As VP, Finance & Human Resources, Cynthia brings her breadth of professional experience and unique perspective to Shad, overseeing financial planning, budgeting, risk management, and operational excellence.

Cynthia’s work in innovative, forward-thinking industries has fostered in her an appreciation for the need to invest in the next generation of thought leaders, a value she sees reflected at Shad and in the youth who come through the program and go on to create meaningful impact.

Prior to Shad, Cynthia spent over 20 years in senior finance roles, her curious nature leading her to build expertise across several cutting-edge industries. Cynthia completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Chartered Accountancy at the University of Waterloo and is a member of the Canadian and Ontario Institutes of Chartered Accountants. When not buried in the books, Cynthia is chauffeuring her daughters to volleyball practices, backcountry camping and canoeing and exploring the world with family and friends.