Reach out to us individually or for general inquiries, you can reach the TAP Network team by email at info@tapnetwork.ca.
Meet the TAP Network team.
CEO
stephanie@tapnetwork.ca
Member Communications
nikol@tapnetwork.ca
Programs and Events
rolanda@tapnetwork.ca
Community Partnerships
CEO
stephanie@tapnetwork.ca
Member Communications
nikol@tapnetwork.ca
Programs and Events
rolanda@tapnetwork.ca
Community Partnerships
We are grateful to have the following members on our Steering Committee:
SVP, Human Resources, Nano One Materials Corp
Senior Human Resources Business Partner, BMO
Director of People and Culture, East Side Games
VP, People & Organization, SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT
Total Rewards Partner, Tipalti
Head of Human Resources, FISPAN
VP, People & Culture, A Thinking Ape Entertainment
Head of People + Operations, Koru
People & Culture Manager, Sinn Studio
We’re grateful to have the following leaders volunteer their time and expertise as our Board of Directors:
Chair of the Board, TAP Network
Vice Chair of the Board, TAP Network
Board Secretary, TAP Network
Past Chair of the Board, TAP Network
Director and Founder, TAP Network
Director, TAP Network
Director, TAP Network
Director, TAP Network
Director, TAP Network
Director, TAP Network
Director, TAP Network
Director, TAP Network
Director, TAP Network
Director, TAP Network
Director, TAP Network
Julie Currie is a Chief People Officer and trusted advisor to CEOs and leadership teams, with over 25 years of experience helping companies lead transformational change, scale effectively, and build high-performing, resilient organizations and cultures. She brings strong business acumen, the ability to navigate ambiguity and existential challenges, and a proven track record of delivering strategic growth—including taking three companies public.
Julie has partnered with some of the world’s most innovative companies—AMD, Sony PlayStation, Western Digital, Amplitude, and GRAIL—where she led international expansion, complex M&A integrations, board development, and talent strategies that enable sustainable success. She focuses on Leadership Team Effectiveness, helping executives align strategy, culture, and execution to deliver lasting impact.
In addition to her executive roles, Julie has served as an advisory board member for SucceedSmart, a start-up AI technology platform modernizing executive search, and for Booster Fuels, a $100M+ tech-enabled energy delivery company. She also served as a board member and committee chair with the HR Strategy Forum, an association of Fortune 500 HR leaders, where she contributed to advancing best practices in human capital strategy.
Julie holds a BA in Management and Economics from the University of Guelph, has completed MBA coursework at the Kellogg School of Management and the Schulich School of Business, is a trained Co-Active Certified Coach, and holds a certificate from the Kellogg School of Management in AI Strategies for Business Transformation.
Director, TAP Network
With more than 18 years of experience in Human Resources across industries including clinical research, customer service, and technology, Melanie is a seasoned people leader known for building high-performing, values-driven teams. She has a strong track record of scaling the People function in high-growth, global organizations and is deeply passionate about creating workplace cultures where employees thrive and do their best work.
Melanie currently serves as Senior Vice President, People and Culture at Coconut Software. She is also a Global Ambassador for the Toronto Chapter of Transform HR and a member of the Board of Governors for Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™. Her leadership and impact in the field have earned her recognition on the 2021 HRD Global 100 and the 2023 ScaleHR list of Top HR Leaders in Canadian Tech.
Director, TAP Network
Michelle is currently the Chief People & Culture Office at Security Compass, a software security firm in Toronto. Michelle has experience working in a series of progressively senior leadership roles within industry-leading recruitment firms, before making the transition in-house to executive leadership roles in the technology sector. Michelle has successfully helped multiple tech companies build for scale by building strong employer brand and recruitment functions, while also developing people-focused operations that focus on building flexible programming that center around individualized needs, and relentlessly focusing on corporate culture that evolves with scale. Michelle contributes actively to the People & Culture community as a mentor, advisor and speaker.
Director, TAP Network
Natasha is Vice President, People at Ntirety where she has led the human resources and corporate administration functions since 2012. Prior to Ntirety, Natasha worked in the new media industry at Threewave Software, a video game development company, and Coast Capital Savings, the largest credit union in Canada, where she held positions in human resources, financial services, and accounting. Natasha has been an active member of TAP Network since 2006 and was previously on the Steering Committee from 2011 to 2017. She re-joined the Steering Committee in 2019 to co-chair the Total Rewards portfolio. Natasha is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and SHRM-SCP and earned her BA from the University of British Columbia.
Director, TAP Network
VP, People & Organization, SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT
Laurie is an executive leader in the VFX and Animation industry with over 25 years of Human Resources and Operations experience. Laurie joined Sony Pictures Entertainment in 2015 as the Vice President of People & Organization (HR). Previously she was the Director of Human Resources and Recruiting at Digital Domain and was also instrumental in the opening of the Moving Picture Company in Vancouver in 2005. Her focus and strengths are in the areas of immigration, recruitment, employee relations, leadership, employee development, training, compensation and benefits. She currently provides Human Resources services to the Film/Television and Entertainment sector.
Laurie has a CHRP Designation and received her Human Resource Management Certificate thru BCIT. She is also a Registered Immigration Consultant and has completed the Diversity and Inclusion Award of Achievement Program at the University of British Columbia. Laurie has been a long-term volunteer with TAP Network and is a past council member at CPHR BC & Yukon.
Director and Founder, TAP Network
Allison served as the first-ever Executive Director of the TAP Network and was one of its founding members in 1990. She has dedicated more than 20 years to championing the success of the BC tech industry and promoting the strategic value of HR in these companies. Prior to leading TAP Network, Allison held the positions of Director of Human Resources with Scientific Atlanta, at Nexus Engineering and the NEXUS Group of Companies, with responsibility in both Canada and the US. She also provided Human Resources consulting services to a variety of small to mid-size technology companies.
Allison was the recipient of the HRMA 2007 Award of Excellence, which recognized the HR Professional of the Year in BC. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from UBC, and a Diploma in HR from BCIT.
Past Chair of the Board, TAP Network
Vice President, People Operations, OSI Maritime Systems
Elizabeth is the Vice President, People Operations at OSI Maritime Systems.
She is a seasoned HR Professional with over 15 years of experience in many diverse industries. Prior to OSI Maritime, Elizabeth was Director of HR for D-Wave Systems, Director of Global HR at Blast Radius and also worked for Inimex Pharmaceuticals and BC Research. She is a true generalist at heart; and brings with her expertise in Leadership and Organizational Development, Community Engagement, and Immigration.
Elizabeth is a graduate of the University of Victoria with a BFA in Theater Management and has a Diploma in HR Management (Honors) from BCIT.
Board Secretary, TAP Network
Manager, Human Resources, Smith Bros. & Wilson (BC) Ltd.
In Tammy’s position as Manager, Human resources at Smith Bros. & Wilson (BC) Ltd., a Western Leader in Building since 1897, she oversees People Functions supporting processes and practices and the overarching employee experience.
Prior to her position at SBW, Tammy was the Director of Talent Operations at Wildbrain Studios, the Human Resources Director and Communications at Vancouver Native Housing Society and has also held roles supporting technology in the energy sectors within both British Columbia and Alberta.
A BC Native (Interior Salish), Tammy has deep roots in BC’s indigenous community having mentored students, women and those returning to the workforce, partnering with non-profit, social enterprise, government and private organizations that support non-barriered equal opportunities.
Vice Chair of the Board, TAP Network
Victoria’s experience stems in building out thoughtful operating systems and experiences that enhance organizational culture and enable organizations to scale, and achieve their goals. As Executive Vice President at Conversion, she leads all major functions in North America, ensuring alignment and seamless operations across the company. Victoria also served on TAP Network’s Steering Committee.
Chair of the Board, TAP Network
Director, Human Resources, Sophos
Raj has over 20 years’ experience in Human Resources, serving public and private sectors in various industries including high-tech. In her current role as a Human Resources Director at Sophos Canada, a global leader in software security, Raj works in partnership with global senior management to implement and facilitate HR programs in areas such as organizational effectiveness, performance management, and employee engagement.
Prior to Sophos, Raj has held various HR positions in public health, transportation, call center, and high-tech industries. Her drive is to empower team members to achieve career and business objectives.
Raj holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Management Certificate in Human Resources. Raj has been a proud member and active participant of TAP Network for the past 15 years.
People & Culture Manager, Sinn Studio
As a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) with several years of experience across multiple industries, Kaitlin is dedicated to fostering supportive relationships between employees, leadership, and organizations. Driven by a desire to change the narrative around HR & People and how we support our team members within the organization, Kaitlin brings a people-first approach to creating workplaces that thrive. Passionate about driving efficiency and engagement, she is dedicated to building inclusive and high-performing teams guided by empathy.
As People & Culture Manager at Sinn Studio, Kaitlin develops and leads the People & Talent department, laying the foundation for company growth, leading people strategies that align with business objectives, helping define core values, structuring compensation, performance management and implementing supportive policy and processes along the way.
Kaitlin joined the Steering Committee this year, and co-leads the National Program & Events portfolio, responsible for oversight and planning of the topics and events in our annual events calendar.
Head of People + Operations, Koru
With over 15 years of experience in people-centred roles, Jocelyne’s career journey has taken her to roles on both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Typically partnering with founders in her roles, she’s focused on building and shaping people programs (often from the ground up) that aim to deliver a high impact employee experience from end-to-end.
Currently the Head of People & Operations at Koru, a venture studio backed by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Jocelyne is centred on a mission to support the business’s and team’s needs by driving excellence and continuous improvement across people, culture and operations.
Outside of work, Jocelyne is a runner, is studying to become a sommelier, and volunteers as a mentor with GEM E-Mentorship. As an active tech community member, Jocelyne is thrilled to support TAP Network by focusing on the Community Connections portfolio!
VP, People & Culture, A Thinking Ape Entertainment
Natania Mathany is a seasoned professional in the field of People & Culture, bringing over 15 years of expertise to her role as VP, People & Culture at A Thinking Ape Entertainment. With a passion for fostering positive work environments and cultivating team success, Natania has dedicated her career to the art and science of HR.
Driven by a belief in the transformative power of a positive workplace culture, Natania continually seeks innovative ways to enhance the employee experience. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in the idea that a motivated and engaged team is the foundation of a thriving organization. Under her guidance, A Thinking Ape Entertainment has been the recipient of various culture awards.
Natania has been an active TAP network member for many years, leading Special Interest Group’s and participating in events. She loves to connect with other members and brainstorm new ways of fostering people-centric cultures within the tech sector.
Head of Human Resources, FISPAN
Claudia is the Head of Human Resources at FISPAN, where she oversees hiring and employee relations, ensuring the company’s utmost standards when it comes to managing its greatest asset: people. Claudia fosters growth and transparency in the workplace and plays a key role in developing FISPAN’s organizational culture of celebrating the diversity of people, perspectives, and experiences that drive innovation and elevated thinking.
Claudia holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing and Human Resources from Simon Fraser University, and is an active member and holder of the Certified Professional Human Resources and SHRM-Certified Professional designations. Additionally, she is an HR Leader in the StartupExperts Community, and is an active voice of HR professionals in British Columbia.
Claudia co-leads the Program and Events portfolio.
Total Rewards Partner, Tipalti
Jessica is a Total Rewards Partner at Tipalti, one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech companies. Prior to that Jessica worked as a Total Rewards Specialist at D-Wave, where she started out as an HR intern in 2018 and then grew to oversee the Total Rewards function which includes compensation, benefits, equity, HR systems, and compliance.
Jessica has been an active member of the TAP network since 2018 and is passionate about combining the ‘science’ and ‘art’ to build comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards programs. When she’s not at her desk working away with Microsoft Excel, you can find her out on trails with her dog. Jessica earned her BA from the University of British Columbia and her Human Resources Management Certificate from the British Columbia institute of Technology.
Jessica co-leads the Compensation and Benefits portfolio.
VP, People & Organization, SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT
Portfolio: Projects
Laurie is an executive leader in the VFX and Animation industry with over 25 years of Human Resources and Operations experience. Laurie joined Sony Pictures Entertainment in 2015 as the Vice President of People & Organization (HR). Previously she was the Director of Human Resources and Recruiting at Digital Domain and was also instrumental in the opening of the Moving Picture Company in Vancouver in 2005. Her focus and strengths are in the areas of immigration, recruitment, employee relations, leadership, employee development, training, compensation and benefits.
Laurie currently provides Human Resources services to the Film/Television and Entertainment sector. Laurie has a CHRP Designation and received her Human Resource Management Certificate thru BCIT. She is also a Registered Immigration Consultant and has completed the Diversity and Inclusion Award of Achievement Program at the University of British Columbia. Laurie has been a long-term volunteer with TAP Network and is a past council member at CPHR BC & Yukon.
Laurie has served on our Steering Committee for several years, and provides insight for the Digital Entertainment sector.
Director of People and Culture, East Side Games
Portfolio: Total Rewards
Julie is the Director of People and Culture at East Side Games Studio. Prior to East Side Games, Julie was Director, People & Culture at Appnovation, and Manager, People Business Partner at Hyperwallet Systems Inc, a PayPal Service. She has 8+ years of HR experience in the tech industry. Some of her key strengths include change management, immigration, employee relations, compensation and benefits. Julie has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of British Columbia specializing in Human Resources and Finance.
Julie has served on the Steering Committee with TAP Network for several years co-leading the Compensation and Benefits portfolio.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner, BMO
Portfolio: Mentorship
Ernestine Shin is a Senior Human Resources leader with experience in various industries including oil and gas, technology and financial institutions. She has a breadth of HR experience in multiple disciplines such as: strategic planning, talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, employee relations and learning & development. Ernestine holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Human Resource Management Certificate from University of Calgary. As a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) member, she is committed to continuous improvement and bringing forth best practices in the HR field.
Ernestine believes that an effective HR strategy is essential to the business’ success by ensuring that the organization has the right people, skills, values and structure to achieve its objectives. Creating and fostering a positive and collaborative culture through diverse representations are among her passions. When she’s not at work you can find her golfing and reading autobiographies from inspirational female leaders.
This is Ernestine’s second year serving as a Steering Committee member. She currently co-leads the Mentoring Portfolio, designing and planning the annual mentorship program in partnership with the TAP team.
SVP, Human Resources, Nano One Materials Corp
Kelli is an HR executive with 20 years of international human resources experience in technology and manufacturing industries. Currently, Kelli is Vice President, Human Resources for Nano One Materials, a clean technology company changing how the world makes battery materials. Previously, she has led or been a member of HR teams at Dynamic Risk, Endurance Wind Power, Schneider Electric, Xantrex Technology and Creo Products Inc. Kelli holds a Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia, a certificate of Strategic HR Leadership from Cornell and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Kelli has been a member of the TAP Network for 20 years and has held various roles on the steering committee, special interest groups and conference committee.
Kelli currently leads the Membership portfolio.
Community Partnerships
Portfolio: Special Interest Groups
Charlyne has 15+ years of experience in Human Resources and has been a part of building Canada’s tech ecosystem for the past decade. Her career has been exclusive to working with early and growth-stage startups and she believes strongly that good people, operational, and business practices should be adopted early. As an independent consultant she offers consulting, advising and fractional HR services to support growing tech companies. She remains very involved in the tech startup scene and works with various organizations in both a consulting and volunteer capacity to help promote entrepreneurship.
Charlyne recently joined TAP Network to help with the expansion of TAP’s community across Canada. In addition to helping drive membership she is excited to explore potential partnerships with local, provincial and national organizations and continue to help Canada’s tech ecosystem grow.
Programs and Events
Rolanda supports the TAP Network community as Program Manager, responsible for managing our salary survey, benefits survey, events, and mentoring program. She grew up on the land of the Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen nations and now lives and works on the traditional and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations.
Rolanda is a People & Culture leader with 20 years of international experience in the tech industry. Most recently, she was Sr. Director of HR at Electronic Arts, supporting EA’s Frostbite and Create business units. Rolanda has also held People & Culture leadership roles at Radical Entertainment, Hydrogenics and Scientific-Atlanta. Prior to working at TAP Network, Rolanda was an active member for 20+ years, with experience on the steering committee, conference committee and special interest groups. She volunteers in her community as a board member with Canada SCORES and the New Westminster Baseball Association. Rolanda holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia.
Member Communications
Nikol joined TAP Network in January 2019 and is the main contact for member support and communications. She is responsible for planning and implementing member and community communications in collaboration with the CEO, Program Manager and Steering Committee. Nikol also supports onboarding and orientation for new members, events, and programs, collaborates with members to develop custom surveys, supports the salary survey participation process and membership administration.
Nikol has over 10 years of experience in Human Resources, holds a Master of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies degree, from Royal Roads University, and a Bachelors of Business Administration, Kingston University, London.
CEO
Stephanie is the CEO of TAP Network. She grew up on the land of the Syilx/Okanagan people and now lives and works on the traditional and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations. As a business executive with many years of international human resources experience with technology and professional services industries and board director experience with the not-for-profit sector, Stephanie is passionate about building community.
Prior to her position with TAP Network, Stephanie was Vice President, Human Resources for Sierra Systems, a Canada-wide information technology and management consultant firm and Chair of the Board for Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver. She currently volunteers with The Eastside Cultural Centre, as Chair of the Board. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. In 2021 Stephanie was awarded Women of the Year Award: Community Builder from BC Business. Serving as Chair of the TAP Network Steering Committee from 2007-2009, Stephanie has been a proud member of the association for the past 25 years.
