Short Bio

As a finance leader, I bring nearly a decade of experience in assurance, technical accounting, revenue recognition and crypto-native finance. I have built finance functions, safeguarded capital during crises, and advanced transparency and compliance in emerging industries. Beyond my professional work, I advise startups, help shape industry standards, and focus on educating broader audiences about blockchain’s professional and personal impact. Recognized for bridging traditional finance with emerging technology, I am committed to strengthening trust in the profession and preparing CPAs to lead with confidence through change.

Detailed Bio

Voluntary work with CPA Ontario or other professional bodies:

• Advisor – Statement of Digital Assets [SoDA]
  
  • The goal of the Statement of Digital Assets (SoDA) is to translate on-chain holdings into clear and articulate reporting for all stakeholders rationalizing the balance sheet.

Career achievements:

• Leading HR, People, Business, Strategy, FP&A, Legal, Accounting and Tax for a blockchain company that is building its only blockchain to help scale Ethereum 
• Led Finance, Accounting and Tax for a web3 social media platform embedded with NFTs
• Lead Accounting at a High-Net-Worth NFT Fine Art platform that has a Foundation, a Native Crypto Token and US operations

Other professional accomplishments:

• Advisor to Integral – a Crypto Accounting & Treasury Subledger tool that enables automated reconciliation, categorization and classification of onchain transactions in accordance with GAAP. Help with product features & technical accounting compliance.
• Advisor to Liquifi – a crypto token distribution platform for employees that receives tokens as compensation. Help with product features, technical accounting and tax compliance. Recently acquired by Coinbase. 
• Founder – WEB3 HODL – A Slack community for finance, treasurers and accounting professionals working in any segment within the web3 industry that I started back in 2022. It now has over 300 web3 native finance professionals globally.

Candidate statement

Why are you interested in joining Council?

The CPA profession is evolving rapidly, but perceptions of a CPA’s role often remain narrow. My career has focused on challenging those limits – embracing change, adapting to new regulations, and advising leadership teams beyond traditional accounting functions. I’ve worked entirely in remote environments, which has strengthened my ability to lead distributed teams and collaborate across time zones. My experience in fast-paced, tech-driven sectors brings a forward-looking perspective on the future of the profession.

I believe the Council benefits from members with diverse, adaptable viewpoints. I’m committed to contributing with integrity, accountability, and a strong focus on public interest and the profession’s long-term sustainability.

How do your experiences align with the following skills, attributes and experiences that have been prioritized for incoming members of Council?

• Strategic and Transformational Leadership
• Emerging Technologies
• Future of Learning and Work
• Business Acumen

Over the past five years, I’ve worked exclusively in web3, focusing on companies leading innovation in emerging technologies and remote-first operations. In current and prior leadership roles, I’ve shaped product strategy and overseen accounting, tax and regulatory compliance. I now lead financial and regulatory efforts for a proprietary blockchain that enables businesses to launch and manage their own blockchains (appchains), combining innovation with complex compliance.

My fully remote experience has strengthened my ability to manage teams, collaborate with leadership, and deliver results in distributed environments.
As a finance leader in Web3, I bring expertise in emerging tech, governance, and compliance, well aligned with the Council’s priorities. I’m eager to contribute meaningfully to its mission.

What is the greatest opportunity and challenge facing the accounting profession and CPA Ontario?

Challenges:

1. Resistance to technology adoption – Companies struggle to adopt new tools due to cost, complexity or reluctance to change. This resistance delays the move to faster, more efficient systems and limit process improvement.
2. Skills gap & Regulatory lag – Most professionals in the field have limited experience with emerging technologies. This slows the feedback loop needed for innovation and contributes to delays in regulatory clarity. 

Opportunities: 

1. Automation – automating repetitive, low value work frees up time for CPAs to focus on strategic planning and allows them to act as advisors within their organizations
2. Real-time analytics
3. Blockchain use for o2c, supply chain and financial transactions