Scotty is inspiring and empowering team members to becoming great leaders of tomorrow. She has extremely high expectations, which help elevate the work of everyone in her ecosystem. And she leads by example.

Scotty will give her team members enough latitude to succeed in their mission and is also available to provide advice, guidance, and support when needed. She is fearless and funny, showcasing how to be seriously successful without taking yourself too seriously. It’s a great mix that helps launch careers of those (men and women) lucky enough to be mentored by Scotty.

Scotty was 24 years old when asked to serve as Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Georgia – the youngest person and first woman to serve in that role. It probably took another ten years before she felt comfortable in senior business and political settings. That comfort is another measure of “success.” “It was another 15 years before I launched my own business. This independence is probably the best measure of success. That said, success is a work in progress and can always be improved upon,” explains Scotty. “I have learned that you don’t have to be “one of the guys” to be successful in a man’s world. Over the years, the guys I have worked with have valued a different perspective and haven’t looked for someone to just mimic their ways. They want new insights, different approaches and problem solving. An important leadership lesson is that it’s not only ok to be different – it’s an advantage. Whatever that difference may be – gender, background, ethnicity, orientation, geography, or personal experience.” Armed with a unique mindset, Scotty has taken her organization to new heights.

According to Scotty, “when officials at the White House or the Prime Minister’s office ask your organization for its input on major policy decisions, you know you are providing value to both your members and society as a whole. We are proud to be a trusted voice at a time when trust in institutions is a scarce resource.”

The US and Canada are each other’s most important customers, suppliers, neighbors, and families—a relationship the CABC is committed to preserving and strengthening for future generations. They bring people together to learn about each other in person, convene dialogues about the value of the Canada/U.S. relationship, and learn lessons from both sides of the border. They published the second edition of “With Faith & Goodwill,” a book featuring Presidents and Prime Ministers through the years, which stands as a tangible reminder of the importance of the Canada/U.S. relationship through generations.

Together with the Wilson Center, the CABC recently launched a new podcast called Canusa Street, exploring the Canada/U.S. relationship. Their conversations on the pod help elevate understanding of the complexity of the bilateral friendship and unpack some of its thorny issues. The CABC also launched an Entrepreneur’s Circle, which brings founders of businesses to the table alongside the large iconic multinational companies that form the core of our membership. “We also launched a series entitled Corporate Action on Social Justice. The series has been both illuminating and challenging in discussing the ways in which companies are facing some of the most daunting social issues of our day,” elucidates Scotty. “I look forward to infusing all of these initiatives with new ideas and proactive approaches that push the boundaries of what Canada/U.S. collaboration can look like to take on the world’s challenges together.”