Monifa Brooks is a seasoned expert in data privacy compliance who has spent the last 20 years working in the private sector, promoting cutting-edge technologies with advanced data practices. Brooks has a diverse professional background encompassing data privacy, regulatory compliance, risk management, process improvement, and call center operations. Brooks's in-house experience has honed her ability to provide practical guidance to help public, private, and not-for-profit organizations operationalize privacy. Brooks understands the importance of embedding practical data privacy solutions that reduce privacy risk while enabling the business to achieve its goals. Brooks helps organizations leverage data privacy as an enabler for innovation. Brooks completed her undergraduate studies in Philosophy and Political Science. Brooks is a Certified Information Privacy Professional in Canada (CIPP/C) and a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). Brooks is currently studying to obtain her European certification. Brooks is also Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (SSGBC).