Brigitte Pawliw-Fry is an accomplished professional with diverse experience in proposal management, research, and digital facilitation. Currently serving as Transit's first Proposal Manager since November 2022, Brigitte has streamlined procurement processes and enhanced collaboration among various teams to create impactful bids. Concurrently, Brigitte supports the Tech Won't Save Us podcast as an assistant. Previous roles include Digital Facilitator and Research Officer at the Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network, and various positions at Rainbow Faith and Freedom where Brigitte conducted research and hosted discussions focused on 2SLGBTQ+ issues. Additionally, Brigitte's experience encompasses outreach campaigns for the New Democratic Party of Canada, podcast production and research for several organizations, and project management at Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. Brigitte holds degrees in English and History from Stanford University and participated in a visiting year at McGill University.