Provide a brief summary of your practice experience. 

I am a licensed architect in Ontario and the United States, a Chartered Architect with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and a professional with more than 24 years of both local and international experience in architecture, interior design, project management, and contract administration. 

My experience spans both the private and public sectors and includes complex projects in higher education, healthcare, institutional, commercial, residential, and other large-scale environments. I have led multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors and have managed projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout, with project values ranging from approximately $50 million to $300 million. 

My professional experience has provided me with a broad understanding of the relationship between design excellence, technical competency, project delivery, contractual responsibilities, risk management, and the protection of the public interest. 

Working across multiple jurisdictions has also given me a strong appreciation for the importance of professional regulation, competency, ethics, and accountability. I have developed a particular interest in how regulatory frameworks can support both public protection and the continued evolution of the profession. 

I believe this combination of extensive practice experience, professional licensure, multidisciplinary leadership, and international perspective would allow me to contribute meaningfully to the OAA Council. 

Provide a brief summary of your previous governance experience (boards, councils, committees, advisory groups, etc.). 

My governance experience has developed through active participation in professional organizations, regulatory initiatives, and industry committees, with a particular focus on professional competency and the public interest. 

For more than two years, I have served as a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) International Qualifications Evaluation Work Group, contributing to the evaluation of international architectural qualifications and the broader discussion of professional mobility, competency, and regulatory standards. 

In 2025 and 2026, I also served as a member of NCARB’s ARE 5.0 Item Development Committee, contributing to the development and review of examination content used to assess the competency of candidates entering architectural practice. 

In 2026, I was selected to participate in the NCARB Leadership Institute, further strengthening my understanding of professional leadership, governance, regulatory responsibility, and the role of architects in advancing the profession. 

Through these experiences, I have become familiar with professional regulation and competency frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and South Africa, as well as the principles underlying mutual recognition and professional mobility. 

These experiences have reinforced my belief that effective governance requires independent judgment, collaboration, accountability, and—above all—a clear commitment to protecting the public interest. 


Why are you interested in serving on Council at this time? 

I am interested in serving on Council at this stage of my career because I believe my experience can contribute to an important conversation about the future of architectural regulation and the profession in Ontario. 

After more than 24 years in practice across the private and public sectors, I have gained a perspective that extends beyond design and project delivery. My work has required me to balance professional judgment, public accountability, technical competency, client expectations, risk, cost, and the responsibilities that come with professional licensure. 

My involvement with NCARB’s International Qualifications Evaluation Work Group and ARE 5.0 Item Development Committee has further exposed me to the challenges and opportunities facing architectural regulation, professional competency assessment, international mobility, and the changing nature of architectural practice. 

I would bring to Council an international perspective, but also a practical understanding of the realities faced by architects working on complex projects and within multidisciplinary teams. 

I am particularly interested in contributing to a regulatory environment that protects the public while remaining responsive, transparent, contemporary, and supportive of a strong architectural profession. 

I see Council service not as representing a particular constituency, but as an opportunity to apply my experience, judgment, and professional commitment in service of the OAA’s statutory mandate and the public interest. 

What do you believe are the key challenges or priorities for Council over the next one to three years? 

I believe Council’s priorities over the next one to three years should focus on maintaining public confidence while ensuring that architectural regulation remains relevant to a rapidly changing profession. 

First, the OAA should continue to strengthen competency, ethics, and public protection while ensuring that regulatory requirements evolve with changes in technology, practice models, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and multidisciplinary project delivery. 

Second, maintaining a clear and credible pathway into the profession should remain a priority. This includes thoughtful consideration of international qualifications, professional mobility, competency assessment, and mutual recognition while preserving the standards necessary to protect the public. 

Third, the profession must remain attractive and accessible to a diverse and talented future workforce. Council can play an important role in supporting pathways to licensure while maintaining rigorous professional standards. 

Finally, I believe effective regulation requires transparency, accountability, and meaningful engagement with the profession and the public. Architects increasingly operate across jurisdictions and within complex teams, making clear expectations around competency, responsibility, and professional conduct more important than ever. 

The OAA has an opportunity to demonstrate that strong regulation and innovation are not competing objectives. The goal should be a modern, trusted, and forward-looking regulatory framework that protects the public, supports professional excellence, and prepares architecture for the challenges ahead. 

 

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