About
A bit about me...
I discovered graphic recording when I was taking my DSW diploma. Maps and paths were the lightbulb moment in my life where I knew I had found my purpose. I have always been drawn to being creative and have a tool belt full of scholarly studies in Architectural Technology, Urban Design, Art &Ar chitectural history and Fine Arts.
I hope to grow my network and build a self-sustaining visual recording business doing graphic minute-taking, maps and paths and hand lettering.
I am a single mother of a 15 year old boy turning 25 and two crazy cats. I am doing my Chef apprenticeship and I love to camp, ride my bike, watch movies, read and play with makeup.
GRAPHIC RECORDING AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE
International Forum of Visual Practitioners (IFVP), Board of Directors meeting, Sept 11 2021
Pillar not for Profit, Listening to the Indigenous Youth Voice, Aug 17&19 2021
IFVP, Design Thinking for Wellbeing, July 29 2021
In the Company of Others, Facilitators’ meeting, July 27, 2021
Recipient of the Heather Willems & Gary Ware Program scholarship one year membership to IFVP, July 2021
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), How to Address Systemic Bias Through Our Hiring & Retention Practices, June 4, 11, 21, 2021
Pillar not for Profit, Leading from the Inside Out: Transformational Leadership Series April/May/June 2021 including: Transform Your Leadership: Drawing from Indigenous Wisdom with Sheri Doxtator, Self- Leadership: Create Balance & Stop the Glorification of Busy with Gail Barker, Influencing Workplace Culture Through Creativity & Play with Caitlin Villeneuve, The Self-Aware Leader: How Understanding Yourself Helps you Better Understand Others with Chris Moss, Leveraging Your Leadership to Advance Equity & Inclusion with Dharshi Lacey & Jasmine Ball
IFVP, The Business of Visual Practice: Building a Thriving Career, May 2021
Pillar not for Profit, Future Weaving Annual Community Connector, April 2021
Bev Anderson, Bev’s PATH, April 2021
University of Western Ontario, MA Visual Communication course MRPE 9500 Knowledge Mobilization series with Professor Michael Buzzelli, Jan- Apr 2021
UWO, MAUP: The Modifiable Areal Unit Problem video YouTube with Michael Buzzelli, Jan 2021
UWO, Physical Therapy think tank with Leah Margot-Shiffman, Jan 2021
Lucan Legion, Exterior Poppy mural, 2018
Lucan Library, Mental Health meetings, 2018
London Middlesex Health Care (LMHC), Safe Consumption with Ronnie Grigg, 2018
Facile Perth, Jacob’s Path with Diane Peacock, 2017
Facile Perth, Michael’s Path with Diane Peacock, 2017
Ontario Independent Facilitators Network (OIFN), Common Threads Conference with Inclusion Press, 2016
Susan Toth, The Lawyer’s Oath poster, 2016
London Central Library, Oxford style debate: Political Correctness with James Shelley, 2016
Platinum Leadership Group Inc., Strategic Planning Parkhill Library focus group, 2016
Platinum Leadership Group Inc., Strategic Planning Anago – Parkhill Therapeutic Care Residence focus group, 2016
Platinum Leadership Group Inc., Strategic Planning North Middlesex focus group, 2016
Platinum Leadership Group Inc., Strategic Planning Anago King St. Detention Centre London focus group, 2016
Literacy Link, Literacy: The Key to a Skilled Workforce with Deb Matthews Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development, 2016
Meals on Wheels, Business Model Canvas with Sarah Campbell ED, 2016
Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation, assistant to Lisa Sorsa (ThinkLink Graphics), 2016
London Environmental Network, Collaborative Composting Initiative Process poster, 2016
Pillar not for Profit, Project Impact poster, 2016
Pillar not for Profit, Annual General Meeting agenda and word wall art, 2016
Facile Perth Organizational Meeting with Barb Leavitt, 2016
Facile Perth, Joseph’s Path with Diane Peacock, 016
Elgin Children’s Network, Children’s Planning Table in Elgin County with Jennifer Kirkham, 2015
Literacy Link South Central, Mayor’s Advisory Panel on Poverty - Join the Conversation: Poverty Reduction Round Table with Anne Marie Curtin, 2015
Women’s Rural Resource Centre – Business Model Canvas on Canvas with Lore Wainwright, 2015
Family Service Thames Valley Facilitation Meeting – Exploring Financial Empowerment with Chris Moss, 2015
Pioneer Village Volunteers Facilitation Meeting with Chris Moss, 2015
Alice Saddy, Beth’s Path, 2014
WORKSHOPS & TRAINING
SHIFT-IT, Business Essentials for Process Professionals Course with Christina Merkeley, 2021
Fanshawe College, Ethical Issues in Business course, 2018
Fanshawe College, Project Management course, 2017
LifePath: Planning as a Process , 4 day workshop with Families for a Secure Future, 2016
Tanya Gerber graphics workshop, 2016
Fanshawe College Leadership seminar certification including: Communication Skills, Facilitating Change, Train the Trainer 1&2, Servant Leadership, 2015
MIT EdX online course ULAB: Transforming Business, Society and Self with Otto Scharmer, 2015
Perth Huron Facilitator Network Learning Day, 2015
Building Inclusive Communities conference with Al Condeluci, 2015
Facilitation Leadership Group ’New Story’ training with John Lord, 2015
Inclusion Press, Maps and Paths training with Jack Pearpoint and Lynda Kahn, 2015
Fanshawe College, Developmental Services Worker certificate including Person Centered Plans course, 2014
University of Waterloo, Urban and Regional Planning Honours BES, 2010
Metcalfe Gardens Senior Home, Collaborating with Activity Director to facilitate and initiate art therapy activities, wish lists, & creative workshops, 2009
Community Justice Initiatives (CJI), Creating links and resourcing funding opportunities/venues, gathering supplies, involvement in restorative justice program (STRIDE), 2009
Cabbagetown Regent Park Community Museum (CRPM), Using A Museum Exhibit as a Tool for Child Participation & Promoting Healthier Lifestyles, 2009
Changemakers Cooperative, participation in developing a community garden initiative, 2008
Waterloo Regional Children’s Museum, Spearheading ideas for educational curriculum in Energy & Fitness Awareness and Illustration of ’Kids in Motion’ Activity book, 2008
Monica Dikkes’ READY, SET, DRAW! page on Facebook can be found here: