Monica Merrifield

Monica Merrifield has extensive experience in strategic and enterprise risk management (ERM) and compliance. Monica has held positions such as Senior Director of Strategic Risk & Resilience at March of Dimes Canada, where they integrated ERM and compliance across the organization. Monica has also served as the Enterprise Risk & Compliance Leader at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, where they built and integrated ERM capability and compliance management. Prior to that, they were the Principal Advisor at Merrifield & Associates, specializing in strategic risk and innovation. Monica has a strong background in risk assessment and policy development, having developed the first ERM program and revenue-generating service offering for the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Monica also designed and launched the organization's first Business Continuity Program (BCP) and comprehensive policy system. Overall, Monica Merrifield's work experience demonstrates their expertise in risk management, compliance, innovation, and creating inclusive and barrier-free societies.

Monica Merrifield's education history includes a B.A (Hons) and CRM from the University of Toronto, with a field of study in Canadian Risk Management Designation. Monica also obtained a Green Belt in Lean Process Improvement from EZ Sigma Canada. Monica further completed a Strategic Agility Certificate from the Schulich School of Business - York University. Additionally, they received a Business Model Innovation and Value Proposition Design Masterclass Certificate from Strategyzer. Finally, they earned a Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Innovation from the Schulich School of Business - York University, specializing in Executive Education.