| Shanna O’Dwyer | Deputy Treasurer and Manager of Financial Strategy and Reporting | City of Guelph | Shanna is the General Manager, Finance – City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer at the City of Guelph. Since joining the City in 2020, Shanna has had the opportunity to directly manage several finance functions including accounting, financial reporting, and long-term financial strategy, before moving into the treasurer role.
Shanna obtained her CPA, CA designation in 2009, and worked in public accounting and public health before moving into the municipal sector in 2018. In 2023, Shanna completed her Master of Arts in Leadership through Royal Roads University, an opportunity that connected her with leaders across the country and helped evolve her perspectives on leadership, learning, and the importance of approaching challenges with a growth mindset. As a strategic financial leader, Shanna strives to effectively communicate complex financial information and approach her work with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
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