Kimothy Walker possesses a rare blend of media expertise and business acumen. For the first 25 years of her career, she emerged as an award-winning journalist, network TV anchor and producer. In 2014, she launched her second career as an entrepreneur, supporting C-level clients with media and marketing strategies and turnkey marketing and communications services.

In 2019, Kimothy forged strategic alliances with globally focused, executive-level consultants and launched Tiger Lily Marketing. Keeping ties with the world of media, she is a PostMedia columnist, regular radio show contributor and keynote speaker/emcee. She also teaches multi-platform marketing to the largest broadcaster in Vietnam.

Kimothy was Ottawa’s Professional Business Woman of the Year (2013), received the United Way Community Builder Award on live television, and holds the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for service to her country. She has also been awarded the Ottawa Business Journal’s Forty Under 40, the YWCA “Woman of Distinction” and Ontario Leading Women Award.

Chris Day has more than 20 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, regulatory affairs, strategic communications, media relations, and issues management.

During his career, Chris has led teams of more than 50 employees with direct oversight and responsibility for budgets of up to $8M annually. He has served as a trusted advisor to CEOs, city managers, and Ministers of the Crown.

As Chief of Staff in two federal departments, Chris navigated very complex public policy and communications environments. He wrote speeches in the Libyan desert, briefed a U.S. Secretary of State, travelled to war zones, and met Nobel Laureates.

Michael Goldsmith is a global tourism industry veteran with more than three decades of experience in tourism development, destination marketing and management, hospitality, and aviation.

Michael and his extensive network of accomplished professionals provide counsel and thought leadership to clients of major travel brands around the world—identifying growth-oriented economic opportunities and supporting them with innovative, responsible and sustainable tourism strategies.

A prolific global traveller, he is often featured as a presenter or panelist at international conferences and events.

Andrée Paige is a senior communications strategist and written/visual content specialist whose career spans 25+ years providing a full suite of marketing and communications services to CEOs and their executive teams—integrating when-needed communications and content strategies, corporate ghostwriting, graphic and web design services, digital marketing, UX/SEO expertise, and more.

Fluent in English and French, Andrée helps clients grow (or repair) their public reputations, advance their business objectives, respond to crises, build stronger employee and client relationships, and launch new programs and services. Her communications strategies, key messages and content have been integrated in dozens of sectors nationally and internationally.

Andrée is certified in social media marketing. She is also an alumni of both the House of Commons Page Program and Canada’s Terry Fox Humanitarian Award.

Alanna Smith has worked in close collaboration with Kimothy Walker since 2014. She is a proven talent in social media management as well as building and growing meaningful connections in support of many local and national clients.

Alanna is also a journalist with experience writing for large-circulation newspapers, including the Calgary Herald and Ottawa Citizen. She graduated from Carleton University’s prestigious journalism program with a double major in women’s and gender studies, in which she was the recipient of numerous awards for top marks and excellence in journalism.

She has produced and hosted a variety of radio shows, and recently won a global podcasting award for her work on a radio documentary about the impact of the #MeToo movement.

Hugues Boisvert is a business lawyer with a wealth of experience with mergers and acquisitions. He has also provided strategic guidance to foreign entities with respect to their Canadian expansion and further implementation of their Canadian legal structure.

As but two examples, Hugues negotiated, structured and implemented a multimillion-dollar share purchase deal with a construction conglomerate whose sales are in excess of 2 billion dollars. He also acted as Lead Counsel during a complex, multi-jurisdictional corporate and tax reorganization for a group of companies representing an aggregate value of over 70 million dollars.

Hugues has represented numerous medical professionals with the incorporation of their Medical Professional Corporation (MPC) and in the purchase and/or sale of their MPC.

Sam Laprade is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) who raises, invests and allocates funds to change lives and save lives. She has nearly three decades of experience working with non-profit leaders, board members, donors, and the community to design proven strategies and achieve their fundraising goals.

Leveraging her relationship skills and vast network, Sam’s services include donor data analysis, fundraising strategy and audits, staff and board coaching, philanthropic coaching (advice for generous donors), philanthropic and sponsorship plans for businesses, and speaking engagements.

Through speaking engagements at international, national or local conferences, Sam shares her insights, knowledge and passion to raise awareness about best practices and the message of philanthropy.

Dianna has been dedicated to excellence in the field of event management for 25 years.

Through the years, she has forged partnerships with reliable service providers who are aligned with her focus on delivering an exceptional event experience—from logistics to quality, and from making an impact to leaving a lasting impression.

Dianna is keenly aware of even the smallest of details. She can also stand back and evaluate the big picture. With all micro and macro issues well-handled, Dianna’s clients benefit from on-schedule, on-budget planning leading up to a uniquely beautiful signature event.

Carole Saad specializes in providing a one-stop-shop for creative event design, polished coordination and on-site event management delivered with expert guidance and sophisticated elegance.

She has achieved tremendous success by supporting her event management company with the launch of a second company that rents sleek, modern event furniture, stylish accessories and custom options for branding—the perfect way to stage a wide array of signature events including galas, welcome receptions, product launches, client appreciation events, holiday events, grand openings, and more. In 2017, she was the designer chosen for the VIP sections of the JUNO Awards and Grey Cup held in Canada’s National Capital Region.

Carole is also the VP, Events at a high-profile venue with sweeping views of the Ottawa River, Gatineau Hills and Rideau Falls.

Natalie Pierosara is an award-winning investigative journalist who is passionate about telling stories that make a difference. She is also a social media influencer who posts regularly about advertisements, lifestyle and the environment.

Natalie dedicated 18 years to CTV Ottawa as a news reporter, producer and anchor. Prior to CTV, Natalie reported on Parliament Hill for Independent Satellite News.

Born and raised in Montreal, Natalie is fluent in French and English. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from Concordia University.

Tiger Lily Marketing considers Kyra Lambert to be an entrepreneurial artist.

She launched her first company at 20 years old and has continued to channel her savviness in the organic social media space in support of many of our projects.

She has a knack for analyzing statistics, gaining followers and growing engagement to build brand recognition and strengthen brand loyalty.

Kyra is also works at an art gallery and is the inspiration behind the creative for the Tiger Lily Marketing brand.

Michelle is a seasoned consultant specializing in accounting, operating systems, business processes and procedures, training, best practice and business development. She enjoys the challenge of creating order from chaos, particularly when it removes the stress of that chaos from others and frees them to focus on what they do best.

Earlier in her career, she worked as the finance director and then acting executive director for SchoolBOX, a local charity whose mission is to make education possible for all children in Nicaragua and the world.

A life-long learner, Michelle is currently completing her Master in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Carleton University.

Dan Waters has over three decades of experience shooting news, sports and documentaries.

During his career, he worked with CTV and travelled around the world with a national network news magazine show. He also worked as the principal videographer on many national, award-winning documentaries and news stories.

For the past several years, Dan has been supporting various U.S. and Canadian networks, the Canadian government, NGOs, and foundations as a freelance videographer.

Leslie-Anne "L.A." Barrett has worked as a makeup and hair stylist for more than two decades. She leads the hair and makeup department for CTV/Bell Media Ottawa and has a thriving freelance business.

She is also developing a skin and makeup line with The Loft empire’s Bruno Racine. Her curated line is called "L.A.'s Pick" and is being launched in Ottawa and Toronto.

L.A. appears on radio and television, was the director of makeup for Ottawa Fashion Week and is an alumni of "Project Runway Canada."

Michelle Martel, driven by her passion for investments and personal finances, has more than 20 years of financial market experience. In 2011, she completed the Canadian Securities Course® (CSC) and currently works as a representative for a prominent dealer in the exempt market.

For Tiger Lily Marketing, she is a tremendous resource for product knowledge of a wide array of alternative private market investments available in the exempt market.

Michelle distinguishes herself by taking the time to put people at ease, no matter their level of private capital investment expertise. She educates clients about how to achieve their financial goals throughout the different stages of their lives, with a distinct focus on retirement.

Throughout her career, many of Michelle's clients have reaped the benefits of a wide variety of diversified investments in the private capital and alternative markets.

Stay tuned! Tiger Lily Marketing continues to grow and we will be announcing new associates very soon!