Michelle Ernest

Michelle Ernest has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries and roles. Starting in 2015, they worked as a Partner at BodyFuel Nutrition Kitchen, a Toronto-based meal preparation and delivery business. In 2016, they joined Saje Natural Wellness as the Director of Retail Operations and Director of US Retail, where they were responsible for operationalizing the business and driving strategic growth.

In 2017, Michelle worked as a Regional Sales Director at Steve Nash Fitness World and Sports Club. Michelle then transitioned to a role as Chief Operating Officer at People Footwear in 2018, where they oversaw operations, brand growth, marketing initiatives, sales, production, logistics, and team management. Following an acquisition overseas, they left the company.

In 2019, Michelle joined Lyft as an Operations Manager, first overseeing operations in British Columbia and later expanding their role to cover Canada. In 2020, they took on additional responsibilities as the Executive Director of Thomas GSEA Foundation and the Executive Director of Canada GSEA at Entrepreneurs' Organization.

Most recently, Michelle started working at Quartermaster Inc. in 2022 as the Head of Operations. The specific end dates for their roles at Quartermaster Inc., Thomas GSEA Foundation, Entrepreneurs' Organization, and Lyft are not provided in the given information.

Michelle Ernest has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Strategy & Leadership from Dalhousie University. Michelle also holds a Bachelor's Degree from Acadia University, with a focus on Business (Marketing) and a secondary focus on Spanish. In addition, they have received certification in Shopping Centre Management, specializing in Retail Management and Operations from the International Council of Shopping Centers. Michelle also holds a certification as a Certified Personal Trainer from the International Sports Sciences Association.