Impact Aligned LLC

Founder

Treehouse Technology Group

Vice President of Solutions 

Solutions Architect

Ieso Digital Health

Business Transformation Manager

EthosWell

EthosWell was acquired by SimplaFYI in November 2017.

Accenture

IT Strategy Management Consultant

GE Aviation

Contracts Management Leadership Program

BostInnovation.com

Conducted interviews with local entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and angel investors to provide insight on Boston's technology and innovation sector.

VC Bijan Sabet on Seed Programs and Why Startups Should “Go for it”
http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2010/03/23/vc-bijan-sabet-on-seed-programs-and-why-startups-should-go-for-it/

Nothing Great Is Built In A Vacuum: Q&A with Adam Marchick from Bain Capital
http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2010/03/16/nothing-great-is-built-in-a-vacuum-qa-with-adam-marchick-from-bain-capital/

TechStars: Bootcamp for Boston Start-Ups
http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2010/01/19/techstars-bootcamp-for-boston-start-ups/

RacePoint Capital Group Merges With LaunchPad Venture Group
http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2010/12/08/racepoint-capital-group-merges-with-launchpad-venture-group/

Local Startup Pioneers Future Gifting: Interview with GiftsOnTime CEO
http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2010/09/25/local-startup-pioneers-future-gifting-interview-with-giftsontime-ceo/

The Secret Sauce to Inc. Mag’s Boston Companies feat. Carbonite & Gazelle
http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2010/08/25/the-secret-sauce-to-inc-mag%E2%80%99s-boston-companies-feat-carbonite-gazelle/

Christopher Mirabile of Race Point Demystifies Angel Investing
http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2010/08/18/christopher-mirabile-of-race-point-demystifies-angel-investing/

Venture Café Planning to Serve Up a Brand New Spot for Startupers to Meet and Mingle
http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2010/08/06/venture-cafe-planning-to-serve-up-a-brand-new-spot-for-startupers-to-meet-and-mingle/

Kate Castle: Flybridge Capital’s Marketing Pinch Hitter
http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2010/04/29/kate-castle-flybridge-capitals-marketing-pinch-hitter/

Got an iPhone App Idea? Appswell Just Might Buy It
http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2010/01/26/got-an-iphone-app-idea-appswell-just-might-buy-it/

Contributing Writer

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman

Royalties Analyst

UBP Asset Management

Institutional Sales

University of Michigan - Office of Technology Transfer

Business Development Summer Associate

• Solutions-driven leader with 13 years of experience at the crossroads of strategy, technology, data, and growth.

• Track record of advising cross-functional executive teams on developing strategies, making data-driven
decisions, and implementing measurement systems to enhance organizational performance.

• Demonstrated success collaborating cross-functionally, aligning resources, and navigating market dynamics to drive strategic vision, spur product innovation, and roll out transformative solutions.

• Experienced business and data analyst skilled at organizational and technology transformation initiatives.

• Excels at the complete product lifecycle, from requirements analysis and strategic planning to innovative design, successful delivery, and responsive user feedback integration.

Sarah Merion

Saskatchewan Health Authority

I am part of a dedicated team developing an end-to-end innovation ecosystem for internal innovators, advancing strategic initiatives that enhance adaptability and embed a culture of innovation across the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Our team is focused on empowering 45,000+ employees to transform the Saskatchewan Health Authority into a fit-for-future, innovation-driven organization. My key contributions include:

➡️ Innovation Framework Design: Shaping a comprehensive system that integrates Design, Action, and Futures Labs to guide initiatives from ideation to impact.
➡️ Design Thinking Capacity Building: Co-developing and delivering a 6-hour introductory learning series to equip internal innovators with essential methodologies.
➡️ Innovation Pipeline Establishment: Structuring a streamlined process to integrate solutions into legacy systems efficiently.
➡️ Engagement & Impact Strategy Development: Supporting performance monitoring and laying the foundation for an innovation accounting framework.
➡️ Internal Communications Enhancement: Creating strategic communication tools (slide decks, leadership primers, videos) to elevate awareness among leadership.
➡️ Innovation Playbook Creation: Supporting the development of a structured onboarding and professional development guide to scale expertise within our team.
➡️ Visual Management Implementation: Designing an Obeya board to improve team visibility and project tracking.
➡️ Innovation Culture & Engagement Enhancement: Leading the expansion and deepening of the annual Innovation Awards and Innovation Month, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning across the organization.

Strategy & Innovation 

emlyon business school

Committed to transforming business education for a sustainable future, I collaborated with emlyon business school to develop and implement SDG Inside, a program aimed at embedding ethics, responsibility, and sustainability into MBA programs. This initiative has helped to embed sustainability at the core of emlyon’s business education, equipping future leaders with the skills to build a responsible and sustainable economy. My key contributions included:

➡️ SDG Inside Framework Development: Co-designed and implemented a competency-based model enabling faculty to integrate sustainability into coursework.
➡️ Accountability System Creation: Established a tracking and reporting system for sustainability competencies, improving transparency and supporting accreditation.
➡️ Program Piloting & Scaling: Supported the successful pilot with the International MBA and Executive MBA programs, setting the stage for adoption across all programs offered by the school.
➡️ Curriculum Transformation: Partnered with faculty and leadership to evolve course content, teaching methods, and institutional values in alignment with the UN PRME initiative.
🏆 School Rankings: The SDG Inside program was recognized as a key enabler in helping the school achieve top 12 global ranking for ESG content in their MBA programs (2024, Financial Times).

Higher Education Consultant

Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DanChurchAid)

Co-designed a scalable innovation pathway for DanChurchAid, integrating innovation design into global humanitarian projects. Developed tools for the FABO learning platform, aligned the pathway with the project management system, and proposed a tiered funding model to support diverse initiatives.

Innovation Advisor

Omnia Discovery

Led the rebranding strategy and improved operational efficiency while coordinating large-scale international educational programs for top-tier business schools and corporate clients across 38 countries, including Europe, MENA, Southeast Asia, and the US.

Director, Global Business Development 

Moose Jaw & District Food Bank Inc

Led governance and financial strategy during a major revitalization period, strengthening the Food Bank’s capacity, financial sustainability, and community engagement. Championed Lean operational improvements, co-developed sustainable fundraising models, and fostered a culture of innovation and proactive leadership to drive long-term impact.

Board of Directors

World Indigenous Tourism Alliance (WINTA)

Supported Indigenous-led tourism initiatives aligned with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Assisted the Leadership Council at international summits and managed WINTA’s digital presence, including website development and social media campaigns to strengthen the global Indigenous tourism network.

Tourism Development Consultant

Kiva

Led a globally distributed team of volunteer translators, expanding financial access for Portuguese & Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs. Guided the team through a loan platform transition, clearing a significant backlog within six weeks, while fostering an inclusive, high-performing remote team.

Team Lead

Kativik Regional Government

Developed regional tourism strategies that secured $3.9M in new funding, increasing training resources by 254%. Supported 38+ tourism development initiatives, including the Nunavik Adventure Challenge, a youth leadership program driving economic and social impact across 13 Inuit communities.

Senior Advisor, Policy & Development

Ilagiisaq - FCNQ

Guided a business model transition from hunting & fishing to target the growing sustainable eco-adventure market, helping to launch Inuit Adventures and expand economic opportunities for local Inuit communities. Developed strategic partnerships across three international markets and created new branding and marketing initiatives to position the new venture as a premier inbound travel company.

New Business Development and Strategy Consultant 

Ecohaus Sustainable Building & Design

As an entrepreneur and sustainability advocate, I designed, built and led workshops on making sustainable, energy efficient homes using strawbales and other traditional building techniques.

Sustainable Building & Development

I’m a strategic innovation leader focused on building adaptive, purpose-driven organizations. With over 20 years of experience spanning strategy, innovation, and business transformation, I work alongside senior leadership teams to translate vision into scalable, sustainable impact. My approach integrates human-centered design, systems thinking, and strategic foresight to help organizations navigate complexity and build long-term resilience.

I’ve led initiatives across public, private, and non-profit sectors, driving measurable change in healthcare, education, tourism, and social enterprise. This has included:

 ➞  Securing multi-million-dollar funding for regional development
 ➞  Supporting the launch of new ventures in emerging markets
 ➞  Designing innovation learning programs for diverse global communities
 ➞  Embedding strategic foresight into risk management and decision-making

Currently, my focus is on developing end-to-end innovation ecosystems that guide initiatives from ideation to impact, while embedding foresight into decision-making. This includes strengthening organizational resilience, empowering teams to pivot effectively, and ensuring the responsible integration of emerging technologies like AI.

I’m always keen to connect with fellow innovators and leaders to discuss measuring innovation impact, scaling intrapreneurship, and navigating AI-driven transformation. If you’re tackling similar challenges, I look forward to connecting and exchanging insights.

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