Lean In Ottawa

Vanessa Monteiro

Network President

As an active volunteer with the Lean In Fullscript Circle, Vanessa supported the launch of 9 in-person and virtual events before spearheading the team's transition to becoming the newest Canadian network - Lean In Ottawa.
Over the past decade, Vanessa has travelled and worked in multiple countries. She has heard the stories and witnessed the difficulties women still face in the workplace (and outside it too!). She recognizes that culture and perception play a significant role in why inequity remains and is passionate about bringing light to these issues while sharing tangible solutions for how we can move forward to make our world a better, safer, and more successful place for everyone.

Grace Wong

VP & Engagement Lead

Grace is an IT Analyst at Statistics Canada in Ottawa.

Erin Leslie

Partnerships Lead

Erin is a proud Lean In Canada member since 2016, Toronto and now Ottawa. As a Leadership Coach and Career Strategist, she started EQFootprints Coaching (www.eqfootprints.com) to enable any professional or team to achieve their career aspirations through personal development & coaching. Erin has spent over 20 years in Technology helping teams deliver innovation across every industry. As a public speaker on Emotional Intelligence Erin strives to help professionals become more self-aware and contribute to a balanced and empathetic business world. Fun fact, as an avid athlete she used to play hockey as goaltender (Montreal) from childhood until college. Ask Erin about her belief in building your own Life Team, connect on Linkedin if you want to chat more about what interests you!

Stephanie Ade

Events Co-Lead

Emily Shepherdson

Events Co-Lead

Emily is completing her Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. She has versatile career experience in project management for a mechanical engineering contractor and in Supply Network Operations at Procter and Gamble. Emily's dream is to become an astronaut and wants to focus her life on continuous improvement and driving innovation to make the world a better place. She feels very strongly about encouraging women to pursue their dreams, achieve fulfilling careers and help drive equality in the workforce which she has done through various outreach initiatives and will continue to do so as part of the Lean In Ottawa events team!

Cait Fortier

Marketing

Georgia Fox

Marketing

Georgia is a communications and marketing expert with a background in corporate communications and digital marketing. For the majority of her career she has been working in the Public Service as a Communications Officer and running her business PlantEd Project (https://www.plantedproject.com/) in her spare time. Her desire to continuously learn and grow has most recently led her to complete a Masters of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Smith School of Business. Georgia’s passion for women in business has compelled her to help others like her develop their careers with purpose.

Shea Cole

Partnership

Shea is a marketing executive with a background in consumer goods and b2b tech. She currently leads a team of 30+ marketers at Fullscript, and volunteers her spare time with women-led or girl-focused organisations. She’s an active speaker and writer who is always eager for a new connection and a great conversation over a coffee (virtual or otherwise). Shea’s participation in Lean In Ottawa is driven by the desire for life-long learning, and the recognition that nobody is better suited for educating women than other women.

Emily Dare

Events

After working in the restaurant industry for many years, Emily made the jump and started working in Customer Success at Fullscript shortly before the pandemic.
She’s been honing her customer support skills, assisting patients and practitioners with navigating our platform in a friendly and timely manner.
Working in this dynamic environment has given her the opportunity to discover and explore different interests including mentoring, building team culture, planning department events, and curating office snacks.

Elli Mberg

Events

Elisabeth Mberg named "Elli", born and raised in Cameroon , Elli has a Degree in Chemical Engineering and Industrial Engineering . She has more than 10 years experience in Process Engineering, leading and managing projects in Oil and Gas production , Transport and Logistics. She started her career in Germany and worked for various multinationals . In 2017 she also founded a campaign called “Myomaafrica” to support women battling with uterine fibroids in Africa. Driven by values and principles based on equality , she firmly believes that encouraging woman to share unapologetically their personal, professional experience is precisely what will boost them to achieve more as a leader and a role model for younger generations.

Moira McClenaghan

Engagement

Moira is a product designer at Fullscript in Ottawa with 3 years experience as a co-lead in women’s ERGs. Moira has been a member of other women’s groups and safe spaces for women in the workforce and wants to provide the same safety and comradery to the women of Fullscript. She is also happy to support anyone else looking to start a circle in the community. Feel free to message her on Linkedin if you ever want to have a coffee and chat.

Taylor Sargent

Marketing

Taylor is a Graphic Designer specializing in branding and website design. She has volunteered with a variety of local events and organizations throughout the city. Taylor has a degree in Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing and Brand Management. Most days you can find her drinking coffee at a local cafe, working away on various projects or reading a good book.

Jameyn Arboleda

Marketing

Jameyn is an administrative professional with an inclination towards data management. Jameyn graduated from the University of Ottawa after majoring in History and minoring in Computer Science. Working in several industries in Ottawa has revealed her specialties in process innovation and customer service.

After attending a Lean In Ottawa event in March 2023, the desire to immerse herself in this network of inspiring women and develop new skills compelled her to become a Marketing Support Volunteer.