Founder & Managing Director

Email: alicia@edifiedprojects.com

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Pronunciation: ah-LEE-sha h-IH-bert

Pronouns: she/her

I’m Métis through my mom – both maternal grandparents were Métis: the Naults from Richer, MB and Champagnes from Giroux, MB, go back at least 8 generations in the Red River Settlement area. I was born in Manitoba (Treaty 1) and raised in Alberta (Treaty 6). I am now based on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwikwetlem) in Port Coquitlam, BC.

As the founder and 100% owner of Edified Projects Inc., I’m proud to be a Canadian Council for Indigenous Business certified Indigenous business and a member of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce in metro Vancouver. You can also view my profile with the Indigenous Editors Association and Association of Canadian Publishers, and find me on the Métis Nation British Columbia business directory and Government of Canada Indigenous Business Directory.

I have a Masters in Anthropology, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (verify here), I’m a member of the Indigenous Editors Association, and I have Certificates in Agile Leadership (UBC) and Human Resource Management (UofC). I’m very passionate about using agile and traditional project management methods for community and workplace impact.

Broadly, my work is centred on health and well-being, with a particular interest in Indigenous community wellness, the social determinants of health, and workplace well-being. As a freelance editor, my primary focus is on working with Indigenous authors.

I get a lot of joy from working collaboratively and I love making plans, seeing patterns, and figuring out how to achieve maximum impact.

Key areas: EDIB, workplace well-being, strategic planning, evaluation, facilitation, editing, writing, and project management.

Citation Editor and Fact-Checker, Evaluator, & Facilitator

Email: becca@edifiedprojects.com

Pronouns: she/her

I am a settler born and raised on Treaty 6, just outside of Amiskwaciy Waskahikan (Beaver Hills House – Edmonton, A.B.). Currently I live on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt nations (Victoria, B.C.). Reciprocity, relationality, and gratitude drive the focus of my work in Indigenous engagement and allyship.

I have an MA in Community Engagement with a specific focus on Indigenous/non-Indigenous ethical relationships and collaboration as well as 5 years experience working with Indigenous communities throughout Treaty 6 and Treaty 8. I am passionate about working with diverse groups of people who bring their own worldviews, experiences, stories, and knowledge into a collaborative learning space. I believe every individual has gifts they bring that help build a stronger collective.

DEIB Consultant & Facilitator

Email: lena@edifiedprojects.com

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Pronunciation: LEE-na Boo-Sal-Ay

Pronouns: She/Her

Born and raised on Treaty 6 territory and currently living and working in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton), my passion is people and creating spaces that encourage critical thinking and growth. I have a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology combined with over 10 years of leadership in the financial services industry. I believe that strategic focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace will drive the change we want to see in our communities. Leveraging my energetic presence and a touch of humor, my goal is to engage in dialogue and action toward meaningful change.

Living on the hyphen – as I describe it – of being a Lebanese-Syrian-Canadian, I continue my DEIB work past the 5 o’clock hour, acknowledging my unique experience as a daughter of immigrant settlers and the privilege that offers me, offering education and finding ways to tackle barriers for others within my community. Known to choose a book over a party, my current “to be read” stack won’t stop me from buying another to add to the pile.

Workplace Strategist, Evaluator, Research Analyst, & Facilitator

Email: twiladawn@edifiedprojects.com

Pronunciation: t-WHY-lah-dawn stone-fish

Pronouns: she/her

I am a proud mother of four strong Lenape youth, privileged to live and work on the traditional land of the Three Fires Confederacy: the Odawa, Potawatami and Ojibwe. The Three Fires Confederacy shares this land with its neighbours, the Lunaapeew of the Eelunaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware) Nation and the unceded territory of the Bkejwanong (Walpole Island) First Nation.

I hold a PhD in Applied Social Psychology, a Credentialed Evaluator designation, and certifications in Gender-Based Analysis Plus and the Tri-Council Policy on Research Ethics. I have extensive experience with qualitative and quantitative research (methodologies and synthesis) both academically and professionally. And more than 16 years of literature review, environmental scan, and research synthesis expertise across multiple disciplinary domains. 

Additionally, I have 22 years of experience working with Indigenous knowledge holders and in communities. I organized a national conference on Indigenous youth employment, and my previous work experiences have also enabled me to work with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit community members and government bodies on several projects promoting inclusive HR practices, skills inclusion, cultural sensitivity programming, and training trainers for internal organizational capacity development. I was responsible for national Indigenous engagement and session facilitation for qualitative research on an award-winning Community Engagement Indicators Playbook. I create comfort and synergy in groups and am skilled at leading workshops, focus groups, engagement sessions, and roundtables.

Facilitator, Research Associate, Sensitivity Reader, & Editorial Assistant

Email: destiny@edifiedprojects.com

Pronouns: she/her

Destiny is a proud Métis woman born and raised in her home community, Fishing Lake Métis Settlement. She is now residing on Treaty 6 territory in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, Alberta). She has completed the requirements for her combined Bachelor of Native Studies and Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education at the University of Alberta.

For over eight years, she has worked in and alongside Indigenous communities in various roles that centre relationship building, Indigenous research, education, culture and language revitalization, and community wellness. Whether through education, mentorship, or community engagement, she is passionate about creating spaces where our stories are heard, our cultures are celebrated, and our children can thrive.

Outside of work and school, she is a proud mom to a toddler who keeps life busy and full of laughter. In her spare time, you’ll usually find her taking spontaneous family trips, exploring fun local events, outdoor spaces, or cozy family time with her son and spouse. They often can be found in their home communities, making sure to give their son a sense of cultural connection.

Facilitator, Content Developer

Toni is a mother and a woman of mixed ancestry, with Mi’kmaw roots from Esgenoopetitj First Nation and Black ancestry connected to freedom fighters who settled in North Buxton, Ontario, where I was raised. She is a Registered Social Worker and holds a Master’s degree in Sociology and a Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor. She brings over 15 years of experience advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and reconciliation across education, child welfare, and community well-being, including 13 years of practice directly connected to children’s services. Her most recent work has focused on supporting a Southwestern Ontario First Nation community as a child welfare and well-being consultant.

Her work centres on embedding social justice and decolonial principles into governance, policy, and practice, while building and sustaining trust-based partnerships with Indigenous and racialized communities. She has been instrumental in the development of frameworks, training, and protocols that address systemic inequities, integrate culturally grounded and identity-affirming practices, and promote improved outcomes for children, youth, and families. She has also contributed to provincial equity committees, youth mentorship initiatives, and community-led efforts to preserve culture and advance justice. Guided by anti-racist and decolonial approaches, she is recognized as a collaborative leader, strategic thinker, and lifelong learner.