Author: Heather Howell

Chrystal Robert,  Principal at The Sponsorship Experience Chrystal Robert-Macey, B.Ed. is the owner and Principal of The Sponsorship Experience – a unique and innovative consulting venture offering a diverse array of specialty services in the Sponsorship field.  Prior to opening up her own consulting firm, she spent the majority of her career working for Manitoba Lotteries Corporation; most notably as the Director of Community Support & Partnerships with hands-on responsibility for all of their community investment programming.  Under Chrystal’s tenure in Senior Management she was one of the primary architects of all major programs falling under this area.  These...

Kiirsten May and Alex Varricchio, UpHouse Kiirsten May and Alex Varricchio are the co-owners of UpHouse, a marketing agency working to elevate in-house marketing teams and the brands they promote. Kiirsten and Alex previously worked for some of Winnipeg’s largest creative agencies, including Think Shift and McKim Communications Group, developing award-winning campaigns, creative concepts, brand strategies, and inbound and outbound marketing campaigns. Through UpHouse, Kiirsten and Alex work collaboratively with clients to invigorate their brands, create achievable marketing plans and cultivate the skills of their creative people. They bring the outside perspective that is needed for ideation and innovation....

Chris Downey, Leadership & Organizational Development Innovator/ Strategist/ Keynote Speaker Chris holds an unparalleled passion for helping people succeed. For over 15 years, Chris has been leading individuals, teams and leaders in both the private and public sectors and, understands very well that success begets more success. His own success is measured by the growth, development and success of those he leads and collaborates with. Chris believes fundamentally that; leaders have a direct impact on the health and wellness of the people they lead and support. Fostering healthy work environments create the ideal conditions for success well beyond the individual...