Sarah: Education/ Qualifications/ Academic background and Professional roles

MASTER OF ARTS with distinction in both coursework and thesis

Communications Policy Studies, University of London (London, UK)

• Full Scholarship Recipient - British Council Chevening Scholarship
• Partial Scholarship Recipient- University Graduate Scholarship

BACHELOR OF ARTS with distinction

Journalism, Concordia University (Montréal, Québec, Canada)

• Full Scholarship Recipient - John Dobson Foundation Scholarship

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA with distinction

Social Sciences - Economics and Psychology, Champlain College (St-Lambert, Québec, Canada)

• Recipient - IB Prize (Top Graduate)
• Recipient – Government of Canada Bilingualism Award

CANADA DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (CDIC) (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)

June 2020-present

Current Role : Director, Governance

Summary: An accomplished governance professional who provides guidance and support to boards and senior leaders on legal and governance issues. Skilled in overseeing decision-making for government bodies with both national and international reach. Experienced in establishing effective governance frameworks and leading teams to achieve high-quality results. Delivers clear advice, thorough analysis, and practical solutions, including creating board policies, charters, legislation, and by-laws.

Business Appointments:

• Member, Governance Professionals of Canada
• Member, Institute of Corporate Directors
• Member, Crown Corporate Secretaries Forum
• Lead, Governance and Legislative Review Initiative
• Chair, Artificial Intelligence Governance Committee

CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION (CMHC) (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada), January 2006-June 2020

Previous Roles: Senior Manager, Policy and Stakeholder Relations

Summary: A senior leader providing strategic advice, analysis, and policy support to federal Cabinet members, Parliamentarians, and senior officials. Skilled at building and coordinating relationships across government and national stakeholders, and at guiding strategic policy development and implementation, while leading a high-performing team.

Business Appointments:

• Corporate Champion, Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus)
• Corporate Representative, Cabinet Affairs Intergovernmental Committee

Previous Roles:

Manager, Parliamentary Affairs

Summary: A strategic advisor providing trusted guidance on Parliamentary relations, policy, and legislative matters to federal Cabinet members, Parliamentarians, and senior officials in a high-pressure, bilingual environment. Expert in managing complex stakeholder relationships, fostering strong intergovernmental and bipartisan partnerships, and leading teams in a high-pressure environment.

Business Appointments:

• Corporate Representative, Parliamentary Affairs Intergovernmental Committee

Manager, Governance

Summary: A proven governance leader who advises boards and senior executives on legal and governance matters. Expert in managing board operations, creating and updating governance frameworks and policies, and leading teams to deliver practical solutions.

Additional Former Roles:

Legislative and Communications Advisor – Canadian Minister for La Francophonie

Legislative Advisor – Deputy to the Government’s Parliamentary Manager (“Whip”)