Hillary Grills is an experienced project manager and operations specialist with a diverse background in effective altruism, sales administration, and event management. Currently serving as Project Manager for People Operations at The Centre for Effective Altruism since April 2021, Hillary has successfully led volunteer operations for major events such as Washington EA Global and San Francisco EA Global. Prior experience includes a role as Sales Administrator at Sysco Canada Inc., supporting strategic sales growth, and managing extensive project lifecycles at DDM Entertainment & Events, Inc., including large-scale Chinese lantern festivals. Additional experience spans various roles at BaAM Productions, contributing to significant sports events like MLB and NHL projects, as well as extensive travel across 18 countries that enhanced cultural awareness and problem-solving skills. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance Production from Ryerson University and various certifications in animal advocacy and tax fundamentals.