Kate is a bilingual diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) subject matter expert and award-winning educator who ignites powerful transformations.  Drawing on her global insights, professional expertise and lived experience, Kate helps clients recognize patterns, shed limiting beliefs, and step boldly into their power to transform themselves, their teams and their organizations. 

With more than 30 years of leadership experience in the field of DEIB,  Kate is a seasoned professional. She has partnered with 80+ diverse organizational clients to support them in their DEIB journeys. A sought-after keynote speaker and co-facilitator, Kate delivers powerful workshops and webinars that leave a lasting impact. She has also co-authored customized eLearning modules on numerous DEIB topics for clients.

Kate brings a wealth of experience from working, volunteering, studying, and travelling in over 40 countries.  She is fluent in English and French and has a working knowledge of Spanish. Kate’s held leadership roles as Executive Director of the Ten Oaks Project, Manager of the Federal Multiculturalism Program, Facilitator with Skills for Change working with internationally educated professionals, Coordinator of Toronto Metropolitan University’s International Services for Students Department as well as leadership roles overseas with non-governmental organizations. 

In 2013, Kate founded VitalShift. After working more than 20 years in the corporate, non-profit and government sectors, she pursued her dream of creating a company that would help individuals and organizations to make meaningful and inclusive shifts. Seeking out other individuals who shared her belief in the power of DEIB, Kate brought together the talented, collaborative team that makes up VitalShift.

Kate holds an M.A. from Université Laval, a BEd. from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, a B.ES. from the University of Waterloo (including a year at the Université de Nantes, France), and is a certified Transformation and Leadership Coach from the Hendricks Institute. 

A parent, partner, and active 2SLGBTQI+ community member, Kate draws on her diverse background to fuel her work. In her free time, she enjoys open-water swimming, camping, travelling, reading, and time with her family.