Mariah Dolores Tanedo

Cocobakes YYC

Cocobakes is not only dedicated to providing nutritious and delicious hot lunches to schools but also brings its mission to the streets with their food truck. Our food truck is a mobile bakery that serves a delightful array of treats, including ice cream bubble waffles, croffles, and more.

As a social venture, Cocobakes is committed to promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity. Their food truck acts as a hub of cultural exchange, where people from all walks of life can come together and enjoy the delectable offerings. By participating in various events, festivals, and markets in Calgary, They actively engage with the community and contribute to the vibrant cultural scene of the city. Cocobakes' goal is not just to serve mouthwatering treats but also to create a warm and welcoming space where everyone feels valued and accepted.

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Other speakers & attendees

Adaeze Hubbard

Calgary John Howard Society

Adaeze Hubbard is the Director of Employment and Social Enterprise at the Calgary John Howard Society, where she leads workforce development and social enterprise initiatives that create employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers and support long term community impact.

Suzanne Braun

Relish Ideas

Suzanne Braun is the Founder and Managing Partner of Relish Ideas, a Certified B Corporation and award-winning branding, marketing, and digital agency. She is a leader in branding, innovation, and digital strategy, helping organizations grow through creative, purpose-driven solutions while supporting entrepreneurship and community impact.

Brenda Kinnie

Spinal Cord Injury Alberta

Brenda Kinnie is the CEO of Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, where she helps organizations navigate complexity, strengthen impact, and achieve long-term sustainability through strategic, authentic leadership.

Stephanie Jackman

Local Investing YYC

Director of the Board, Co-chair of the Fund Development Committee

Heather Jansen

Calgary Dream Centre

Heather Jansen is the Social Enterprise Manager at Calgary Dream Centre, where she leads mission-driven ventures that create employment opportunities and drive social impact. She is passionate about using business as a tool for social change and helping shape the growing social enterprise sector in Calgary and beyond.

Jeff Loomis

Momentum

Jeff works as the Executive Director of Momentum - a change-making organization that combines social and economic strategies to reduce poverty in Calgary. Momentum partners with people living on lower-incomes to get good jobs, create their own job through self-employment and save money to build their assets.

Rebecca Dunn

Hope Cleaning

Rebecca is is the Operations Manager at Hope Cleaning, overseeing day-to-day communication to both staff and clients in Edmonton and Calgary.

Jodi Phelan

Hiregood Services Inc. & Four Directions Financial

Jodi Phelan is a social enterprise leader with more than 20 years of experience building organizations that balance social impact with financial sustainability. As CEO of Hiregood Services, President of Boyle Street Ventures and a leader of Four Directions Financia, she leads initiatives that create employment opportunities, expand financial inclusion, and strengthen communities across Alberta.

Chris Townsend

Hop Studios

Chris is Chief Projects Officer at Hop Studios, a Vancouver web agency and certified B Corp. He oversees projects for a wide range of organizations in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. He’s especially passionate about supporting purpose-driven clients doing good work in the world.

Ashlee Mohn

Trellis Society

Ashlee Mohn is the Director of Engagement at Trellis Society, a Calgary-based nonprofit helping young people and families build stability through housing and community supports.

James Teague

My Everything Store

James Teague, Founder of the Canadian-owned and operated My Everything Store. He is a Serial Entrepreneur, Founder, Innovator with a mission and vision in life is to solve problems and disrupt industries.

Rachel Forbes

Imagination Consulting

Rachel Victoria Forbes is a Consultant and Project Coordinator at Imagination Consulting, where she manages projects involving community engagement, policy review, documentation development, and operational improvement, with much of her work focused on supporting Indigenous organizations and communities across Canada.

Kirby Redwood

Miskanawah Community Services Association

Kirby Redwood is Saulteaux-Cree from Cowessess First Nation and has called Moh’Kinsstis (Calgary) home for over 50 years. He has been involved in the social services sector as both a professional and volunteer, serving in children’s services, justice, adult education, and social services.

Ben Clarke

Ben Clarke HR

Ben works with founders, executives and leadership teams through leadership development, executive coaching, culture and engagement, high performance teams and organizational effectiveness. Much of his work is with growing, operational and technical organizations.

Catherine Bell

The Awakened Company

Catherine Bell is the Founder and CEO of The Awakened Company. She is an entrepreneur, leadership expert, executive coach, and bestselling author, Catherine has spent more than two decades helping leaders and organizations flourish through greater self-awareness, courageous leadership, and healthy culture.

Laura Keating-Elske

People & Planet Consulting

Laura Keating-Elske helps guide thoughtful decisions in service of people and the planet. She is a cofounder and Decision Science Lead at People & Planet Consulting, supporting purpose-driven organizations in turning complexity into clear, actionable pathways.

Jesse Ward

Hope Cleaning Inc

Jesse Lipscombe is the CEO of Hope Cleaning, a social enterprise that has employed more than 200 marginalized individuals while expanding operations to Calgary and Edmonton. Passionate about innovation in business and agriculture, he is dedicated to removing employment barriers and creating opportunities for others.

Leela Jacobs

NVRLND. Arts Foundation

Leela Jacobs is Vice-Chair and Director of Programming at NVRLND. Arts Foundation, where she helps artists turn their practice into a sustainable career.

Kunbi Olalere Jesse

Open Kitchen YYC

Kunbi Olalere is a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and founder of AHiNKE, a Nigerian-Canadian fusion restaurant in Calgary. She is particularly passionate about entrepreneurship, technology, community building, and creating opportunities for immigrant and under-resourced food founders to build stronger, more sustainable businesses.

Alison Van Dyke

Alberta Living Wage Network

Alison Van Dyke is the the Coordinator with the Alberta Living Wage Network. She is a community leader and advocate with over 15 years of experience advancing equity, affordability, and economic dignity across Alberta.

Ian Russell

Structured Abstraction

Ian Russell is a creative director, arts manager and community facilitator based in Calgary. A co-founder of digital firm Structured Abstraction, Ian has worked in design and development for almost 20 years. Ian is also owner of Flemish Eye, a Juno Award-winning record label with a long history of creative and inventive music. An active community member, he engaged in community building organizations in Calgary, and is an outspoken advocate for arts, culture, and bicycling.

Jill Drader

Knowings

Jill Drader is a speaker, author, and instructor. She is the author of Knowings: Seven Intuitive Principles to a Life of Certainty and the founder of Steel Toe Stiletto. A natural connector and teacher, Jill is also a lifelong student, continually exploring new ideas and perspectives.

Susan Taylor

Vecova

Susan Taylor is the Director of Business Development at Vecova, where she oversees two social enterprises: the Bottle Pick-up Service and the Airport Cart Retrieval Service. She is passionate about social enterprise, community impact, accessibility, and building sustainable business solutions that strengthen inclusion and support positive outcomes for individuals and communities

Christopher Lawley

The Impact Concierge

Christopher Lawley is an organizational resilience and systems design leader who helps purpose-driven organizations scale without losing their mission or values. As an Impact Concierge, he partners with visionary leaders to build resilient, people-centered systems that strengthen operations, support growth, and ensure lasting social impact.

Sofia Legge

Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking

Sofia is a venture programs professional with a background in biological sciences and entrepreneurial thinking, bringing a cross-disciplinary perspective to innovation and program development.

Amelia Larson

Trellis Society

Amelia Larson, MSW, RCSW, is a Clinical Director at Trellis and a Registered Clinical Social Worker with more than 18 years of experience supporting individuals, families and the professionals who walk alongside them.

Somer Bartel

Parish Coffee

Hey there! My name is Somer! Here are a few basics about me: I’m a born-and-raised Calgarian and an Ambrose University grad with a major in Behavioural Science and a minor in Community Development – specifically the Domestic Poverty track, which really sparked my interest! I’m super passionate about conscious consumerism and business practices.

Julian Gelfand

Always Beyond Corp.

Julian Gelfand is the Co-Founder and Operations Lead at Always Beyond, a Calgary-based employee-owned managed services firm, where he helps businesses simplify IT, cybersecurity, and cloud technology. Passionate about building strong relationships and client-centered solutions, he believes technology should empower people and give businesses a competitive edge.

Zach Manntai

For the City

Zach Manntai acts as Managing Director at For the City, developing strategies and overseeing the team. Founded in 2017, For The City has established itself as a boutique consulting firm, focusing on the intersection of faith and community.

Brian Hill

TuffHill eBikes

Co-Founder of TuffHill eBikes, locally designed eBikes suited for the Canadian riding environment. TuffHill eBikes takes an inclusive, educational approach as they connect with customers, and advocate with the city for better bike infrastructure.

Megan Stanley

Dogma Training

Megan Stanley, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, FFCP (Trainer), is a dog trainer, entrepreneur, and the founder of Dogma Training, which includes two canine behaviour and education centers in Calgary, as well as Dogma Academy, a school for aspiring dog trainers.

Susan Herman

Radiance Family Society

Susan Herman is the Executive Director of Radiance Family Society, a leader with over 20 years of experience in the Calgary area. She is passionate about seeing Calgary be an inclusive city that values quality of life for all.

Sarah Jacknife

Jacknife Consulting Ltd

Sarah Jacknife is a Metis Cree policy nerd, educator, and advocate for Indigenous inclusion. A proud member of the Elizabeth Métis Settlement, Sarah is the Founder and Managing Director of Jacknife Consulting Ltd., an Indigenous woman-owned firm specializing in Indigenous policy, research and education.

Arshdeep Sandhu

Resilient Hearts

Arshdeep Sandhu, the Founder and CEO of Resilient Hearts, is a dynamic leader and a young entrepreneur dedicated to championing meaningful inclusion and empowering vulnerable communities.

Colby Delorme

Imagination Group of Companies

As President of the Imagination Group of Companies, Colby Delorme has led ventures across construction, brand development, marketing, certification, franchise development, ceremonial tobacco manufacturing, and business consulting.

Guy Levesque

Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking

Guy Levesque is the Executive Director of the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking, where he helps foster entrepreneurial mindsets and supports the next generation of innovators and changemakers. With more than 30 years of experience across research, innovation, education, and industry partnerships, he is passionate about advancing innovation and unlocking human potential.

Michelle Lee

StartWork / Institute for Community Prosperity

Michelle Lee is the Coordinator of StartWork at the Institute for Community Prosperity at Mount Royal University, where she supports refugees in overcoming barriers to employment. She is a Registered Social Worker with a background in social enterprise and innovation, passionate about creating inclusive opportunities, strengthening communities, and advancing solutions to complex social challenges

Meredith Perich

Meredith Perich Facilitation

Meredith is a facilitator, trainer, and program designer who brings together a lifelong commitment to community, a deep curiosity about how people learn, and extensive experience in social enterprise and innovation.

Lena Le Huray

Imagination Consulting

Lena Le Huray, MSc, is a Consultant with Imagination Consulting, specializing in research, evaluation, organizational development, and workforce strategy. With a background in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Lena brings an evidence-based and people-centred approach to helping organizations understand their needs, assess performance, and develop practical strategies for improvement.

Justin Goodhew

Trellis Social Enterprise Inc

Justin Goodhew is the co-founder and CEO of Trellis. After spending a year listening to nonprofit leaders, he saw a sector often forced to prioritize donors over mission. That insight shaped Trellis, a gala and auction platform for nonprofits using Raiser's Edge NXT, designed to help more funding reach the causes it supports.

Kaylee Bossert

Sunalta Community Association & Sunalta Coffee Co

Kaylee is the Executive Director of Sunalta Community Association, dedicated to building community-led programs that create opportunities for connection, leadership, and positive change.

Colby Delorme

Imagination Group

Colby Delorme is President of the Imagination Group of Companies and a Métis entrepreneur with experience spanning construction, brand development, marketing, certification, franchise development, tobacco manufacturing, and business consulting.

Hayley Bell

Spinal Cord Injury Alberta

Hayley Bell is the Communications and Fundraising Lead at Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, where she develops fundraising, partnership, and engagement strategies that support individuals and families living with spinal cord injuries. She is passionate about building inclusive communities and strengthening the long-term sustainability of the nonprofit sector.

Alina Turner

HelpSeeker

Alina Turner is the CEO & Co-Founder of HelpSeeker Technologies, where she leverages technology, data, and community engagement to address complex social challenges and create lasting social impact. With a PhD in Anthropology and extensive experience in social innovation and systems change, she is a recognized leader in using AI and technology to strengthen communities.

Adedoyin Omatara

Adoniaa Collective

Adedoyin Omotara is a women’s empowerment advocate, speaker, author, wealth coach and multidimensional entrepreneur committed to helping women live fuller, more expressive lives.

Kevin Kent

CEO, Knifewear Group

CEO and Founder of Knifewear Group, whose mission is not only to sell exclusive high performance Japanese blades but also make retail a real career for staff by paying them a living wage

Carla Link

YWCA Calgary

Carla Link is the Director of Communications & Community Relations at YWCA Calgary, where she leads communications, advocacy, government relations, and community engagement initiatives that strengthen public trust and advance organizational impact.

Lorelei Parker

Hollyhock

Lorelei Parker, known by her ancestral name Blue Thunder Spirit Woman, is a Métis Cultural Mediator, Rotary Peace Fellow, and Positive Peace Activator. She leads community-based projects focused on peacebuilding, Indigenous matters, and elevating women’s leadership.

Karen Gosbee

Under3

Karen Gosbee is a community leader, systems-change advocate, bestselling author of A Perfect Nightmare, and founder of Under3. Through her work on municipal and provincial initiatives, Karen champions prevention, early intervention, and survivor-informed solutions that strengthen systems and improve outcomes.

Sage McIntosh

Calgary Co-op

Sage Pullen McIntosh is the Director of Communications with Calgary Co-op.

Leo Popiel

Hiregood and Four Directions Financial

Leo Popiel is an Edmonton-based marketer and venture operator who leads brand and growth initiatives for Hiregood and Four Directions Financial. His work focuses on expanding the reach and impact of social enterprises that create positive community outcomes.

Molly Seaton-Fast

Arcana Creative / Saskatoon Social Purpose Network

Molly Seaton-Fast is the founder, CEO and Creative Strategist of Arcana Creative, a woman-led social venture and design studio based in Saskatoon. She is also the founder of the Saskatoon Social Purpose Network (SSPN).

Sheila Phelan

Hiregood and Four Directions Financial

Sheila Phelan is Operations Manager at Hiregood Services, where she has helped lead the growth of major contracts and services that create meaningful employment opportunities for people facing barriers. She also works with Four Directions Financial, supporting accessible banking services for underserved community members.

Laura McEachern

Momentum

Laura is the Executive Assistant for Momentum. She is a poet, painter, advocate, and adventurer.

Meaghan Bell

Calgary Housing

Meaghan Bell is the Leader, Programs & System Planning at Calgary Housing Company, bringing over 15 years of experience advancing research, policy, and program innovation to improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness and housing instability. She leads strategic initiatives focused on housing stability, service transformation, and system improvement.

Deeter Schurig

cSPACE Projects

Deeter Schurig, the President & CEO of cSPACE Projects, is a multidisciplinary designer with a passion for community and city-building.

Jenna Walsh

Elevated Escapes

Owner of Elevated Escapes, Social Business Coordinator with Be Local YYC, and Co-founder of GOT Foundation

Ben Tuyishimire

Hope Cleaning

Ben is the Quality Control Manager at Hope Cleaning. He started as a cleaning technician in 2021 and has worked his way up in the company. Ben loves working for Hope Cleaning and treats every member of the team like family.

Natalie Wynn-Dempsey

Little Wonders Early Literacy Music Play Program

As the creator of Little Wonders Early Literacy, Music, and Play Program Offering, I have spent over 18 years evolving the work—from Mother Goose to Mother Goes to Africa and everything in between— weaving Indigenous teachings and cultural stories into early learning and community wellness. Today, as Indigenous Engagement Coordinator at Momentum, I draw on 30+ years of experience, guided by Elders, ceremony, and community, to help advance Truth and Reconciliation.

Vivian Ceilin

Calgary Counselling Centre

Vivian Ceilin is the Chief Operations Officer at Calgary Counselling Centre, bringing extensive leadership experience across the public, private, and non-profit health sectors. With a background in dietetics, an MBA, and expertise spanning clinical practice, operations, and business development, she is passionate about strengthening services that improve lives and deliver measurable community impact.

Kailey Armstrong

YWCA Calgary

Kailey Armstrong is the Director of Economic Prosperity at YWCA Calgary, where she leads initiatives that help women build financial confidence, grow businesses, and pursue meaningful careers.

Kurt White

Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking

Kurt White is the Manager, Programs, at the Hunter Hub. He leads their portfolio of entrepreneurial programming initiatives, empowering founders and changemakers to develop the skillsets needed at every stage of their journey.

Logan McManus

Arcana Creative / Saskatoon Social Purpose Network

Logan McManus is Studio and Experience Manager at Arcana Creative, where she brings together team leadership, client relationships, operations and UX strategy, with a focus on helping organizations create thoughtful, human-centred experiences for the people they serve.

Joe-Ann Schlosser

The Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association (HSCA)

Joe-Ann Schlosser is the Executive Director of the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association (HSCA), bringing more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and a passion for community engagement, collaboration, and social innovation.

Talia Bell

YWCA Calgary

Talia Bell is the Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Calgary, where she leads strategic initiatives that advance safety, equity, and opportunity for women and families through innovation, partnerships, and community impact.

Makaylah Rogers

Frankie D's

Makaylah “Mak” Rogers (they/he), is the co-founder and Executive Director of Frankie D’s. After moving from Australia to Canada, they experienced isolation while navigating trauma and mental illness. Their dog, Frankie D, helped them reconnect with people, inspiring their social enterprise and its mission to create connection, spark conversations around mental health, and build community through donuts.

Alex Laidlaw

Calgary Foundation

Alex Laidlaw is the Director, Impact Investments at Calgary Foundation, where he manages the impact loan program and supports charities and nonprofits in using innovative financing to accelerate community impact. He is passionate about advancing social good through impact investing and community-focused partnerships.

Kristi Lalach

Calgary Co-op

Kristi Lalach is the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary with Calgary Co-op.

Philip Lozano

Momentum/SVI: Alberta

Over a decade of experience working in social enterprise, with a focus on community and grassroot initiatives

Natalie Noble

Calgary John Howard Society

Natalie Noble is an executive director at the Calgary John Howard Society, where she leads programs aimed at tackling the root causes of crime through housing, education, employment, and restorative justice.

Barb Rallison

StartWork / Institute for Community Prosperity

Barb serves as the Associate Director at the Institute for Community Prosperity. Her work, both locally and nationally, focuses on applying economic approaches to advance community benefit and address complex social challenges.

Hyder Hassan

Fire-X3

Hyder Hassan is a social entrepreneur and business leader focused on building sustainable ventures that strengthen communities. Through Soul Strategic Ventures and Fire-X3, he creates opportunities for newcomers and refugees while advancing innovative, impact-driven business solutions.

Laurel Dault

Hollyhock Leadership Institute

Laurel is the Director of Development & Impact at Hollyhock, a lifelong leadership learning centre. We are committed to supporting leaders to develop the inner and outer skills needed for social change.

Lisa Gareau

Candy Event Consulting

Lisa Gareau is the founder of Candy Event Consulting, where she helps in-house and do-it-yourself event planners create successful, meaningful events through coaching, strategy, and planning resources. With a lifelong passion for event planning and over a decade of experience as a Connection Strategy Coach, she is dedicated to empowering others to achieve better event outcomes.

Alyssa Lindsay

Calgary Foundation

Alyssa Lindsay is a Capacity Building Associate at Calgary Foundation, where she supports community building and nonprofit capacity through research, facilitation, and collaborative learning. With more than 15 years of experience in social innovation, design thinking, and systems change, she is passionate about strengthening communities and driving meaningful social impact.

Dennis Scanland

SunnyCider

Dennis Scanland is the founder of SunnyCider. He is an Alberta-based entrepreneur and small business strategist known for turning practical ideas into resilient, revenue-generating ventures.

Cristina Lanz

Calgary Foundation

Cristina Lanz is the Senior Investment Administrator at the Calgary Foundation, where she supports the Foundation’s Primary Endowment and Impact Investment Program.

Bill Zheng

RadiCare Ventures

Bill Zheng is the President and CEO of RadiCare Ventures, a Calgary-based social enterprise that creates employment opportunities for people facing barriers while strengthening community resilience, public safety, and inclusive workforce participation.