Kate Tomen

Kate Tomen has a diverse range of work experience spanning different industries and roles. Kate began their career as an Employment Resource Advisor Aide at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, where they provided job search resources and assistance to a diverse population. Kate then worked as a Human Resources Assistant at TransForm Shared Service Organization, where they played a role in developing HR policies and managing recruitment processes. Kate also worked as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator at True Phantom Solutions Inc, where they developed marketing strategies and managed online campaigns. Kate gained experience in business consulting as a Business Consultant at Sonya Roe Jewellers, where they worked on product knowledge and market research. Kate also served as a Business Development Coordinator at the University of Windsor and as an Analyst Intern at Dream Maker Ventures, focusing on program development and venture capital investments respectively. Kate held various roles at Angel Investors Ontario, including Manager of Business Development & Operations and eventually Vice President of Business Development & Operations. Kate also served on the Leadership Committee at DISC (Diversity & Inclusion Small Council). Currently, they are the Women's Entrepreneurship Coordinator at WEtech Alliance, overseeing the execution of programs and providing coaching to women entrepreneurs. Most recently, Kate worked as an Operations & Communications Manager at York Angel Investors.

Kate Tomen completed their education as follows:

- Master of Management Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MMIE) from Queen's University in 2019.

- Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Windsor in 2015.

- Bachelor of Science with a minor in Human Resources from the University of Waterloo in 2013.