Rachel Tompkins
About Rachel Tompkins
Rachel Tompkins is a Manager of Project Governance at Canopy Growth Corporation, recognized for her critical and creative thinking in project governance. She has extensive experience in stakeholder management, process analysis, and new product development, having previously held roles at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Canada Border Services Agency.
Current Role at Canopy Growth
Rachel Tompkins serves as the Manager of Project Governance at Canopy Growth Corporation. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's project governance strategies and initiatives. In her role, she focuses on implementing international and corporate governance frameworks, ensuring that projects align with organizational objectives. Additionally, she leads interdepartmental process improvement initiatives, enhancing efficiency and collaboration across various departments.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Canopy Growth, Rachel Tompkins worked at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat as a Project Services Officer from 2016 to 2018. In this role, she gained valuable experience in project management within the public sector. Prior to that, she served as a Project Officer at the Canada Border Services Agency from 2011 to 2016, where she developed her skills in stakeholder management and process analysis. She also worked briefly as a Business Analyst at Statistics Canada in 2018.
Education and Academic Background
Rachel Tompkins holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in critical and creative thinking skills, which she applies in her project governance roles. This academic experience supports her expertise in new product development and stage-gate processes.
Specializations and Skills
Rachel Tompkins specializes in new product development (NPD) and stage-gate processes. Her expertise in these areas allows her to effectively manage projects from conception through to completion. She is recognized for her strong background in stakeholder management and process analysis, which are crucial for successful project governance.