Graduated from Catholic Schools and the University of Ottawa, having studied Sociology and Business. Gained experience in the private sector as Telecommunications & IT Consultant, Office Manager and in Industrial Customer Service, then in the public service for the Federal Government for over 20 years in IT Project Management & coordination, as Senior Systems Advisor, Chair and Task Force Team Facilitator in IT Process Management and in Infrastructure Architecture. Related experience includes establishing and adjusting policy and procedures, assessing/integrating/supporting technology and initiatives and performing and coordinating corporate assessments of projects, and Deployment, and as a plain old IT Tech Consultant and Analyst. As an active member of the Church, past service includes Hospital Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Choir, Worship Piano Player, and leading study/playgroups. Served the community as church/mission videographer, Christian radio host, and in Disaster Recovery Assistance & Supervision.