Joanna Allin

Executive Assistant | Office Manager

Joanna has longstanding experience in professional services and leverages her background to provide personalized executive support as the Executive Assistant and Office Manager at Watson’s Toronto office. She enjoys diving into the details, anticipating needs, offering solutions, and ensuring seamless daily operations. She is driven by her passion for supporting people in meaningful work.

What I've learned

"The nuanced position, while more complex and requiring time and care, often holds greater truth."

Favourite saying

“You catch more flies with honey…”

Favourite agenda item

"Next steps"

Experience and Credentials

  • Joined the Watson in April 2023, after three years at a large international consulting company
  • From 2022 – 2023 she volunteered with the Canadian Red Cross as an Emergency Management Volunteer Responder, supporting temporary lodging sites for refugees
  • In 2007, she received a degree with honours in Advertising from Seneca Polytechnic, followed by a decade in progressively senior roles in marketing and communications agencies

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