Panelists
From Classroom to Corner Office: Women Leading Finance
Our afternoon panel features executive leaders from across sectors.
Dale Noseworthy is the Chief Financial Officer at Killam Apartment REIT. Killam is a publicly traded real estate investment trust owning, managing and developing a $5.5 billion portfolio of apartments and manufactured home communities across Canada. Dale joined Killam in 2006. Prior to her appointment to CFO in 2017, Dale held the role of Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Planning. Dale has over 30 years of experience in accounting, finance, investor relations, strategy and corporate communications. Prior to joining Killam in 2006, she worked as an equity research analyst at Beacon Securities and held a variety of finance positions at Nova Scotia Power and Emera. Dale holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mount Allison University, is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a CFA charterholder.
Dale Noseworthy is the Chief Financial Officer at Killam Apartment REIT. Killam is a publicly traded real estate investment trust owning, managing and developing a $5.5 billion portfolio of apartments and manufactured home communities across Canada. Dale joined Killam in 2006. Prior to her appointment to CFO in 2017, Dale held the role of Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Planning. Dale has over 30 years of experience in accounting, finance, investor relations, strategy and corporate communications. Prior to joining Killam in 2006, she worked as an equity research analyst at Beacon Securities and held a variety of finance positions at Nova Scotia Power and Emera. Dale holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mount Allison University, is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a CFA charterholder.
As Regional Vice President, Business Financial Services Atlantic, Kellie Sauriol is responsible for the leadership and performance of RBC’s Commercial and Small Business teams across Atlantic Canada. This includes the delivery of exceptional client service and advice by over 200 advisors in the Region, supporting business owners in financing organic growth, acquisitions, and succession events including shareholder and management buyouts. Beyond providing capital, Kellie’s team also offers strategic advice and access to a breadth of RBC experts on topics such as treasury management, hedging strategies, wealth management, tax and estate planning, employee engagement, and practical approaches to increasing the value of their business.
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Kellie joined RBC in 1998 and in her 25+ year career with RBC Royal Bank of Canada, has held a variety of advisory and leadership roles across our Personal & Commercial Banking network, Wealth Management, and head office including Distribution Strategy and Human Resources. Kellie is a graduate of both Saint Mary’s University (Bachelor of Arts) and the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management (Master of Business Administration).
Kellie has always been very involved in our community, raising funds for many charitable causes and providing volunteer time for many initiatives. Kellie currently serves on the IWK Foundation Board of Trustees and the Saint Mary’s University Board of Governors.
Kellie has one daughter, Ava, and is passionate about spending quality time together enjoying most outdoor activities, including skiing in the winter and all water sports in the summer months.
As Regional Vice President, Business Financial Services Atlantic, Kellie Sauriol is responsible for the leadership and performance of RBC’s Commercial and Small Business teams across Atlantic Canada. This includes the delivery of exceptional client service and advice by over 200 advisors in the Region, supporting business owners in financing organic growth, acquisitions, and succession events including shareholder and management buyouts. Beyond providing capital, Kellie’s team also offers strategic advice and access to a breadth of RBC experts on topics such as treasury management, hedging strategies, wealth management, tax and estate planning, employee engagement, and practical approaches to increasing the value of their business.
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Kellie joined RBC in 1998 and in her 25+ year career with RBC Royal Bank of Canada, has held a variety of advisory and leadership roles across our Personal & Commercial Banking network, Wealth Management, and head office including Distribution Strategy and Human Resources. Kellie is a graduate of both Saint Mary’s University (Bachelor of Arts) and the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management (Master of Business Administration).
Kellie has always been very involved in our community, raising funds for many charitable causes and providing volunteer time for many initiatives. Kellie currently serves on the IWK Foundation Board of Trustees and the Saint Mary’s University Board of Governors.
Kellie has one daughter, Ava, and is passionate about spending quality time together enjoying most outdoor activities, including skiing in the winter and all water sports in the summer months.
Dr. Yanting Wu is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University, specializing in real estate finance. Before earning her PhD in Finance from Concordia University, she worked as a Financial Advisor at RBC and Sun Life. Her research focuses on real estate markets, brokerage, and gender-related issues in finance.
Dr. Yanting Wu is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University, specializing in real estate finance. Before earning her PhD in Finance from Concordia University, she worked as a Financial Advisor at RBC and Sun Life. Her research focuses on real estate markets, brokerage, and gender-related issues in finance.
Monica Harlow, CFA, is Senior Manager, Investor Relations at Emera Inc. She has more than a decade of experience across investor relations, corporate strategy, risk management, and wealth management, and is passionate about communicating complex financial and business topics to diverse audiences. Monica holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary's University and is a proud CFA charterholder. Outside of work, she enjoys golfing, skiing, and exploring new destinations through travel.
Monica Harlow, CFA, is Senior Manager, Investor Relations at Emera Inc. She has more than a decade of experience across investor relations, corporate strategy, risk management, and wealth management, and is passionate about communicating complex financial and business topics to diverse audiences. Monica holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary's University and is a proud CFA charterholder. Outside of work, she enjoys golfing, skiing, and exploring new destinations through travel.
Brigitte Teleu is a commercial real estate broker with RE/MAX Nova in Halifax, specializing in multi-family, industrial, and development across Nova Scotia. She advises investors, REITs, non-profits, and local businesses on complex transactions and strategy, with a focus on community affordable-housing initiatives. Brigitte holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary’s University and is completing a Master of Planning at Dalhousie.
Brigitte Teleu is a commercial real estate broker with RE/MAX Nova in Halifax, specializing in multi-family, industrial, and development across Nova Scotia. She advises investors, REITs, non-profits, and local businesses on complex transactions and strategy, with a focus on community affordable-housing initiatives. Brigitte holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary’s University and is completing a Master of Planning at Dalhousie.
Future Leaders Spotlight
Our morning spotlight offers an introduction to a BComm Finance major, a Master of Finance student and a PhD candidate in the Finance stream.
Grace Scuse is a second-year Bachelor of Commerce student from Ontario, with a passion for finance and sustainability. Last year, she served as the Vice President of the SMU Economics Society and a representative of the SMU Investment Society. Following this, she worked as a Project Assistant for the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre on the Business Design team. Moving forward, Grace is excited to continue her degree and discover her future in finance.
Grace Scuse is a second-year Bachelor of Commerce student from Ontario, with a passion for finance and sustainability. Last year, she served as the Vice President of the SMU Economics Society and a representative of the SMU Investment Society. Following this, she worked as a Project Assistant for the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre on the Business Design team. Moving forward, Grace is excited to continue her degree and discover her future in finance.
Naima Hodge is from St. Maarten and recently completed her Master of Finance at Saint Mary’s University. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Marketing from Saint Mary’s University. Passionate about financial literacy and empowering others through financial education, Naima is the creator of Finance Decoded, a platform focused on making personal finance simple, practical, and accessible.
Naima Hodge is from St. Maarten and recently completed her Master of Finance at Saint Mary’s University. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Marketing from Saint Mary’s University. Passionate about financial literacy and empowering others through financial education, Naima is the creator of Finance Decoded, a platform focused on making personal finance simple, practical, and accessible.
Reihaneh (Rihanna) Kolivandi is a finance researcher, educator, and former finance professional whose career has been shaped by curiosity, ambition, and a desire to make a positive impact. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Finance at the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University, where her research focuses on artificial intelligence, sustainability, and corporate finance. Before starting her PhD, Reihaneh spent more than a decade working in finance, including roles in financial analysis, investment management, and leadership, and she also started a financial literacy initiative for women and young people to help them feel more confident about money and financial decisions. Today, she combines her industry experience, research, and teaching to explore an important question: How can finance help build a better future? She is interested in how new technologies can improve financial decisions and how finance can help address challenges such as sustainability and inequality, while inspiring young people to see finance not only as a career, but also as a way to create new ideas, make better decisions, and contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Reihaneh (Rihanna) Kolivandi is a finance researcher, educator, and former finance professional whose career has been shaped by curiosity, ambition, and a desire to make a positive impact. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Finance at the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University, where her research focuses on artificial intelligence, sustainability, and corporate finance. Before starting her PhD, Reihaneh spent more than a decade working in finance, including roles in financial analysis, investment management, and leadership, and she also started a financial literacy initiative for women and young people to help them feel more confident about money and financial decisions. Today, she combines her industry experience, research, and teaching to explore an important question: How can finance help build a better future? She is interested in how new technologies can improve financial decisions and how finance can help address challenges such as sustainability and inequality, while inspiring young people to see finance not only as a career, but also as a way to create new ideas, make better decisions, and contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future.