Testimonial: Allison Woodall

“I have been fortunate to call Sarah my mentor for the past 10 years. During this time, Sarah has mentored and encouraged me to progress in my career from administrative roles to a program manager role, first at Choices and currently at the Health Leadership Academy, McMaster University. In addition, Sarah encouraged me to pursue continuing education and supported me through my Diploma in Professional Addiction studies and onto MyOwnMacMaster pathway to a Sociology degree.

Sarah leads with honesty, integrity and respect; she is a kind, genuine, passionate, empathetic leader. Sarah is innovative, visionary, fair, and resilient, able to problem solve. In my experience, Sarah's strengths are seeing and encouraging the potential in others, motivating them to reach their goals. Sarah has coached me personally with career development, continuing education, resume building, and interview preparation. The relationship that Sarah and I have built is an important part of my professional and personal life, I look forward to continuing to grow with Sarah.”

— Allison Woodall, Program Manager, Health Leadership Academy, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University