Kelly Ruston

Kelly Ruston has a diverse work experience. Kelly currently holds the position of Director, Legal Counsel at Index Exchange since May 2022. Prior to that, they worked as Legal Counsel, Director at Index Exchange starting in November 2020. Kelly also worked at Loopstra Nixon LLP for several years, starting as an Associate from August 2017 to October 2020. Kelly began their career at Loopstra Nixon LLP as a Student at Law from August 2016 to June 2017 and as a Summer Law Student from May 2015 to August 2015. Additionally, Kelly gained experience as a Compliance Intern at Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. from May 2014 to August 2014, where they conducted policy and procedure reviews, researched relevant legislation, and implemented processes to ensure compliance with legal rules and regulations. Kelly also worked as a Research and Compliance Intern at Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. from May 2013 to August 2013. Kelly's work experience includes an internship as a Global Anti-Money Laundering Intern at TD in 2012.

Kelly Ruston has a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Western University, which they obtained from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, they completed their BA degree in Business and Legal Studies with Co-Op at the University of Waterloo from 2008 to 2013.

In addition to their degrees, Kelly Ruston has obtained several certifications. Kelly is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), achieved in May 2022. Kelly also holds the Canadian Securities Course certification from the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI), obtained in July 2014. Furthermore, Kelly Ruston is listed as a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP US), but specific details regarding the obtaining month and year are not provided.