About the Authors

Anne Lee CPA.CA, MPAcc, BEd

Anne Lee holds a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA.CA) designation issued by Chartered Professional Accountants Canada, as well as a Masters of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) and Bachelors of Education (BEd).  Anne’s career has focused on tax specialty work, incorporating digital tax technology experiences managing global innovation projects in Canada, Oceania, and Asia-Pacific regions for one of the Big4 worldwide accounting firms.  Anne’s video story remains on the firm’s global website in recruiting future skilled talent.  At the time of writing, Anne is also a trades apprentice, enroute to obtaining her Red Seal Endorsement in the field of Construction Electrician.

Anna Lary  MEd, FSR, Master Electrician

Anna Lary is a Master Electrician and an instructor in the Electrical Apprenticeship Program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.  Anna is passionate about the electrical trade and about supporting apprentices in their career paths.  Anna brings with her empathy and understanding, fostered by her past experiences with the biological and social realities of being a woman in almost exclusively male workplaces.  Anna’s work now includes curriculum development, peer mentorship, and support.