ABOUT US
Our team is made up of subject matter experts from across Canada with experience in business, all levels of government, academia, disaster recovery, and work in and with rural and Indigenous communities.
OUR TEAM
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Kenneth Letander, BSW, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
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Alysha Jones, M.Sc.
Director of Evaluation, Research and Quality Assurance
Andrew Dey CPA, CA CBV
Senior Chief Financial & Governance Strategist
Denise Belanger
Partner, Impact Strategy & Evaluation
Gloria Iatridis
Senior Advisor
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Joshua Fleming, MPA, MPhil
Economic Development & Public Policy Strategist
Kaitlyn Watson, Ph.D.
Senior Advisor, Disaster Planning & Business Continuity
Olga Michailides, BA
Communications Strategist
Guy Gordon, BA, MPA, MBA
Corporate Services Transformation Advisor
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Paul-Émile Auger, AMU
Senior Emergency Management Advisor – Fully Bilingual (French and English)
OUR EXPERIENCE
Our cross-sector experience enables us to deliver tailored strategies that align with the priorities of integrated project teams and executive decision makers.
Government
Engineering (New Nuclear and Waste Management)
Academia
Accounting
Disaster Recovery
FEATURED CLIENTS
Aecon
Bird Construction Inc.
2 Nations Bird Construction Ltd.
AtkinsRéalis
Colliers Project Leaders
Built Contracting Ltd.
Universal Rail Systems
Telecon
VersaPile Inc.
Gibson Energy
Sultran Ltd.
Lakeside Process Controls Ltd.
Aqua Pure Technologies
Candu Energy Inc.
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Government of Alberta
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism
Alberta Medical Association
Explore Edmonton Corporation
Edmonton International Airport
Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Tribal Chiefs Ventures Inc.
True North Aid
Buy Social Canada
TELUS
BFL CANADA
Edmonton Marathon
Canadian Mental Health Association – National
Women Building Futures
TESTIMONIALS
BFL CANADA
I recently had the pleasure of cohosting a bonding webinar with Strat First Inc., and the experience was exceptional. Their team demonstrated outstanding organizational skills, ensuring every detail was meticulously planned and executed. Their expertise in project management was evident throughout the entire process, making collaboration seamless and efficient.
Strat First Inc's expertise in branding and marketing really shone through. Their creative strategies and keen understanding of market dynamics helped us reach a wider audience and create a lasting impression.
Working with Strat First Inc. was a true pleasure, and I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking top-notch project management and marketing expertise.
Laura Stroyan, Advisor – Corporate Communications and Marketing
BFL CANADA
GE Hitachi Canada
We were very grateful when Ken agreed to participate in a fireside chat that our organization hosted for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Ken’s insights were so impactful. His sharing of personal experiences and of interviewing Residential School survivors were profound and helped build our team’s empathy.
Ken’s perspectives on empowering our staff as champions in fostering inclusion and advancing opportunities for Indigenous Peoples within our organization was insightful and also served as a stark reminder of the work ahead. We’re grateful for his guidance and look forward to reflecting his lessons into the way we do business.
Ferris Zahlan, MASc., PMP, Manager, Indigenous and Community Engagement
GE Hitachi Canada
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
We are proud to support organizations that contribute to learning, leadership, and community growth, including:
Canadian Nuclear Society
Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Alberta – Faculty of Engineering
YELL Canada
Australian Institute of Business