About Kerstie
Kerstie began working at TD as a Communications Manager for TD Economics in January 2023. Prior to TD, Kerstie gained extensive experience working in politics in both Ontario and Alberta and passed all three levels of the CFA. As an autistic individual, Kerstie is interested in exploring how this diagnosis can affect career progression.
In her BMO GATE MBA Fellowship project, Kerstie explores the workplace experiences of autistic women and the systemic barriers they face. Drawing on research and lived experience, she highlights how gendered barriers contribute to missed potential and prevent autistic women from fully participating and thriving at work. Her report offers clear, practical recommendations for leaders to create more inclusive environments through thoughtful hiring, flexible accommodations, and a culture that values different ways of thinking and working.