marketing, Web Development, InDesign, Website Development, Digital Marketing, Program Management, WordPress, Leadership Development, Social Innovation, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications

Education
University of Toronto Mississauga   2005 — 2009
B.Arts, Communication, Culture, Information Technology, Digital Enterprise Management, Project Management

University of Toronto   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Digital Enterprise Management

Sheridan College   2005 — 2009
Diploma, Digital Communications

Joy Ortiz Joy Ortiz Toronto, Canada Area Details
Joy Ortiz's MaRS Discovery District Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Business Technology Analyst at Deloitte Canada
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Deloitte Canada  July 2014 - Present
McMaster University  September 2013 - April 2014
MaRS Discovery District   June 2013 - August 2013
McMaster University  May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Customer Service, Time Management, Leadership, Social Networking, Teaching

Education
McMaster University   2010 — 2014

Stef Geiger Stef Geiger Chicago, Illinois Details
Stef Geiger's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Consultant at Root Inc.
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Root Inc.  July 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   May 2014 - August 2014
Industry Canada  March 2012 - July 2013
Industry Canada  January 2011 - March 2012
Carbon Computing  April 2008 - January 2011
Carleton University  July 2008 - August 2008
Metro Music   November 2001 - June 2008
mWare Technologies   August 2006 - April 2008
Statistics Canada  May 2006 - July 2006

Skills
Customer Service, Teamwork, Troubleshooting, Management, Sales, Marketing, Project Coordination, Public Speaking, Inventory Management, Training, Computer Hardware, Networking, Design Thinking, User empathy, Project Management, Teaching, Photography, Writing, Communication, Creative Problem Solving, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Business Design, Problem Solving, Strategy

Education
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Design

Carleton University   2004 — 2009
Highest Honours, Psychology, Biology

Peter Evans Peter Evans Toronto, Canada Area Details
Peter Evans's MaRS Discovery District Experience June 2005 - Present
Job CEO, CoFounder at ExpertFile
Industry Information Services
Experience
ExpertFile   June 2011 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   June 2005 - Present
Riverdale Partners   February 2003 - Present
Toronto Venture Group   2003 - 2007
PlateSpin  March 2001 - June 2002
DoubleClick  1999 - 2001
Sympatico Internet (MediaLinx LLP)   1997 - 1999
Bell Canada  1991 - 1997

Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Development, Product Management, Partnerships, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Venture Capital, SaaS, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, E-commerce, B2B Marketing, Mobile Devices, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Go-to-market Strategy, Marketing, Mergers, Thought Leadership, Lead Generation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Market Research, Strategy, CRM, Digital Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Management, Email Marketing, Business Planning, Executive Management, Direct Marketing, Analytics, Salesforce.com, Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Program Management, User Experience, Online Marketing, Advertising, SEM, Brand Development, Sales, Digital Media

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management   2006 — 2009
Certificate Program, Strategy & Innovation

Queen's University   1996 — 1998
MBA, Business

University of Toronto
Cognitive Psychology

Charlie Katrycz Charlie Katrycz Toronto, Canada Area Details
Charlie Katrycz's MaRS Discovery District Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Founder at Loonskin Labs
Industry Design
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   September 2014 - Present
Loonskin Labs   January 2014 - Present
Legislative Assembly of Ontario  November 2013 - January 2014
G&R Contracting   2013 - 2014
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts  September 2012 - February 2013
The Lure of Labrador   July 2012 - August 2012
McGill University  2011 - 2012
McGill University  2009 - 2012
McGill University  January 2010 - January 2011
Camp Pathfinder  2007 - 2011

Skills
Pattern Recognition, Applied Physics, Multivariable Calculus, Python, Matlab, Event Management, Purchasing Processes, Team Leadership, Adventure Racing, Self-starter, Research, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Management

Education
McGill University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Physics

Western Technical Commercial School   2003 — 2006

Bronwyn Oatley Bronwyn Oatley Toronto, Canada Area Details
Bronwyn Oatley's MaRS Discovery District Experience September 2014 - June 2015
Job Business Development Manager at SoJo
Industry Education Management
Experience
SoJo   August 2015 - Present
Freelance  June 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   September 2014 - June 2015
MaRS Discovery District   September 2013 - September 2014
MaRS Discovery District   May 2013 - September 2013
WRMC-FM   January 2013 - May 2013
The Middlebury Campus  September 2012 - May 2013
OpenFile  June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Blogging, Social Media, Editing, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Journalism, Strategy, News Writing, Community Development, Research, Leadership, Newspaper, Politics, Editorial, Radio, Education, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Magazines, Press Releases, Publications, Workshop Facilitation, Interviews, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Newspapers, Web Content, Media Relations, Copywriting, Culture Change, Project Management, Personal Development..., Program Evaluation, Strategic Communications, Innovation Management, Social Innovation, Writing

Education
Middlebury College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies

Breadloaf Writers Conference   2012 — 2012
Non-Fiction Writing

Kaitlin Siou Kaitlin Siou Toronto, Canada Area Details
Kaitlin Siou's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Research Assistant, Biochemical Engineering Graduate
Industry Research
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   January 2015 - Present
Casey House Foundation  May 2014 - December 2014
Engineering Society of Queen's University  April 2014 - April 2014
Kingston General Hospital  May 2013 - April 2014
Queen's Genetically Engineered Machine Team   January 2013 - May 2013
Queen's University Innovation Park   May 2012 - December 2012
Engineering Student Societies' Council of Ontario   December 2011 - June 2012
Students Offering Support  September 2011 - December 2011
Scotiabank Credit Cards   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Biochemical Engineering, First Aid, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, WHMIS, Public Speaking, CPR Certified, Solid Edge, Lotus, Chemical Engineering, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Research, Chemistry, Data Analysis, Statistics, Engineering, Time Management

Education
Queen's University   2010 — 2014
BScEng, Biochemical Engineering Major

Thornhill Secondary School   2006 — 2010
High School Diploma

Colin Gray Colin Gray Toronto, Canada Area Details
Colin Gray's MaRS Discovery District Experience March 2005 - February 2006
Job Project Manager at GovanBrown and Associates
Industry Construction
Experience
GovanBrown and Associates  February 2006 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   March 2005 - February 2006

Skills
Construction Management, Construction, Cost Control, Scheduling, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, MS Project, Value Engineering, LEED, Process Scheduler, Pre-construction, Green Building, Facilities Management, Quantity Surveying, Contractors, Procurement, Carpentry, Project Bidding, Subcontracting, Project Estimation, Constructability, Construction Safety, Estimates, Renovation, Project Control, Project Coordination, Cost Engineering, Microsoft Project

Education
Mohawk College   2002 — 2005
Architectural Technology, Construction Management

Kate M. Johnson Kate M. Johnson Toronto, Canada Area Details
Kate M. Johnson's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2012 - February 2013
Job Curious, inventive & determined information professional committed to collaboration & communication
Industry Information Services
Experience
University of Toronto  September 2015 - Present
University of Toronto Libraries  January 2015 - June 2015
University of Toronto Scarborough Library   May 2014 - October 2014
University of Toronto Scarborough Library   March 2013 - February 2014
John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, University of Toronto   January 2013 - February 2013
MaRS Discovery District   January 2012 - February 2013
The Martin Prosperity Institute  April 2012 - December 2012
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)   February 2012 - March 2012
The Martin Prosperity Institute  November 2011 - February 2012
Knowledge-able   November 2010 - November 2010

Skills
French (Basic..., Experienced with Macs &..., Teaching, Presenter, Professional Networking, Social Media, Online Research, Reference Services, Virtual Reference, Educational Programming, Library Science, Business Networking, Research, Library, Editing, Information Literacy, Collection Development, Copy Editing, Training, WordPress, Information Retrieval, Library Research, Databases, Library Instruction, Community Outreach, Library Reference, Web 2.0, E-Learning, Customer Service, Electronic Resources, Event Planning, Access, HTML, Staff Development, Project Planning, Blogging, Cataloging, Educational Programs, Metadata, Taxonomy, Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Emerging Technologies, Social Networking, Web Content Management, Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation, Open Data, Libraries

Education
University of Toronto   2008 — 2010
Masters of Information, Library Studies

York University   2005 — 2005
Additional Qualification, Visual Arts - Level 1

Queen's University   1999 — 2000
Bachelor of Education, Primary-Junior Education

University of Guelph   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Art History

Norm Tasevski Norm Tasevski Toronto, Canada Area Details
Norm Tasevski's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2010 - July 2010
Job CoFounder and Partner at Purpose Capital
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Uptown Yonge BIA   February 2015 - Present
Lucova   August 2013 - Present
Purpose Capital  March 2013 - Present
Venture Deli   November 2010 - Present
University of Toronto  June 2011 - Present
Schulich School of Business  September 2010 - Present
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario  February 2010 - Present
University of Waterloo  May 2011 - August 2011
Aperio  December 2008 - December 2010
MaRS Discovery District   January 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Program Evaluation, Venture Capital, Workshop Facilitation

Education
York University - Schulich School of Business   2007 — 2008
MBA, Public Administration, Business Consulting

Queen's University   1997 — 2001
BAH, Political Studies

Rob Sandler Rob Sandler Toronto, Canada Area Details
Rob Sandler's MaRS Discovery District Experience September 2010 - 2013
Job SVP, Marketing at Exact Imaging (formerly Imagistx)
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
World Molecular Imaging Society   September 2011 - Present
Exact Imaging (formerly Imagistx)   January 2015 - Present
Sandler Consulting   July 2014 - Present
Aspect Imaging   December 2010 - July 2014
MaRS Discovery District   September 2010 - 2013
HTX   September 2010 - 2013
Robbins Hebrew Academy  2005 - 2011
VisEn Medical  July 2008 - September 2010
USDS   2007 - 2009
VisualSonics  January 2003 - January 2008

Skills
Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Medical Devices, Start-ups, Product Management, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Biotechnology, Sales, Marketing Communications, Product Launch, Product Marketing, CRM, Cross-functional Team..., Public Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Corporate Communications, Business Development, Market Research, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Trade Shows, Brand Development, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, E-commerce, Entrepreneurship, Online Marketing

Education
Ivey Business School at Western University   1993 — 1995
MBA, Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Forest Hill Collegiate Inst.

McGill University

USDS

Wexner

Jonathan Naymark Jonathan Naymark New York, New York Details
Jonathan Naymark's MaRS Discovery District Experience September 2013 - December 2013
Job Manager, Strategic Partnerships at Intent Media Inc.
Industry Online Media
Experience
Intent Media Inc.  June 2014 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   September 2013 - December 2013
Torstar Digital / The Toronto Star   December 2011 - November 2013
sceneopolis   May 2011 - December 2011
Arlene Dickinson Enterprises   April 2010 - January 2011
Globalive Communications Corp.  April 2010 - January 2011
Toronto Foundation   February 2007 - July 2008
Gerard Kennedy Leadership Campaign   June 2006 - January 2007

Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, E-commerce, Business Development, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Business Strategy, Digital Strategy, Monetization, Content Strategy, Partnership-building, Writing, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Television, Research, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Online Marketing, Management, Digital Marketing, Business Process..., New Business Development, Start-ups

Education
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management   2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration, Strategy

McGill University   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History, Political Science

John Armstrong John Armstrong Toronto, Canada Area Details
John Armstrong's MaRS Discovery District Experience March 2010 - March 2013
Job Senior Executive in Financial Services, focusing on Business Strategy and Technology Enablement; Corporate Director
Industry Financial Services
Experience
United Way of Oakville  June 2014 - Present
The Ontario Task Force on Competitiveness, Productivity and Economic Progress   February 2010 - Present
Institute of Corporate Directors  August 2010 - Present
Fidelity National Information Services  January 2014 - March 2015
Capco  April 2011 - December 2013
MaRS Discovery District   March 2010 - March 2013
Accenture  June 2006 - October 2009
Accenture  September 2000 - October 2009
Accenture  September 2006 - December 2007
Accenture  January 1997 - September 2006

Education
Harvard Business School   1984 — 1986
MBA, Finance and Strategy

University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management   2009 — 2010
Directors Education Program

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Finance and Economics

Amie Sergas Amie Sergas Toronto, Canada Area Details
Amie Sergas's MaRS Discovery District Experience July 2011 - Present
Job
Industry Program Development
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   July 2011 - Present

Skills
Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting

Education
Queen's University   2005 — 2006
MBA

Brock University   1997 — 2001
BSc (Hons)

Rachna Dhanjal Rachna Dhanjal Toronto, Canada Area Details
Rachna Dhanjal's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2015 - August 2015
Job Student at McMaster University
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   May 2015 - August 2015
Oakville Aquatics Club   September 2011 - July 2014

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Organization, Teamwork, Outstanding..., Research, Leadership, Social Media, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Social Networking

Education
McMaster University   2014 — 2018
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

Iroquois Ridge High School   2010 — 2014

Colin Lachance Colin Lachance Ottawa, Canada Area Details
Colin Lachance's MaRS Discovery District Experience June 2015 - Present
Job legal info/tech advisor, communications lawyer
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Ontario Bar Association  September 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   June 2015 - Present
Miralaw Inc.   May 2015 - Present
PGYA Consulting   May 2015 - Present
Colin Lachance, Lawyer   May 2015 - Present
openlaws   August 2014 - Present
Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII)   April 2011 - April 2015
Tabillo Inc   October 2012 - September 2014
TELUS  January 2010 - April 2011
TELUS  December 2006 - January 2010

Education
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa   2010 — 2013
Master of Laws (LL.M.), with concentration in law and technology

University of Alberta   1994 — 1997
LL.B, Law

University of Manitoba   1989 — 1993
B.Comm (hons), Commerce

Barb Anderson Barb Anderson Toronto, Canada Area Details
Barb Anderson's MaRS Discovery District Experience December 2008 - July 2010
Job Senior VicePresident & Chief Financial Officer at Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games  July 2010 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   December 2008 - July 2010
MaRS Innovation  December 2008 - July 2010
Securit  2005 - 2007
News  2000 - 2004
Progistix Solutions Inc  1996 - 2000
Cara Operations Limited  July 1992 - November 1995
Cara Operations  October 1990 - June 1992
PepsiCo FoodService  1986 - 1990
PwC Canada  1983 - 1985

Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Start-ups, Mergers, Forecasting, Business Development, Financial Reporting, Project Management, Business Strategy, Leadership, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Management Consulting, Financial Modeling, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Business Process..., Coaching, Management, Strategy, Team Leadership, Strategic Financial..., Program Management, Team Building, Analysis, Project Planning, Managerial Finance, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, Procurement, Operations Management, Executive Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership Development, Finance, Accounting, Organizational..., Restructuring, Performance Management, Entrepreneurship

Education
CICA   1985 — 1985
CA, CPA

University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management   1981 — 1983
MBA

The University of British Columbia   1973 — 1978
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

Salim Teja Salim Teja Toronto, Canada Area Details
Salim Teja's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2013 - October 2014
Job Executive Vice President, Ventures at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Internet
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   May 2013 - October 2014
Indigo  January 2013 - May 2013
CX Digital Media Inc.  April 2009 - April 2011
b5media  October 2007 - April 2009
Brightspark  July 2003 - September 2007
Mosaic Venture Partners   March 2002 - May 2003
MobShop  September 1998 - December 2001

Skills
Start-ups, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Devices, Digital Media, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Venture Capital, Seed Capital, Entrepreneurship, Web Analytics, Online Marketing, Digital Strategy

Education
The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business   1991 — 1996
HBA

Sarah Katyal Sarah Katyal Toronto, Canada Area Details
Sarah Katyal's MaRS Discovery District Experience April 2012 - Present
Job
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Impact Entrepreneurship Group  January 2009 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   April 2012 - Present

Education
York University - Schulich School of Business   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration, Honours, International Business Management, Strategy, Entrepreneurship

City University of Hong Kong   2009 — 2009
International Exchange

Mary Keating Mary Keating Toronto, Canada Area Details
Mary Keating's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Sr. VP at Hill & Knowlton
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   May 2012 - Present
Hill & Knowlton  2000 - Present
SHL/Systemhouse/MCI/EDS   1994 - 2000
Computer Associates  1988 - 1993
DGW   1988 - 1992

Skills
Corporate Communications, Business Strategy, Strategic Communications, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Start-ups, Business Development, Strategy, Internal Communications, Public Speaking, Leadership, Thought Leadership, Messaging, Marketing Communications, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Digital Media, Media Relations, Social Media, Corporate Social..., Press Releases, Reputation Management, Communications Planning, Strategic Planning, Digital Strategy, Speech Writing, Content Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Education
Mohawk College   1978 — 1981
Business

University of Toronto

Hadi Salah Hadi Salah Toronto, Canada Area Details
Hadi Salah's MaRS Discovery District Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Manager, Health Ecosystem Partnerships at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   April 2015 - Present
Hacking Health  April 2012 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   November 2011 - April 2015
MaRS Discovery District   April 2011 - November 2011
MaRS Discovery District   September 2010 - April 2011
Frost & Sullivan  December 2007 - September 2010
Dundee Securities  June 2007 - September 2007
The University Health Network Business Development Office   March 2007 - August 2007
The Hospital For Sick Children  January 2005 - August 2007

Skills
Proposal Writing, Emerging Technologies, Biotechnology, Research, Life Sciences, Report Writing, Presentation Development, Valuation, Research Project..., Project Coordination, Market Research, Strategy Development, Project Management, Start-ups, Strategy, Lifesciences, Government, Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Data Analysis, Competitive Intelligence

Education
University of Toronto   2005 — 2007
MSc, Life sciences

University of Ottawa   2000 — 2004
BSc, Biology and Biotechnology

Gloucester High   1996 — 2000

Martin Sumner-Smith Martin Sumner-Smith Toronto, Canada Area Details
Martin Sumner-Smith's MaRS Discovery District Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Senior Advisor, Life Sciences & Healthcare at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Digital for Health   January 2013 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   June 2013 - Present
///^\\\   January 2012 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   November 2011 - May 2013
KnowledgeTree Inc.  November 2012 - 2013
Open Text  November 2007 - January 2012
Open Text  June 2005 - October 2007
Open Text  January 2001 - June 2005
Base4 Inc.   May 1996 - December 2000
Allelix Biopharmaceuticals Inc.   July 1984 - April 1996

Skills
Enterprise Software, Enterprise Content..., Strategy, Start-ups, Document Management, Enterprise Architecture, Program Management, Content Management, Consulting, Knowledge Management, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, SaaS, Management, Business Development, Cloud Computing, CRM, Biotechnology, Software Development, Strategic Partnerships, Integration, Analytics, Professional Services, Go-to-market Strategy, Web Content Management, Product Marketing, Information Management, Product Development, Agile Methodologies, Business Strategy, Business Process, Thought Leadership, Business Intelligence, SDLC, Analysis, Software Project..., CMS, Content Strategy, Web 2.0, Information Architecture, IT Strategy, Agile Project Management, Social Networking, Business Process..., E-commerce, Executive Management, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, mHealth

Education
Yale   1982 — 1984
Postdoc

University of Toronto   1978 — 1982
Ph.D.

University of Guelph   1975 — 1978
M.Sc.

University of Guelph   1971 — 1975
B.Sc.

Sharon Dunn BA, MCE, CHRL Sharon Dunn BA, MCE, CHRL Toronto, Canada Area Details
Sharon Dunn BA, MCE, CHRL's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2009 - 2009
Job HR Executive & Strategic Partner / Corporate Services
Industry Human Resources
Experience
The Corporation of the Town of Ajax  2013 - 2015
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)   2009 - 2012
MaRS Discovery District   2009 - 2009
HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)   2007 - 2009
Weston Foods (Canada) Inc.   2002 - 2007
Mackie Moving Systems  1996 - 2002
Ministry of Finance  1988 - 1996

Skills
Organizational Design, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Onboarding, Compensation, Leadership Development, Change Management, Total Rewards, Labour Relations, Recruitment, Executive Development, Executive Compensation..., Staff Development, Coaching, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, HRIS, Applicant Tracking..., Learning Management..., SAP, Facilities Management, Shared Services, Compensation & Benefit, Employee Wellness..., Disability Management, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, HR Policies, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Leadership, New Hire Orientations, Policy, Strategy, Labor Relations, Deferred Compensation, Organizational..., Compensation & Benefits

Education
University of Calgary   2000 — 2002
Masters, Education-Workplace Learning & Leadership

McMaster University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College
Certificate, Personnel & Industrial Relations

Dinaro Ly Dinaro Ly Toronto, Canada Area Details
Dinaro Ly's MaRS Discovery District Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Director, Financial Technology & Innovation Cluster at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   September 2015 - Present
MasterCard  March 2013 - September 2015
Yellow Pages Group / Groupe Pages Jaunes – Canada   January 2012 - March 2013
Dell Canada  July 2010 - January 2012
Dell Canada  October 2008 - July 2010
Dell Canada  April 2007 - October 2008
Wellnx Life Sciences Inc.  November 2006 - February 2007
The Brand Factory  September 2005 - August 2006

Skills
Digital Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Offline Marketing, SEM, Shopping Comparison, Business Development, Analytics, CRM, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Online Advertising

Education
Centennial College   2002 — 2005
Diploma, Advertising

Jared A. Walker Jared A. Walker Toronto, Canada Area Details
Jared A. Walker's MaRS Discovery District Experience November 2013 - August 2015
Job Communications Manager, Atkinson Foundation
Industry Political Organization
Experience
Atkinson Foundation   August 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   November 2013 - August 2015
SocialFinance.ca   November 2013 - August 2015
Riverdale Hub   July 2012 - November 2013
DH Productions   April 2011 - November 2013
Canadian Digestive Health Foundation   March 2011 - December 2012
ITHT Foundation: Clocktower Players   August 2009 - September 2011
Ma*2   May 2010 - May 2010
ycivics   January 2009 - April 2010
iMapAmerica (formerly Youthline America)   December 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Public Policy, Community Organizing, Political Science, Fundraising, Social Media, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, Editing, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Public Relations, Corporate Social..., Nonprofits, Research, Blogging, Creative Writing, Business Development, New Media, Marketing, Crisis Communications, Volunteer Management, International Relations, Grant Writing, Social Networking, Community Development, Corporate Communications, Political Communication, Public Affairs, Newsletters, Political Consulting, Publicity, Internal Communications, Community Engagement, Copy Editing, Coalitions, Content Strategy

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Upper Canada College   2001 — 2005
International Baccalaureate Diploma + Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Sally Armstrong Sally Armstrong Toronto, Canada Area Details
Sally Armstrong's MaRS Discovery District Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Jr. Information Specialist at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Research
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   August 2015 - Present
Ipsos ASI  April 2013 - August 2015
Ipsos ASI  April 2011 - April 2013
Shoppers Drug Mart  January 2010 - December 2010
Armstrong Manor Farm   June 2002 - August 2008

Skills
Data Entry, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, HTML, CCS, Photoshop, Bibliographic..., Library Reference, Customer Service, Market Research, Questionnaire Design

Education
University of Toronto   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Library and Information Science

University of Guelph   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

Brent Janisse Brent Janisse Toronto, Canada Area Details
Brent Janisse's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2006 - Present
Job SOUND. VIDEO. LIGHTING.
Industry Entertainment
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   2006 - Present
Jean Ann Ryan Productions, Inc.   2005 - July 2015
The Second City  2006 - 2014
Norwegian Cruise Line  2001 - 2007

Skills
Sound, Live Sound, Live Events, Entertainment, Audio Engineering, Stage Management, AV, Video, Corporate Events, Stage Lighting, Sound Design, Professional Audio, Audio Editing, Lighting Design, Video Editing, Projection, Stage, Lighting, Audio Post Production, Theatre, Video Production, Musical Theatre, Festivals, Pro Tools, Production Managment, Recording, QLab

Education
Fanshawe College   1999 — 2001
Music Industry Arts, Music Production & Sound Engineering

Tania Sterling, Ed D Tania Sterling, Ed D Toronto, Canada Area Details
Tania Sterling, Ed D's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2013 - January 2015
Job VP, Efficacy
Industry Research
Experience
Pearson Education Canada  June 2013 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   January 2013 - January 2015
Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE)   December 2013 - December 2013
Pearson Education Canada  February 2012 - May 2013
York Region District School Board  September 2011 - February 2012
York Region District School Board  May 2007 - December 2010
Peel District School Board  September 2002 - December 2010
Learning Connections/ABEL   September 2008 - June 2010
Ministry of Education of Ontario   September 2005 - June 2006
Peel District School Board  January 2002 - September 2002

Skills
Workshop Design, Facilitator, Public Speaking, Teachers, Curriculum Design, Literacy, Teaching, E-Learning, French, Technology Needs..., Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Teacher Training, Leadership, Educational Technology, Research, Staff Development, Design Workshops, Lesson Planning, Classroom, Instructional Design, Program Development, Tutoring, Technology Integration, ESL, K-12, Adult Education, Classroom Management, Distance Learning, Special Education, Educational Consulting, Teaching English as a..., Instructional Technology, Higher Education, Differentiated..., Education, Coaching, Leadership Development, Educational Research

Education
Walden University   2007 — 2012
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

OISE University of Toronto   2006 — 2007
M Ed

Brock University   1992 — 1993
Bachelor of Education

The University of Western Ontario   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Alex Cardona Alex Cardona Toronto, Canada Area Details
Alex Cardona's MaRS Discovery District Experience September 2004 - August 2005
Job Owner & CEO of Cardona Plumbing
Industry Construction
Experience
Cardona Plumbing   February 2007 - Present
UA Local 46 Toronto   August 2004 - Present
Humber River Hospital  January 2012 - April 2014
The Hospital for Sick Children  January 2009 - February 2012
Manulife Financial  July 2005 - November 2008
MaRS Discovery District   September 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Construction, Construction Management, Contract Management, Contractors, Value Engineering, Project Estimation, Subcontracting, Pre-construction, Change Orders, Project Control, Cost Management, Renovation, Cost Control, Concrete, Project Bidding, Construction Safety, Quantity Surveying, Constructability, Plumbing, Blueprint Reading, Project Planning, Inspection, Facilities Management, Piping

Education
Humber College   2004 — 2008
Plumbing Apprenticeship, Construction Management

Durham collage   1998 — 2002
Automotive Service Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, A

Dawn Marie Schlegel Dawn Marie Schlegel Toronto, Canada Area Details
Dawn Marie Schlegel's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2007 - October 2009
Job Director of Development at Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto   August 2015 - Present
Canadian Opera Company  July 2012 - Present
Canadian Opera Company  June 2013 - July 2015
Canadian Opera Company  October 2009 - July 2012
MaRS Discovery District   January 2007 - October 2009
Canadian Opera Company  May 2003 - December 2006
Toronto Rehab Foundation   2002 - 2003
Stratford Shakespeare Festival  September 2000 - March 2002
Turner & Porter Funeral Directors Ltd   March 1997 - April 2000

Skills
Stewardship, Annual Giving, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Planned Giving, Raiser's Edge, Grants, Donor Recognition, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Prospect Research, Board Development, Event Management, Non-profit..., Program Management, Sponsorship, Alumni Relations, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Program Development, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Editing, Community Engagement, Arts Administration, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, Community Development, Moves Management

Education
Humber College   1997 — 1998
Diploma, Funeral Service Education

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1992 — 1996
Hons. B.A., English, Political Science

Armin Fischer Armin Fischer Toronto, Canada Area Details
Armin Fischer's MaRS Discovery District Experience July 2013 - October 2013
Job Head of R&D at Lumotune Inc.
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Lumotune Inc.   May 2014 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   July 2013 - October 2013
University of Toronto  2009 - June 2013
InVisage Technologies Inc.  2006 - 2009
University of Toronto  2005 - 2006
EMPA (ETH Board), Swiss Federal Laboratories for Material Science & Technology   2003 - 2005
EMPA (ETH Board), Swiss Federal Laboratories for Material Science & Technology   2000 - 2003

Skills
Characterization, Thin Films, Nanomaterials, Catalysis, Photovoltaics, Materials, Project Management, Solar Cells, Materials Science, R&D, Laboratory, Semiconductors, Surface Chemistry, Product Development, Coatings, Start-ups, Chemistry, Matlab, Spectroscopy

Education
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management   2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), part-time

Fritz Haber Institut, Max Planck Society
Dr. rer.nat. (PhD), Chemistry

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen
Dipl.Chem. (B.Sc. & M.Sc.), Chemistry

Janice Rudkowski Janice Rudkowski Toronto, Canada Area Details
Janice Rudkowski's MaRS Discovery District Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Independent Marketing Consultant, Research Associate & Educator
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Helianthus Consulting   December 2011 - Present
Henley Business School in partnership with Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto   August 2014 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   July 2013 - Present
Ryerson University  January 2012 - Present
Career Edge Organization  October 2007 - December 2011
Bayer  January 2006 - August 2007
Mattel  2005 - 2006
Mattel  2003 - 2005
Mattel  2001 - 2003
Unilever  1999 - 2001

Skills
Marketing Management, Strategy, Brand Architecture, Project Planning, Market Research, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Market Planning, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Research, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing

Education
York University - Schulich School of Business   1997 — 1999
MBA, Marketing

Ryerson University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Fashion Marketing

Gaby Fisch Gaby Fisch Toronto, Canada Area Details
Gaby Fisch's MaRS Discovery District Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Human Resources Manager, MaRS Discovery District
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   October 2014 - Present
Gaby Fisch Coaching & Consulting   January 2013 - August 2015
Felix Global Corp.  September 2013 - November 2014
CIBC  March 2012 - August 2013
CIBC  November 2005 - February 2012
CIBC  August 2004 - November 2005
Hyatt Hotels Corporation  May 1999 - May 2002

Skills
Talent Management, Human Resources, Coaching, Performance Management, Recruiting, Career Counseling, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Executive Coaching, Leadership, HR Consulting, Resume Writing, Job Coaching, Training Facilitation, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Business Networking, Career Development..., Delivering Workshops, Management

Education
The Coaches Training Institute   2013 — 2013
Completed Core Curriculum consisting of 5 courses

York University - Schulich School of Business   2002 — 2004
MBA, Organizational Behaviour Studies

McGill University   1995 — 1999
BA, Cultural Anthropology

Shane Dabor Shane Dabor San Francisco, California Details
Shane Dabor's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2014 - September 2014
Job Founding Student at Minerva | Studio Y Fellow at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Minerva Project  February 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   January 2014 - September 2014
TakingITGlobal  June 2013 - December 2013
Ontario Science Centre  March 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Education

Education
Minerva Schools at KGI   2014 — 2019
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Ontario Science Centre (High School)   2013 — 2013

Christopher Vogan Christopher Vogan Toronto, Canada Area Details
Christopher Vogan's MaRS Discovery District Experience July 2013 - September 2014
Job Building Operations at Equity ICI
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Equity ICI Real Estate Services   November 2014 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   July 2013 - September 2014
MaRS Discovery District   August 2009 - July 2013
Allsource Inc   April 2005 - August 2009
Echo Advertising  March 2002 - March 2004

Skills
Change Management, Leadership, Start-ups, Team Leadership, Training, Coaching, Team Building, Training Delivery, Project Management, Management, Workshop Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Operations Management

Education
BOMI   2009 — 2014
working towards a FMA, Facilities Planning and Management

George Brown College
Advertising, Graphic Design and Marketing, Commercial and Advertising Art

Lucas Bailey Lucas Bailey Toronto, Canada Area Details
Lucas Bailey's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2015 - July 2015
Job Skilled communicator and project coordinator
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
TouchBistro  August 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   January 2015 - July 2015
MaRS Discovery District   March 2014 - January 2015
The Movember Foundation  September 2014 - December 2014
Jack Astor's  June 2011 - May 2014
North Strategic  May 2013 - December 2013
SickKids Foundation  January 2013 - April 2013
The Hospital for Sick Children  May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Logistics, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Customer Experience, Problem Analysis, Problem Solving, Humour, Team Management, Teamwork, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Annual Reports, Writing, Strategic Thinking

Education
Humber College   2011 — 2012
Postgraduate Certificate, Public Relations

The University of Western Ontario   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Brianna Smrke Brianna Smrke Toronto, Canada Area Details
Brianna Smrke's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2014 - August 2014
Job Communications Intern (Ontario Internship Program) at Ontario Public Service
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Ontario Public Service  July 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   January 2014 - August 2014
McMaster University  February 2011 - August 2014
Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education   April 2013 - April 2014
University of Waterloo  May 2013 - June 2013
McMaster University  September 2012 - May 2013
University of Toronto  May 2012 - August 2012
McMaster University  September 2011 - April 2012
University of Toronto  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Research, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, French, Economics, International..., English, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Teaching, Higher Education, Time Management

Education
Minerva Schools at KGI   2014 — 2019
Bachelor of Computer Science/Social Science, Designing Institutions and Societies

McMaster University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts & Science, Complex Systems, Social Innovation, Mathematics

JP Leroux JP Leroux Toronto, Canada Area Details
JP Leroux's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Senior Associate at PwC
Industry Computer Software
Experience
PwC  August 2015 - Present
PwC  August 2013 - August 2015
TD  February 2013 - August 2013
Enactus Saint Mary's University   September 2010 - April 2012
Next Mobile Inc   December 2010 - February 2012
The Next 36  December 2010 - August 2011
Enactus Saint Mary's University   September 2009 - September 2010
MaRS Discovery District   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Leadership, PHP, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Venture Capital, Change Management, Change Programmes, Culture Change, People Change, Endorsements

Education
Saint Mary's University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Finance ad Entrepreneurship

Douglas McDonald Douglas McDonald Toronto, Canada Area Details
Douglas McDonald's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2010 - September 2010
Job Business Development Manager at CIBC Asset Management
Industry Financial Services
Experience
CIBC Asset Management  May 2014 - Present
CI Investments Inc. – Canada’s Investment Company   March 2013 - April 2014
CI Investments Inc.  July 2011 - March 2013
MaRS Discovery District   May 2010 - September 2010
MaRS Discovery District   May 2009 - September 2009
Toronto Board of Trade  July 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Mutual Funds, Sales, Hedge Funds, Structured Products, Inside Sales, Business Development, Client Services, Sales Prospecting, Marketing

Education
Western University   2007 — 2011
BMOS, Finance and Accounting

St. Andrew's College   2000 — 2007
High School

Nathan Monk Nathan Monk Toronto, Canada Area Details
Nathan Monk's MaRS Discovery District Experience October 2010 - Present
Job Entrepreneur. Mentor. Runner.
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Pace & Mind   May 2014 - Present
Techstars  April 2013 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   October 2010 - Present
CBC  January 2008 - June 2010
CanWest MediaWorks  February 2007 - January 2008
CanWest  February 2006 - February 2007
Yahoo! Inc.   July 2003 - January 2005
OgilvyInteractive worldwide   2004 - 2005

Skills
Mobile Devices, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, SEM, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Competitive Analysis, Social Media, SEO, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, New Media, Marketing Management, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Media, Strategic Planning, E-commerce, Analytics, Business Planning, Strategic Partnerships, User Experience, Integrated Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Research, Content Strategy, Mobile Marketing, New Business Development, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, CRM, Market Research, Management, Creative Direction, Leadership, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Go-to-market Strategy, Blogging, Strategic Communications, Lean Startup

Education
The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business   1999 — 2003
HBA, Media, Strategy and Marketing

Chris Stevenson Chris Stevenson Toronto, Canada Area Details
Chris Stevenson's MaRS Discovery District Experience March 2011 - April 2013
Job Founder & CEO
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Gardiner Museum  June 2015 - Present
Ripple Creative Strategy   April 2013 - Present
Group of 27 Chamber Orchestra   November 2013 - December 2014
MaRS Discovery District   March 2011 - April 2013
Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences   June 2009 - January 2012
SoundProof Magazine   2005 - July 2011
MacLaren McCann  September 2009 - July 2010
Uthink Online   2007 - 2007
CIBC  2004 - 2007

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Development, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Entertainment, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Creative Direction, Marketing, Blogging, Leadership, Newsletters, Television, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Web Analytics, Corporate Branding, Strategy, Web Content, Magazines, Copywriting, Internal Communications, Content Development, Creative Strategy, Brand Management, Entrepreneurship, Publishing, New Media, Editorial, Management, SEO, Project Management, Team-building, Strategic Leadership, arts and culture, Culture, Vision, BIg Idea Guy

Education
University of Toronto   2012 — 2012
Communications

Ryerson University   2001 — 2002
Marketing

Harris Institute For The Arts   1998 — 1999
Recording Industry Orientation Program

American Academy of Dramatic Arts   1991 — 1993
Associates Degree, Theatre/Theater

Mount Royal University   1989 — 1990
Theatre Arts

David Bowden David Bowden Toronto, Canada Area Details
David Bowden's MaRS Discovery District Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Business Growth Transformation Executive
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
The Osborne Group "Executive Perfomance on Demand"   March 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   November 2013 - Present
Habitat for Humanity Canada  May 2010 - Present
Strategic Growth Consulting   April 2008 - March 2015
CIM (Consumer Impact Marketing)   2008 - 2009
Direct Energy  2004 - 2008
Sprint  October 2001 - September 2004
Empori.com   1999 - 2001
Labatt Breweries of Canada  1998 - 1999
Canada Post  1996 - 1998

Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Start-ups, CRM, Business Development, Leadership, Management, Product Management, Program Management, Business Strategy, Change Management, New Business Development, Team Building, Product Development, Outsourcing, Training, Marketing, Sales, Telecommunications, Recruiting, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Retail, Management Consulting, P&L Management, Governance

Education
ICD/Rotman (Institute of Corporate Directors)   2013 — 2013

University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management   1984 — 1988
MBA

University of Toronto   1975 — 1979
BASc

Babson College   1995 — 1995

Derek Morrissey Derek Morrissey Toronto, Canada Area Details
Derek Morrissey's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2013 - September 2014
Job Event Representative at Mill St. Brewery
Industry Events Services
Experience
Mill Street Brewery  May 2015 - Present
Splash Modelling Marketing Inc.  March 2013 - May 2015
Niagara College Canada  January 2015 - April 2015
Niagara College Canada  September 2014 - April 2015
MaRS Discovery District   May 2013 - September 2014
Pickering Playing Fields   May 2009 - September 2012

Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Leadership, Customer Service, Sales, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Advertising, Retail, Brand Awareness

Education
Niagara College   2014 — 2015
Graduate Certificate, Event Management - Post Graduate Program

Niagara College   2011 — 2013
Diploma, Business- Marketing and Sales

Brock University   2008 — 2011
Psychology

Tom Rand Tom Rand Toronto, Canada Area Details
Tom Rand's MaRS Discovery District Experience March 2009 - Present
Job Managing Partner, ArcTern Ventures
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Government of Ontario  March 2015 - Present
Woodland Biofuels   January 2013 - Present
ArcTern Ventures   January 2012 - Present
Environmental Defence  October 2011 - Present
Hydrostor   January 2011 - Present
Morgan Solar   December 2009 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   March 2009 - Present
ECW Press  January 2009 - Present
Planet Traveler   January 2006 - Present
MMB Research   March 2011 - June 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Angel Investing, Writing, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Cleantech, Sustainable Energy, Start-ups, Carbon, Investments, Environmental Awareness, Clean Technology, Corporate Social..., Wind, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Policy, Energy, Strategy, Sustainability, Corporate Development, Corporate Finance, Strategic Planning, Green Building, Solar Energy, Due Diligence, Start-up Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Economics, Private Equity, Business Development, Capital, Energy Efficiency, Public Policy

Education
University of Toronto   2001 — 2006
M.A. and Ph.D., Philosophy

King's College London, U. of London   1998 — 2001
M.Sc., Philosophy of Science

University of Waterloo   1985 — 1991
BASc, Electrical Engineering

Patrick Cheung Patrick Cheung Los Angeles, California Details
Patrick Cheung's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2010 - June 2011
Job Peter Stark Producing Program at USC
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Bell Canada  June 2011 - August 2015
MaRS Discovery District   May 2010 - June 2011
Berkeley Payment Solutions  May 2008 - August 2008
JWT  May 2006 - July 2006

Skills
Product Management, Strategy, Start-ups, Product Development, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Mobile Devices, Project Management, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Analytics, Telecommunications, CRM, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Data Analysis, Product Marketing, Go-to-market Strategy, Team Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Integration, Business Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Cloud Computing, Strategic Partnerships

Education
University of Southern California   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Peter Stark Producing Program

The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business   2005 — 2009
HBA

Upper Canada College   2001 — 2005

Mariana Andrews, MBA Mariana Andrews, MBA Toronto, Canada Area Details
Mariana Andrews, MBA's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Helping Startups Thrive
Industry Human Resources
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   May 2014 - Present
Avenue2Talent   January 2012 - Present
Infusion  August 2013 - February 2014
MetLife  August 2013 - February 2014
Assigncorp  2005 - 2009
Abraxas Technologies   2004 - 2004
Hudson  2003 - 2004
Sinara Consultants Limited   September 2001 - September 2003

Skills
Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, CRM, Executive Search, Management, Change Management, Employer Branding, Talent Management, Human Resources, Organizational..., Start-ups, Strategy, Interviews, Business Development, Applicant Tracking..., Relocation and..., Employee Engagement, Vendor Management, Training and Development, Contractual Agreements

Education
Rotman School of Management   2009 — 2012
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Middlesex University   1998 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Business Information Systems

Janice Diner Janice Diner Toronto, Canada Area Details
Janice Diner's MaRS Discovery District Experience December 2009 - January 2015
Job Founding Partner CEO Horizn (Horizon Studios)
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Horizn (Horizon Studios)   October 2009 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   December 2009 - January 2015
Syncapse  September 2008 - September 2009
Sharpe Blackmore Euro RSCG  January 2008 - October 2008
Segal Communications  January 2006 - January 2008
Armstrong Partnership  2004 - 2006
Quadrant Marketing  2002 - 2004

Skills
Social Commerce, Social Business, Social Marketing..., Social Networking, Facebook, Mobile, Gamification, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Mobile Devices, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Sales, Start-ups, Brand Development, Sponsorship, SEO, Relationship Marketing, SEM, Mobile Marketing, User Experience, Email Marketing, Social Marketing, Thought Leadership, Marketing, Online Marketing, Digital Media, Brand Awareness, Content Strategy, Web Analytics, New Media, Corporate Branding

Education
York University - Schulich School of Business   2004 — 2005
Masters Certificate, Marketing and Communications

Dawson College   1979 — 1981
graphic design

Karen Greve Young Karen Greve Young Toronto, Canada Area Details
Karen Greve Young's MaRS Discovery District Experience June 2011 - Present
Job VP, Partnerships at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   June 2011 - Present
ICR Global Foundation   2008 - 2012
Junior League of London   2003 - 2008
Bain & Company  2000 - 2003
Gap Inc.  1997 - 1999
Robertson, Stephens & Company   1995 - 1997

Skills
Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Corporate Development, Mergers, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Strategy, Business Modeling, Fundraising, Organizational..., Volunteer Management, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business   1999 — 2001
MBA

Harvard University   1991 — 1995
AB, Economics

Farah Momen Farah Momen Toronto, Canada Area Details
Farah Momen's MaRS Discovery District Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Venture Services Coordinator at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   August 2015 - Present
The Global Poverty Project  January 2015 - May 2015
Clinton Foundation  June 2014 - September 2014
Students' Society of McGill University  January 2014 - March 2014
Pueblito Canada   August 2013 - October 2013
Pueblito Canada   May 2013 - August 2013
Journalists for Human Rights at McGill University   September 2012 - April 2013
Journalists for Human Rights  May 2012 - August 2012
Journalists for Human Rights at McGill University   September 2011 - April 2012
Just Buns Bakery   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Journalism, International Human..., Human Rights, Organizational..., Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Photoshop, InDesign, Event Planning, Grant Writing

Education
McGill University   2010 — 2013
Major in Geography; Minors in English Literature and Hispanic Studies, Faculty of Arts

Clarkstown High School North   2006 — 2010
High school diploma

Nicholas Zsofcsin Nicholas Zsofcsin Montreal, Canada Area Details
Nicholas Zsofcsin's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job M.Eng @ University of Toronto Energy Studies & Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Hatch  September 2014 - January 2015
MaRS Discovery District   May 2014 - August 2014
Self Employed - Mechanical Engineer / Industrial Designer  June 2013 - August 2014
Magitherm Research Group of McGill University   January 2013 - May 2013
Department of Chemistry (McGill)   January 2012 - May 2012
Lavergne Group Inc.   May 2010 - August 2010
G&M Premium Denim Company   May 2009 - August 2009
Kinetic Home Living Concepts   May 2008 - April 2009

Skills
Product Development, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Engineering, French, Matlab, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Social Media, MS Project, Photoshop, Business Strategy, Business Process..., New Business Development, Business Planning, Warehouse Management, ERP Software, Management, Presentations

Education
University of Toronto
Master of Engineering (M.Eng), Mechanical and Industrial, 4.00/4.00 CGPA

McGill University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng), Mechanical

Cal Stiller Cal Stiller London, Canada Area Details
Cal Stiller's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2000 - Present
Job Chair, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research; Chair, Bioquest Innovations Inc.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research  2002 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   2000 - Present
Stilco   1990 - Present
Western University  January 1972 - Present
Genome Canada  2004 - 2009

Skills
Lifesciences, Science, Commercialization, Research, Biotechnology, Public Policy, Leadership, Molecular Biology, Strategy, Immunology, Cancer, Data Analysis, Drug Discovery, Technology Transfer, Genomics, Healthcare, Biochemistry, Clinical Trials, R&D, Genetics, Oncology, Entrepreneurship, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Research, Microbiology, Cell Culture, Drug Development, PCR, Cell Biology, Scientific Writing, Neuroscience, Cell, Medical Devices, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Laboratory, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Cancer Research, Clinical Development, Pharmacology

Education
University of Saskatchewan   1959 — 1965
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

University of Alberta   1971 — 1972
Medicine

The University of Western Ontario   1965 — 1971
FRCP(C), Medicine

University of Saskatchewan   1958 — 1965
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Medicine

Bedford Road Collegiate

Jordan Bowden Jordan Bowden Montreal, Canada Area Details
Jordan Bowden's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Honours Researcher at McGill University and Studio [Y] Alumni
Industry Design
Experience
McGill University  January 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   January 2014 - Present
3D Co. - Custom 3D Printing   May 2013 - Present
Legislative Assembly of Ontario  May 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Politics, Entrepreneurship, 3D Printing, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Urban Planning, Public Relations, Strategy, Public Policy, Political Communication, Policy Analysis, Urbanism, Geographic Information...

Education
McGill University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Geography (Urban Systems)

Studio Y   2014 — 2014

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Seconary School, London Ontario   2007 — 2011
94% average in Grade 12

Cheryl May Cheryl May Toronto, Canada Area Details
Cheryl May's MaRS Discovery District Experience June 2008 - September 2010
Job Strategy and Development, Canadian Race Relations Foundation
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation   December 2013 - Present
Tides Canada  January 2013 - January 2014
Skills for Change  September 2010 - October 2012
MaRS Discovery District   June 2008 - September 2010
Artscape  October 2007 - May 2008
Findhelp   October 1997 - August 2007
The Canadian Stage Company  September 1996 - October 1997
Absolutely Diapers! Inc   1989 - 1996
Flexible Packaging Plant   1987 - 1989
The Toronto Sun  1981 - 1986

Skills
Strategic Communications, Business Planning, Corporate Development, Non-profits, Community Development, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Research, Social Media, Event Planning, Public Relations, Leadership, Team Building, Workshop Facilitation, Event Management, Entrepreneurship, Training, Nonprofits, Change Management, Project Management, Corporate Social..., Strategy, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Program Management, Coaching, Proposal Writing, Social Entrepreneurship, Integrated Marketing, Analysis, Government, Program Evaluation, Policy, Project Planning, Capacity Building, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Public Policy, Human Resources, Management, Governance, Philanthropy, Social Enterprise, Grants, Community Engagement

Education
OCAD University   2013 — 2016
Master's degree, Social Foresight and Innovation

University of Toronto   1994 — 1995
Business and Entrepreneurial Studies

University of Toronto   1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, English and Drama

Centennial College   1977 — 1979
Publishing and Design

Susan Manwaring Susan Manwaring Toronto, Canada Area Details
Susan Manwaring's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2010 - Present
Job Charities Lawyer, Partner and National Chair of Miller Thomson’s Charities and NotforProfit Group
Industry Law Practice
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   2010 - Present
Miller Thomson LLP  1988 - Present

Skills
Corporate Governance, Non-profits, Charities, Fundraising, Governance, Policy, Board Development, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Annual Giving, Public Policy, Estate Planning, Legal Advice, Corporate Social..., Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Philanthropy, Community Outreach, Trusts, Volunteer Management, Community Development

Education
York University - Osgoode Hall Law School
L.L.B.

Queen's University

Leaside High School, Toronto, Ontario

Scotty Vanderwel Scotty Vanderwel Toronto, Canada Area Details
Scotty Vanderwel's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2009 - Present
Job Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Planning at RCI
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Rogers Communications  October 2011 - Present
gShift Labs   August 2011 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   January 2009 - Present
InGamer Fantasy   January 2010 - September 2011
Monitor Group  September 1998 - September 2011
Monitor Group  September 1998 - September 2011
BrandAid   January 2011 - May 2011
Sysomos  January 2009 - April 2010
Social Capital Partners   January 2008 - January 2010

Skills
Strategic facilitation..., Workshop Facilitation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Planning, Organizational Design, Team Leadership, Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Analysis, Executive Management, Fundraising, Leadership, Venture Capital, Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Change Management, Business Process..., Strategic Consulting, Market Analysis, Integrated Marketing, Marketing

Education
The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business   1994 — 1998
HBA, Business

Heather Crosbie Heather Crosbie Toronto, Canada Area Details
Heather Crosbie's MaRS Discovery District Experience May 2011 - March 2012
Job Senior Advisor at ventureLAB York Region
Industry Executive Office
Experience
ventureLAB York Region   April 2013 - Present
Innovaction Consulting Inc.   September 2010 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   May 2011 - March 2012
Travel CUTS  January 1996 - September 2009
Travel CUTS  January 1988 - December 1995
Keystone Products for Independent Living Ltd.   1986 - 1988
Travel CUTS  January 1978 - December 1985

Skills
Non-profits, Direct Marketing, Leadership Development, Leadership, Coaching, Change Management, Social Networking

Education
The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business   1991 — 1993
MBA

McGill University   1971 — 1975
B.A, Psychology

Peter D. Willmott Peter D. Willmott Toronto, Canada Area Details
Peter D. Willmott's MaRS Discovery District Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Director Operations at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Real Estate
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   April 2014 - Present
Colliers International Canada  June 2007 - April 2014
BOMA (Building Owner Managers Association)   2001 - 2008
CREIT Management L.P.   2003 - 2007
Redcliffe Realty Management   1998 - 2003
Avison Young Commercial Real Estate  1992 - 1998
Orlando Corporation  1989 - 1992
Slough Estates Canada   1986 - 1989

Skills
Property Management, Commercial Real Estate, Investment Properties, Lease Administration, Leases, Construction Management, Asset Management, Corporate Real Estate, Construction, Real Estate, Project Planning, Tenant, Facilities Management, Contract Management, Budgets, Property, Real Estate Development, Landlords, Management, Lease Negotiations, Disposition, Brokerage, Portfolio Management, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Financing, Apartments, Dispositions

Education
USGBC
LEED AP O&M

York University   1980 — 1984
BAS, Administrative Studies

CEGEP - John Abbott College   1975 — 1978
Social Science, Urban Planning Technology

Earl Miller Earl Miller Toronto, Canada Area Details
Earl Miller's MaRS Discovery District Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Director, Global Initiatives at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   April 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   May 2009 - March 2015
Ryerson University  September 2006 - February 2009
Scotiabank  September 2005 - July 2006
Scotiabank  May 2003 - September 2005
Scotiabank  January 1997 - April 2003
Towers Perrin  January 1995 - January 1997
Management Board Secretariat, Ontario Public Service   1993 - 1995
Management Board Secretariat, Government of Ontario   1991 - 1993

Skills
Strategy, Public Speaking, Strategic Partnerships, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, New Business Development, Management, Fundraising, Program Management, Start-ups, Diversity & Inclusion, Nonprofits, Training, Entrepreneurship, Government Relations, Partnership Broker...

Education
Partnership Brokers' Association   2013 — 2013
Partnership Brokers' Accreditation, Accredited Partnership Broker, Distinction

McMaster University
Master of Arts, Political Science

Queen's University
Strategic Leadership

York University
Master in Environmental Studies, Planning

Irfan Mohammad Sharif Irfan Mohammad Sharif Toronto, Canada Area Details
Irfan Mohammad Sharif's MaRS Discovery District Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Studio [Y] Fellow at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Design
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   September 2014 - Present
Marcus Evans  July 2013 - July 2014
Queen's University TriColour Venture Fund   January 2013 - May 2013
Freshsight Queen's  September 2012 - April 2013
Moja Labs Inc.   May 2012 - March 2013
Ogilvy & Mather  June 2010 - August 2010
The Grameen Bank   June 2007 - July 2007

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Research, Teamwork, Financial Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Event Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Start-ups, Management Consulting, Sales, Strategy, Account Management

Education
Queen's University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance

Cass Business School   2011 — 2011
International Business Exchange Program

Scholastica Pvt. Ltd.   2006 — 2009
A/O Levels

Manish Nayar Manish Nayar Toronto, Canada Area Details
Manish Nayar's MaRS Discovery District Experience November 2014 - Present
Job
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   November 2014 - Present
OYA Ventures   July 2009 - Present
OYA Solar Inc   June 2009 - Present
Polar Racking   June 2009 - Present
Merrill Lynch  June 2006 - September 2008
Judricks Enterprises Ltd   September 2001 - June 2006

Skills
Financial Modeling, Emerging Markets, Project Finance, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Cleantech, Private Equity, Valuation, Corporate Development, Strategic Planning, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Strategy, Mergers, Alternative Energy, Venture Capital, M&A experience, Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Energy, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Strategic Consulting, Restructuring, Business Planning, Finance, Investments

Education
London Business School   2009 — 2009
MBA, Finance

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2007 — 2009
MBA, Finance and Strategy

Western University   2000 — 2001
B.Sc, Applied Mathematics

Western University   1996 — 2000
B.E.Sc, Computer Engineering

Andrew (Andy) Haigh Andrew (Andy) Haigh Toronto, Canada Area Details
Andrew (Andy) Haigh's MaRS Discovery District Experience September 2008 - December 2009
Job Director of Finance and Operations at AvidBiologics Inc
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
AvidBiologics Inc   October 2014 - Present
Lumira Capital Corp.   March 2012 - December 2014
Lumira Capital Corp.   January 2010 - March 2012
HTX - The Health Technology Exchange   January 2009 - December 2009
MaRS Discovery District   September 2008 - December 2009

Education
Ivey Business School at Western University   2007 — 2008
MBA, Finance, Healthcare

Dalhousie University   2001 — 2006
Ph.D., Biology

John Buckingham, MBA, CSAP John Buckingham, MBA, CSAP Toronto, Canada Area Details
John Buckingham, MBA, CSAP's MaRS Discovery District Experience March 2009 - Present
Job Investment Advisor, Life Sciences Ventures at Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE)
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE)   January 2012 - Present
Health Technology Exchange   May 2010 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   March 2009 - Present
Buckingham Alliance Partners, Inc.   September 2008 - Present
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade & Development (DFATD)   August 2012 - April 2015
Endo Pharmaceuticals  September 2004 - September 2008
Johnson & Johnson Pharma Division   December 1997 - July 2004
Johnson & Johnson Pharma Division   September 1986 - November 1997
Ortho Pharmaceuticals Canada   September 1984 - September 1986
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics  June 1976 - August 1984

Skills
Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Alliances, Licensing, Project Planning, Start-up Consulting, Global Collaboration, Program Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Commercialization, Biotechnology, Start-ups, Product Development, Product Management, Collaboration, Lifesciences, Corporate Development, Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Training, Negotiation, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Thinking, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Medical Devices, Business Planning, Competitive Intelligence, Due Diligence, International Business, Global Business..., Marketing Strategy, Pharmaceutics, Management, Venture Capital, Angel Investing, Strategy, Clinical Development, R&D, Business Alliances, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Oncology, Market Analysis, Management Consulting, Market Research, Marketing, Innovation Management

Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business   2008 — 2008
Leading Organizational Change and Renewal

York University - Schulich School of Business   1982 — 1986
MBA

University of Guelph   1974 — 1976
B. Sc.(Hons.)

Royal St. George's College

Alethia Kang Alethia Kang New York, New York Details
Alethia Kang's MaRS Discovery District Experience October 2012 - February 2013
Job
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership  January 2015 - Present
Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership  May 2013 - December 2014
MaRS Discovery District   October 2012 - February 2013
University of Oxford  2011 - 2012
Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership  March 2010 - May 2011
The Clinton Global Initiative, William J. Clinton Foundation   September 2009 - December 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers  September 2007 - May 2009
KPMG  September 2005 - June 2007

Skills
Non-profits, Social Entrepreneurship, International..., Auditing, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Excel, Data Analysis, Latin America, Rural Development, Economic Development, Program Evaluation, Performance Monitoring, Operations Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Event Planning, Writing, Corporate Communications, Evaluation, Report Writing, Research, Photography, Strategy, Nonprofits, Program Management, Management, Business Development, Training, Business Strategy, Microsoft Excel

Education
University of Oxford - Said Business School   2011 — 2012
MBA, Strategy, Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Design, Finance.

University of Toronto   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Commerce, Business, Accounting, Tax

June Avila June Avila Toronto, Canada Area Details
June Avila's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2008 - 2012
Job Customer advocate with a background in startups and libraries | customer success
Industry Information Services
Experience
George Brown College  2013 - 2014
My Elephant Brain   2012 - 2013
MaRS Discovery District   2008 - 2012
Gerstein Science Library, University of Toronto   2007 - 2008
Engineering and Computer Science Library, University of Toronto   2007 - 2008
Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto  2007 - 2007
Staples Business Depot  2005 - 2007
ECC Foreign Language Institute  2003 - 2005

Skills
Knowledge Management, Information Retrieval, Content Management, Library, Market Research, Research, Social Media, Information Management, Information Literacy, Web 2.0, Competitive Intelligence, Social Networking, Project Management, Wordpress, Competitive Analysis, Blogging, Controlled Vocabularies, Emerging Technologies, Report Writing, Information Technology, Reference Services, Entrepreneurship, Early-stage Startups, Public Speaking, Client Relations

Education
University of Toronto   2006 — 2008
Master of Information Studies, Library and Information Science

University of Guelph   1997 — 2001
BSc., Bio-medical Science, minor in Business Administration

Nina Chagnon Nina Chagnon Toronto, Canada Area Details
Nina Chagnon's MaRS Discovery District Experience June 2004 - July 2008
Job Life Science Professional
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   June 2004 - July 2008
TRRA   March 2004 - August 2004
Aventis Pasteur ( currently Sanofi Pasteur)   August 2001 - May 2004

Education
University of Toronto   1999 — 2001
MBA

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1987 — 1989
M.Sc, Microbial Engineering

McGill University - Macdonald Campus   1983 — 1986
B. Sc, Microbiology

Helen Kula Helen Kula Toronto, Canada Area Details
Helen Kula's MaRS Discovery District Experience December 2011 - November 2013
Job Librarian and knowledge wrangler. Passionate about startups.
Industry Libraries
Experience
University of Toronto  December 2013 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   December 2011 - November 2013
MaRS Discovery District   May 2006 - November 2011
Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto  November 1999 - April 2006
Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto  April 1999 - November 1999
Deloitte & Touche  January 1999 - April 1999
The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences  November 1998 - April 1999
Dysart & Jones   May 1998 - April 1999

Skills
Competitive Intelligence, Market Intelligence, Data, Secondary Research, Start-ups, Early-stage Startups, Knowledge Management, Company Profiles, Trend Analysis, Product Development, Content Licensing, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Media Monitoring, Project Management, End User Training, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Online Research, Writing, Technical Writing, Report Writing, Start-up Ventures, Concept Generation, Library Science, Library Management, Library Research, Library 2.0, Metadata, Research, Blogging, Social Networking, Social Media, Data Curation, Curating, Library, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Cataloging, Management, Web 2.0

Education
University of Toronto   1996 — 1998
MISt, Library and Information Science

McGill University   1989 — 1991
MA, English

University of Toronto - University of Trinity College   1984 — 1988
BA, English and French

Joe Lee Joe Lee Toronto, Canada Area Details
Joe Lee's MaRS Discovery District Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Analyst @ MaRS | MBET | CMRP
Industry Market Research
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   July 2013 - Present
Milao Language   May 2013 - Present
MediResource Inc.  February 2012 - September 2012
MediResource Inc.  March 2011 - March 2012
GlobeScan  August 2010 - February 2011
GlobeScan  May 2010 - July 2010
Embanet  July 2007 - December 2009
Embanet  January 2007 - June 2007
Embanet  May 2006 - January 2007
Northpoint  January 2006 - 2006

Skills
Market Research, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Data Analysis, Research, Product Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Entrepreneurship, Web Analytics, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Qualitative Research, Customer Insight, SEO, Lead Generation, Segmentation, Social Media, CRM, Social Networking, Google Analytics, Digital Strategy, SEM, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Time Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Digital Media, Advertising, Project Management, Brand Development, Leadership, Business Development, User Experience, Content Management

Education
University of Waterloo   2012 — 2013
Master of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (MBET)

Georgian College   2009 — 2010
Post-Graduate Certificate

University of Toronto   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Allyson Hewitt Allyson Hewitt Toronto, Canada Area Details
Allyson Hewitt's MaRS Discovery District Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Senior Fellow, Social Innovation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   April 2015 - Present
University of Waterloo  March 2014 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   November 2007 - Present
Safe Kids Canada   October 2002 - October 2007
Sickkids  2002 - 2007
Community Information Toronto   October 1992 - October 2002
Youth Without Shelter  October 1987 - October 1992

Skills
Social Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship, Non-profits, Governance, Engagement, Social Enterprise, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Corporate Social..., Stakeholder Engagement, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Government Relations, Program Development, Strategic Communications, Entrepreneurship, Grant Writing, Partnership Development, Communications Strategy, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Capacity Building, Community Engagement, Public Policy, Strategy Development, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Event Planning, Creative Problem Solving, Economic Development, Strategic Thinking, Leadership Development, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Mentoring, Event Management, Community Building, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Program Evaluation, Grants, Organizational..., Marketing Strategy, Policy, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Social Change, Social Impact, Sustainability

Education
Carleton University

Xuefei Mao Xuefei Mao Cambridge, Massachusetts Details
Xuefei Mao's MaRS Discovery District Experience April 2010 - April 2015
Job MIT Sloan Fellows in Innovation and Global Leadership
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)   May 2015 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   April 2010 - April 2015
PwC  April 2005 - April 2010
KPMG Canada  September 2004 - March 2005

Skills
Data Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Lifesciences, Analysis, Project Management, Information Management, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Venture Capital, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, Research, Life Sciences

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology   2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), MIT Sloan Fellows in Innovation and Global Leadership

Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Bachelor's Degree of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control

The University of Western Ontario
Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.), Information Study, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research

Myrna Francis Myrna Francis Toronto, Canada Area Details
Myrna Francis's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2013 - Present
Job Executive Consultant healthcare advisory services
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   2013 - Present
Mfran - Healthcare Advisory Services   2012 - Present
RxCanada   2006 - 2013
CGI  2005 - 2012
Canada Health Infoway  2003 - 2004
Canada Health Infoway  2001 - 2003
IBM  1999 - 2001
CSC  1993 - 1998

Skills
Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management..., Governance, Executive Level..., Sales and Marketing, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Management Consulting, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Healthcare, Program Management, Business Development, Integration, IT Strategy, Change Management, Business Transformation, Business Process..., Go-to-market Strategy, Executive Management, Leadership, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Business Intelligence, Cross-functional Team..., Consulting, Information Technology, Process Improvement, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Outsourcing, CRM, Enterprise Software, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management

Education
McMaster University
Ph.D., Medical Sciences

McMaster University
M.A., Bio-psychology

Nan Hutchinson Nan Hutchinson Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Nan Hutchinson's MaRS Discovery District Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Board Member, Executive Coach, Experienced Pharmaceutical Executive
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Cynapsus Therapeutics   February 2014 - Present
Executive Core   May 2013 - Present
MaRs Discovery District   April 2012 - Present
Hutchinson and Associates and Knollwood Partners   December 2003 - Present
URL Pharma, Inc.   November 2009 - October 2010
Bristol-Myers Squibb  August 2002 - November 2003
Bristol-Myers Squibb  April 2001 - August 2002
Johnson & Johnson  July 1998 - April 2001
Johnson & Johnson  November 1996 - July 1998
Johnson & Johnson  July 1994 - November 1996

Skills
Strategic Planning, Market Research, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Launch, Biotechnology, Business Planning, Sales Management, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Product Development, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Business Strategy, Brand Management, Leadership Development, Sales Operations, Executive Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Management Consulting, Global Marketing, Commercialization, Analytics, Executive Coaching, Project Planning, Management, Team Leadership, Change Management, CRM

Education
Boston University - School of Management
MBA

Mount Allison University
Bachelor Commerce, Marketing

Brian Mergelas Brian Mergelas Toronto, Canada Area Details
Brian Mergelas's MaRS Discovery District Experience November 2011 - September 2012
Job CEO at Sunwell Technologies Inc.
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Sunwell Technologies Inc.   April 2015 - Present
Ontario Clean Water Agency  December 2012 - Present
WatrHub Inc.   January 2012 - Present
Childern's Aid Foundation   October 2011 - Present
York Angel Investors   September 2011 - Present
The Water Technology Acceleration Project   September 2012 - March 2015
MaRS Discovery District   November 2011 - September 2012
Pure Technologies  August 2010 - July 2011
ASCE Pipeline Committee   August 2008 - July 2011
the Pressure Pipe Inspection Company  September 1997 - August 2010

Skills
Business Strategy, Analysis, Business Development, Cleantech, Contract Negotiation, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Pipelines, Project Management, Project Planning, R&D, Renewable Energy, Risk Management, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Sustainability, Venture Capital, Water, Water Resources, Water Treatment

Education
Queen's University   1990 — 1995
PhD, Physics

Queen's University   1986 — 1990
BSc, Physics

Lindsay Archibald Lindsay Archibald Toronto, Canada Area Details
Lindsay Archibald's MaRS Discovery District Experience July 2014 - January 2015
Job
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Delisle Youth Services  January 2015 - Present
Lindsay Archibald   September 2007 - Present
Treehouse Group   September 2007 - Present
Treehouse Group   September 2007 - Present
Lindsay Archibald   January 2008 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   July 2014 - January 2015
TEDxKids @TheHill   April 2010 - November 2010
Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation  October 2008 - May 2009
The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa   May 2005 - June 2007
Ontario Trillium Foundation  2004 - 2005

Skills
Event Planning, Writing, Social Media, Research, Coordination, Communication, Copy Editing, Text Editing, Office Administration, Arts Administration, Community Building, Volunteering, Microsoft Office, Tumblr, Twitter, MailChimp, Constant Contact, Squarespace, Google Docs, Museums, Newsletters, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Editing, Event Management, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Sponsorship, Web Content, Press Releases, Blogging, Media Relations, Leadership, Internal Communications, Project Coordination, Time Management, Nonprofits, Community Engagement, Social Networking, Corporate Communications, Proposal Writing, Marketing, Project Planning, Management, Community Outreach

Education
Victoria University of Wellington   2005 — 2007
Master's

University of King's College   1997 — 2001
BA, hons.

George Brown College   2012 — 2013
Certificate

Toronto Image Works (TIW)   2012 — 2012
Continuing Education

University of Toronto   2011 — 2011
Continuing Ed.

La Cité collégiale   2010 — 2010
Continuing Education

Heather Nicol Heather Nicol Toronto, Canada Area Details
Heather Nicol's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Chief Financial Officer at Reformulary Group Inc.
Industry Executive Office
Experience
The Bishop Strachan School  September 2009 - September 2012
Danny Grossman Dance Company   2002 - 2012
Desjardins CU   2002 - June 2011
MaRS Discovery District   2006 - 2008
Chapters Online  1999 - 2001
BMO Nesbitt Burns  1989 - 1994

Skills
Strategic Planning

Education
Institute of Corporate Directors (Rotman School of Business, University of Toronto)   2011 — 2012
ICD.D, Corporate Governance

CMA Ontario   2007 — 2008
CMA

The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business
MBA

University of Waterloo
BMath, Mathematics, Computer Science

Gordon Forsythe Gordon Forsythe Toronto, Canada Area Details
Gordon Forsythe's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2012 - 2013
Job President & CEO
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Accu-Link   2013 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   2012 - 2013
Compass Capital Inc   2006 - 2012
Young Presidents' Organization  2007 - 2008
Bell Canada Conferencing Inc.   2004 - 2006
Accutel Conferencing Inc, acquired by Bell Canada   2001 - 2004
Ascom Canada Limited   1997 - 2001
Ascom Canada   October 1996 - December 1996

Skills
Start-ups, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Business Strategy, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Venture Capital, Corporate Development, New Business Development, Business Planning, Program Management, Strategic Partnerships, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Mobile Devices, Management, Business Development, Fundraising, Social Networking, Operations Management, Coaching, Telecommunications, Competitive Analysis, Team Building, Sales, Change Management, Management Consulting, Networking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Executive Management, Marketing Strategy, SaaS, P&L Management, Marketing, E-commerce, Product Development

Education
The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business   1997 — 1999
MBA

Mahler Executive Development Program   1997 — 1998
Advanced Management

York University   1980 — 1984
B.A. Hon, Political Science

Sarah Piercy Sarah Piercy Toronto, Canada Area Details
Sarah Piercy's MaRS Discovery District Experience March 2010 - August 2010
Job Executive Assistant at BMO Financial Group
Industry Events Services
Experience
BMO Financial Group  June 2013 - Present
Toronto District School Board  September 2012 - June 2013
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada   February 2011 - July 2012
United Way Toronto  October 2010 - December 2010
MaRS Discovery District   March 2010 - August 2010
United Way of Greater Toronto  October 2009 - February 2010
CEHPEA   March 2009 - September 2009
United Way of Greater Toronto  September 2008 - December 2008
CARP Advocacy   2007 - 2008

Skills
Editing, Stewardship, Community Development, Direct Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Nonprofits, Social Media, Community Outreach

Education
OISE University of Toronto   2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Senior/ Intermediate

Acadia University   2002 — 2006
BAH, Sociology

David Wai, CFA, P.Eng. David Wai, CFA, P.Eng. Toronto, Canada Area Details
David Wai, CFA, P.Eng.'s MaRS Discovery District Experience October 2011 - March 2013
Job Senior Manager at Ontario Ministry of Finance
Industry Investment Management
Experience
Ontario Ministry of Finance  December 2014 - Present
Goodwill Industries of Toronto, Eastern, Central and Northern Ontario   June 2014 - Present
Toronto Atmospheric Fund  October 2007 - Present
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Employment, and Infrastructure   January 2012 - December 2014
Renewed Computer Technologies / Computers for Schools Ontario   January 2002 - May 2014
MaRS Discovery District   October 2011 - March 2013
Fiera Capital / Sceptre Investment Counsel   January 2004 - November 2010
RBC Capital Markets  October 2000 - December 2003
Deloitte Consulting  June 1994 - October 2000

Skills
Financial Statement..., Financial Analysis, Investments, Equities, Asset Management

Education
Queen's University   1993 — 1994
B.A., Economics

Queen's University   1989 — 1993
B.Sc., Engineering Physics

Elizabeth Swiety Elizabeth Swiety Toronto, Canada Area Details
Elizabeth Swiety's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2012 - May 2014
Job HR Administrative Clerk at Shared Services West
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Shared Services West  May 2014 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   January 2012 - May 2014
MaRS DISCOVERY DISTRICT Toronto   June 2009 - December 2011
SHOPPERS DRUG MART Toronto   January 2007 - September 2010

Skills
Human Resources, Teamwork, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Training, Nonprofits, Time Management, Interviews, Onboarding, Performance Management, Employee Orientations, Sickness Absence..., Customer Service, Building Relationships, Cash Management, Employee Training, Program Management, Payroll

Education
Ryerson University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor, Business Management, Human Resources

Humber College   2009 — 2009
Certificate, Human Resources Management

Humber College   2007 — 2009
Diploma, Business Administration

Darlene Pallone Darlene Pallone Toronto, Canada Area Details
Darlene Pallone's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2009 - 2010
Job Senior Financial Analyst at CBC Television
Industry Accounting
Experience
CBC Television  August 2010 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   2009 - 2010
Corus Entertainment  2001 - 2009

Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Accounts Receivable

Education
Ryerson University   1997 — 2001
BCom, Business: Accounting

Anam Ansari Anam Ansari Toronto, Canada Area Details
Anam Ansari's MaRS Discovery District Experience January 2015 - April 2015
Job Intern, Political Section at Embassy of Canada in Thailand
Industry International Affairs
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   January 2015 - April 2015
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, Embassy of Canada to Thailand   May 2014 - August 2014
Youth Troopers for Global Awareness, University of Toronto Chapter   September 2012 - May 2013
Studio 89   January 2012 - May 2013
Youth Troopers for Global Awareness   2006 - May 2013
Pakistan Development Fund   May 2012 - April 2013
Munk School of Global Affairs  August 2011 - August 2012
The Mosaic Institute   September 2011 - April 2012
Pakistan Development Fund   May 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Grant Writing, Sponsorship, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, International Relations, Event Planning, Social Media, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Politics, Human Rights, Political Science, Community Outreach, Foreign Policy, Editing, French, Proposal Writing

Education
University of Toronto   2013 — 2015
Master of Global Affairs

University of Toronto - University of Trinity College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (honours), Peace Studies and Conflict Studies

The Hebrew University
Trauma and Resilience

John Fraser Secondary School

Hibaq Gelle Hibaq Gelle Toronto, Canada Area Details
Hibaq Gelle's MaRS Discovery District Experience September 2015 - Present
Job
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   September 2015 - Present
Government of Ontario  January 2015 - Present
City of Toronto  August 2013 - Present
Community Action Resource Centre   February 2013 - Present
The Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs (CIPA)   August 2012 - Present
Rexdale Community Health Centre  2013 - 2015
Cultural Integration Agency Inc.   February 2014 - October 2014
Toronto Public Health: Youth Health Action Network   January 2011 - January 2014
The Anne Johnston Health Station   2012 - 2013
Feed Somalia   June 2011 - September 2012

Skills
Leadership, Non-profits, Team Building, Attention To Detail, Skills in Science and..., Time management and..., Good oral and written..., Dissemination, Health Promotion, Research, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Social Media, Social Networking, Event Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Report Writing, Databases, Nonprofits, Youth Leadership, Fundraising, Policy, Program Development, Social Services, Community Outreach, Community Engagement, Data Analysis, Public Health, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Time Management

Education
York University   2013 — 2014
Certificate, Advancing Equity, Building Youth Capacity

Humber College   2008 — 2012
Diploma, Fitness and Health Promotion

University of Guelph   2008 — 2012
Honors Bachelor of Applied Science, Kinesiology

University of Toronto   2009 — 2010
Certificate, Leadership

Utkarshna Sinha Utkarshna Sinha Toronto, Canada Area Details
Utkarshna Sinha's MaRS Discovery District Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Research Student at MaRS Discovery District
Industry Research
Experience
MaRS Discovery District   September 2015 - Present

Education
University of Toronto   2014 — 2017
Honors Bachelor of Science, Immunology, Human Biology

University of Waterloo   2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Candidate, Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy

International Baccalaureate   2009 — 2013
Weston CI, International Baccalaureate Diploma, Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Jim Meenan Jim Meenan Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Jim Meenan's MaRS Discovery District Experience 2007 - 2014
Job Owner at Meenan Business Consulting
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Meenan Business Consulting   1993 - Present
MaRS Discovery District   2007 - 2014
AT&T Canada  1995 - 2004

Education
Stevens Institute of Technology   1986 — 1988
MS Management Sceince, Business Administration, Management and Operations

St. Mary's University, Winona, Minn.   1961 — 1965
Bachelor's degree- Business, Accounting and Finance

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