Experience and Credentials Joined Watson September 2023 Former, Vice President, Business Development and Licensing, Kiaro. Licensed 17 cannabis retail stores across Canada, completed a public listing on the TSX Venture Exchange, numerous business acquisitions and asset sales, advocacy with elected officials and industry associations, public speaking and Former, Director of Communications, CTR. Facilitated the evolution of the business model with the three co-founders and developed new business lines. Produced large and small-scale digital and in-person events. Lead a team responsible for content creation, video production and audience building. Former, Economic Analyst, Ministry of Finance, BC. Master of Arts, Economics, 2015 Bachelor of Arts, Economics, 2013 Director, Project Management Volunteers (current board position) Previous Board roles: – Board member, Women in Economics Affinity Group University of Victoria – Vice President, Ainembabazi Children’s Project