Our Story

Nour draws on 10 years of experience as a workforce advisor, mentor, and influencer to inspire youth to make informed career choices that challenge the status quo. Her outreach and advocacy has resulted in numerous awards including the University of Windsor’s Alumni Association “Odyssey Award”, the Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor (WEST) “Innovation Award”, and the Leadership Windsor Essex “Alumni Award of Distinction”.

Amanda has over a decade of experience working in corporate and professional services industries, as well as social-enterprise and non-profit sectors. Amanda’s work-life philosophy is built on the cornerstones of female empowerment, grit and seeking meaning in everything she does. This has propelled her work with the  Build a Dream team, as her latest effort to help fuel a new generation of young women who are redefining the meaning of work on their own terms.
Amanda holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminology from the University of Ottawa and lives in Ancaster with her husband and son.

Ann has had the privilege of working in the private and public sectors for over four decades as a marketing, public relations, and events professional. Her most recent position as Director of Marketing at St. Clair College in Windsor provided her with the opportunity to develop strong partnerships in education and the industrial sectors. Her volunteer pursuits include many years as a Rotarian where she held numerous chair positions in public relations and event planning. She was also the local Chair for the Easter Seals Telethon for more than five years. Ann achieved her foundation in business thanks to a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Windsor. Years of lifelong learning have filled in the rest of the blanks.

Kassey’s experience spans over a decade in marketing. Prior to joining Build a Dream, she spent 10 years in professional services, managing in-person and virtual events for a Bay Street law firm, and is responsible for expanding their marketing portfolio. Passionate about empowering young people, Kassey is excited to apply her skills to the non-profit sector and work on projects that will help young women shape and navigate their future. She holds a degree in Communications from McMaster University and a post-graduate certification in Advertising Management from Sheridan College. Kassey lives in Stoney Creek with her fiance and their dog, Winston.

Clarine is an enthusiastic academic who has over 2 years of experience in contributing to community enhancement as well as experience working professionally in a variety of sectors spanning from oil & gas to retail management. She is an advocate for ensuring the next generation challenges societal norms and is devoted to giving back to the community in any way possible. Clarine holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Schulich School of Business and works towards being able to make a positive impact in all that she does.

Victoria Rose has 20 years’ experience in marketing and project management in different sectors including tech and manufacturing. She spent 8 years in the tool and die industry working her way up to Project Coordinator where she was responsible for special projects (like continuous improvement and apprenticeships) and purchasing steel and components for die builds. Victoria has dedicated much of her time to advancing community projects revolving around women/youth in sport and food security. She started as a volunteer with Build a Dream, driven to encourage more women to explore rewarding careers like those found in advanced manufacturing. Victoria holds a Masters Certificate in Project Management, a Marketing Certificate, and is a graduate of the Manufacturing Leadership Certificate Program.

Delaney attended Build A Dream Expos in high school where she connected with The Carpenters Union Local 494. Upon completing her secondary school education, she signed in as a Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator. Now in her second term, her job consists of a variety of different tasks from steel stud framing to drywall boarding to installing ceiling systems. Her goal is to inspire change within the industry, making it better for future generations of women pursuing the skilled trades.

Rebecca began her career in the skilled trades six years ago through a WEST (Women’s Enterprise Skills Training) and St. Clair College program for Industrial Millwright Mechanic. From there she acquired a job at Centerline as a machinist apprentice. She took on the apprenticeship as a single mom with three kids, working full time, and balancing school at night. She completed her 3 year apprenticeship, developing many skills along the way, and is now a Red Seal Machinist. Amid the pandemic she started working at the college at night as a teaching assistant for the apprenticeship programs. Although happy in her career with Centerline, when an opportunity arose to become a mechanic at Hiram Walkers, she couldn’t resist the exciting career change. She is currently transitioning into this new role, and is a master tackling big life changes. Her goal is to simply let women know these careers exist and are available to them. And to be a resource, as needed, to those just starting out or considering a career in the skilled trades.