Paula has developed and rolled out programs to assist organizations through business start-ups, special international events, and the creation of public/private sector partnerships.

She has worked in tech, arts and culture, professional services and tourism.


Randy Schai (Legal Moose)
Daphne Higgs (Legal Moose)

Marie Thomas (Community Moose)
Marie hails from Montreal and has been spotted roaming the Wine Country hillside since early 2000.

Lured by the hi-tech gold rush, armed with a degree from McGill University, and a decade-long software development career, Marie can now be found trying to bend time in order to complete on time the software projects she manages.

Andrew Scoular (Business Venture Moose)
Andrew has run his own consulting business in San Francisco since 1997. His focus is on strategic marketing and business development for large hi-tech companies as well as Internet start-ups. He concentrates on building business and marketing plans for these organizations, or for a strategic market initiative within the organization. His specialty is in helping the organization revisit its business plan in the light of changing markets or financial conditions to ensure they focus on achieving the most with the limited resources available. He targets both B2B and B2C in the Entertainment, Communications and Telecoms market segments. Some of his Canadian clients over this time were Bell Emergis (an initiative of Bell Canada focusing on the new paradigm of Network-centric business and consumer solutions), EmuLive Imaging Corporation out of Montreal (a developer of innovative video and audio streaming technologies for Internet and other business networks), H+a in Toronto (a CD-ROM and Internet content publisher), Toon Boom Technologies out of Montreal (a 2D animation Software developer), as well as acting as CEO and President for MediaLinx/Sympatico.ca based in Toronto.

Andrew started his career in the computer industry after graduating from university in South Africa, and worked in sales and marketing management positions for NCR, Olivetti, Data General and the computer division of Siemens AG. On moving to Canada, he joined Apple and managed product and marketing departments until 1994 when he was transferred down to Apple's corporate headquarters in Cupertino, CA. Here he created and marketed innovative New Media solutions for international consumers and New Media developers and ended his tenure with Apple with the responsibility for Corporate marketing initiatives as the Internet began on its explosive growth path.

Living in Silicon Valley has enabled Andrew to provide the benefits of his business experience to Canadian companies looking to expand into the US market. He is a member of the Canadian Venture Capital Advisory Board set up by the Canadian Consulate and Trade Commission in Silicon Valley. Such business relationships, as well as his role in the Digital Moose Lounge, have ensured that he retains a link back to his Canadian roots.

Sara Aujla (Moose Treasurer)
Sara Aujla is currently an Accountant for San Jose State University Foundation.  

She grew up in Mississauga, Ontario.   While awaiting her green card, she worked for the Canadian Consulate Trade Office in Silicon Valley.  

Sara likes to travel back to YYZ at least twice a year to see family.  She resides in San Jose with her husband Bobby and two kids, Sabrina and Aman.  

Sara is a huge Leafs, Raptors and Jays fan. If you are looking for Sara, try Capital Club Athletics.

Teena Singh (Social Moose)
Teena Singh works at Oracle Corporation and designs HRMS software.

Teena grew up in Pincher Creek, AB. She obtained both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, AB. She also obtained a Master's in Industrial Relations (specializing in HRMS Systems) from Queen's University in Kingston, ON.

In addition to living in Pincher Creek, Edmonton and Kingston, Teena has also lived in the following Canadian towns/cities:
- Cereal, AB
- Medicine Hat, AB
- Prince George, BC
- Vancouver, BC

Teena moved to the Bay Area in May of 2000.

In her spare time Teena is a step aerobics junkie. And, when she is not stepping, she is hiking, catching movies, reading, running or spending time with her friends.

Celine Beauregard (Members Moose)
Celine is currently employed at the Canadian Consulate Trade Office in San Francisco, working with Business Development Officers to help promote investment and business in Canada. Her work experience in the Bay Area also includes working in HR at Microsoft.

She has been living in the Bay Area with her husband Charles for over 5 years. Born and raised in Ottawa, she has a degree from the University of Ottawa, and is working towards a certificate in Human Resources.

Celine has been volunteering for DML since 2001.

Dario C. Cruz (Eventful Moose)
Born the illegitimate son of Fidel Castro and Billie Holiday, went to the School of Hard Knocks and flunked-out, has been with DML since its inception (I get all the Coffee Crisp I want if I stay), originally joined Industry Canada but was traded to the consulate for a case of Labatts & a second round pick, currently working at the trade office in San Jose (I get all the maple syrup I want if I stay), life goal is to reach self-actualization… or own a really cool Porsch.
 

Jay Diamond (WebMoose)

International man of leisure. See http://www.houseofdiamond.com