Helping build a caring community
where everyone thrives

With a career ranging from retail to manufacturing, to distribution to marketing and sales, to career transition, to executive search in oil and gas, to human resources, and now international development and global fundraising. Brian Foster is excited to be a United Way Ambassador to help make a difference with and for the Calgary and Area community.
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An International award winning actress and entrepreneur focused around inspiring and enhancing imagination and creativity in children. She is the owner of YYC PRINCESS, and has worked in the film and TV industry for over 21 years. Caitlynne believes in the power of kindness and believes that every human being has the power to change the world. She looks forward to working closely with the United Way.

An experienced communications professional with a Master of Arts degree in Leadership Studies, Cassandra brings extensive experience in media relations, crisis management, strategy development, internal and corporate communications, organizational change and stakeholder relations. As Vice President, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement with Tourism Calgary, and Champion for Calgary’s Destination strategy; she is looking forward to helping to make ensure Calgary is a great place for everyone to live, work and thrive.

As Managing Partner and CEO of Osuji & Smith, Charles was named one of the leading young lawyers in Canada. He has been chosen as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada, the Entrepreneur of the Year by Diversity Magazine, the 2020 Immigrant of Distinction (Achievement Under 35) Award by Immigrant Services Calgary.
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Connor started Local Laundry back in 2015 after losing a fight with his washing machine. From then he’s been on a mission to make everyone’s laundry local. Now years later, Local Laundry is all about Canadian-made garments for social good. Having collaborated with organizations like the Calgary Flames, the CBC, Shaw Communications and many others. Local Laundry is on a mission to donate over $1 Million to local charities across Canada by 2030.
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Hafiz is a social entrepreneur dedicated to bringing people together, using play as a medium. Founding PlayCity, a company on a mission to make the world a better place, using technology to bring people together – offline. Hafiz believes in the motto “Impact over everything” and is looking forward to helping remove barriers in our community as an Ambassador and advocate.
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As the first Youth Ambassador for United Way, Marigold is excited to make a difference in our communities. A social enterprise entrepreneur since the age of 5, Marigold founded Marigold’s Heart Garden, selling headbands, all proceeds to fund her charitable work. She regularly attends human rights rallies, community events and motivational workshops, and has been a speaker at various events throughout Calgary..
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A well-known businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He became the youngest and first visible minority to hold a Vice President title at one of the world’s largest financial institutions and has been recognized as one of top business minds in the industry. Confident humility is his motto. When asked about important questions Michael has been known to say that his religion is Kindness, his political view is empathy, and his cure to anything is humour.

Natasha B. Russell, BCMM, PCC (NBR) is the Founder and CEO of NBR Strategic Solutions. She was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta Canada, loves to spend time with her family, travel and volunteer with non-for profit organizations that support youth development. Natasha is passionate about mentoring our youth, volunteering and creating partnerships with like-minded organizations who provide personal and professional development growth opportunities and support for youth in need.

A mother, a fitness trainer and fitness coach. Petra has a Social Work diploma and has always felt the need to help others. In her latest venture, she is a lead creator for a social media company that is centred around positivity, self-care, and mindfulness. The Mace family has always had a deep desire to help others and try to make it a part of their lives as much as possible.
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Rachel Wade pushes the boundaries of inclusion and diversity in corporate Calgary through her company, Including You Consulting. She is also the Manager of Global Diversity & Inclusion at Parkland Fuel. Rachel is excited to be part of the Ambassador program as she believes in the innovative and pro-active approach that United Way takes by working with organizations and agencies.
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A Reservoir Engineer-In-Training and the Business Development Manager at FRACMOD, an oil & gas consulting firm that specializes in sub-surface modelling & analytics. Raman is also the founder of Apar Initiative, a non-profit organization that works with youth in Alberta to develop STEM & Leadership capabilities, she is also on the management team with Young Women in Energy. Raman was recognized as Top 30 Under 30 with Alberta Council for Global Cooperation.

Dr. Tito Daodu is an award-winning researcher, volunteer, and pediatric surgeon fellow at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Actively involved in global and public health research, Dr. Daodu is focused on improving surgical outcomes and making surgical care more accessible. She is looking forward to being part of the United Way ambassador program to use her time and energy outside of work to impact her community.
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Vicki has a passion for defining, exploring and executing creative solutions to fulfill marketing initiatives, Vicki is excited to share her passion as a United Way Ambassador. Currently, VP Marketing for an early-stage startup, Vicki has helped to scale and execute marketing strategy for emerging businesses and Fortune 1000 clients. Vicki enjoys learning and sharing her skills with others from teaching digital marketing to volunteering for various organizations.