Annette is a passionate advocate for the engineering profession. As President of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers and Professional Engineers Ontario, and as President of Engineers Canada, she has exemplified leadership in governance, advocacy, and promotion of the profession. With her experience on the Board of Directors of the Kingston General Hospital, and as a Lecturer and Director at Queen's University, she has not only greatly influenced the engineering profession, but also the healthcare and academic communities. Her work has been acknowledged by a Fellowship from Engineers Canada and by being named twice to the Top 25 Women of Influence in Canada.