Miranda (she/her) has been involved with Shad in a number of ways since she completed the program herself in 2012 at McMaster University and is currently a part of the Shad Canada central team. She believes deeply in the transformative nature of Shad and is passionate about instilling a life-long love of learning in young people.

Miranda completed a Bachelor of Arts and Science with a combined honours in Anthropology at McMaster University, one of Canada’s most innovative interdisciplinary undergraduate programs. She went on to complete her Master of Arts in Anthropology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Her research focused on identity and community through tattooing practices.

Before joining the Shad Canada central team, Miranda’s past work experiences focused on bringing STEAM programs and professional development to students and teachers from grades K-12 with a focus on underrepresented students in STEAM.

Miranda is a citizen of Métis Nation of Ontario, coming from Baawating (Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario). With mixed Anishnaabe, Métis, and settler roots, Miranda is working to reconnect with Indigenous ways of knowing and make connections to the land and people in the Kitchener-Waterloo region where she currently resides.

Outside of work, Miranda is a collector of hobbies. Find her hiking, camping, baking, painting, crocheting, sewing, playing music, and trying new things.