Ali is recognized as an innovative professional whose career spans over 20 years. Ali combines her academic qualifications with practical experience as a consultant and facilitator. Her expertise is in Leadership Development, Creative Process, Team Building and Stress/Anger Management. Ali has worked for the government, private and not-for- profit sector and clients include British Steel Corporation, British Nuclear Fuels Ltd., and Amoco UK Exploration Company. Ali provides one on one coaching and specializes in group facilitation aimed at improving performance results within organizations. She has designed and implemented creative processes to enhance leadership development in corporate training.

Ali is a graduate of York University where she received her B.F.A. and also of University of Calgary where she received her B.A. in Psychology. She also has a Certificate in Training and Development from the Institute of Personnel and Development (England).