Summary
Drawing on over 15 years of experience in economic policy, data analytics, and applied research, Cathia helps organizations translate complex data into actionable insight and build capacity for technology-driven transformation.
Cathia’s recent work explores the human and organizational factors that shape AI adoption and technology uptake, particularly how perceptions of relevance, ROI, and data security influence digital adoption in low-digitization sectors. Her research approach combines quantitative data analysis with field insights, enabling a better understanding of the behavioural and institutional barriers to technology adoption.
Previously, she served as Director of Research at ACTRA, Senior Policy Advisor with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Senior Research Manager at Ipsos Reid, leading mixed-methods studies for public sector clients. Her background spans consulting, analytics, and policy design, grounded in a deep understanding of data governance and practical implementation.
Cathia holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the Schulich School of Business at York University and a Master of Industrial Relations from the University of Toronto. Cathia works with organizations seeking to harness the power of AI to improve business processes and facilitates custom studies, strategy development, and capacity-building around digital transformation.
If you are developing or deploying digital solutions and want to ground your strategy in evidence, insight and (not-so-common) good sense, connect with Cathia to explore opportunities for collaboration.
Report
The report Harnessing the Digital Adoption Opportunity in Canadian Infrastructure highlights how early adoption of digital solutions accelerates project delivery and improves outcomes for infrastructure stakeholders.
Curriculum Vitae
Cathia has led research projects in the technology adoption arena, combining industry insights with academic rigor to produce actionable recommendations leading to measurable process improvements.