Category: Staff

Gabriella Boyko is a communications and marketing professional with expertise in digital strategy, content creation, social media management, and stakeholder engagement. She brings experience across the public, private, and non-profit sectors, helping organizations strengthen their brands, connect with audiences, and deliver meaningful results. Prior to joining BILD Edmonton Metro, Gabriella worked with leading communications agencies…

Stephen Raitz is a Juris Doctor and Registered Professional Planner who brings a unique blend of legal, planning, and advocacy expertise across both the public and private sectors. Most recently, Stephen practiced as a lawyer with Brownlee LLP, working across their municipal law department. His work has supported complex planning matters through legal analysis, strategic…

Aster is a Professional Engineer and PMP-certified project manager with more than 13 years of experience delivering infrastructure projects, technical analysis, and strategic initiatives. She has worked across a range of complex projects, bringing expertise in project delivery, cost analysis, stakeholder coordination, and navigating complex regulatory environments. Her experience combines technical depth with a practical…

Amber Madarash is an administrative professional with more than two decades of experience supporting organizations in the real estate and marketing sectors. Amber is an administrative professional with a background in marketing and a love for organization and attention to detail. She enjoys working behind the scenes to keep everything on track and thrives on checking…

Joshua Culling is a registered professional planner with deep experience in municipal strategy, land use planning, and regional collaboration across the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. Joshua has worked across many facets of city building, from long-range planning and economic development to the development of major municipal policies and strategic operating plans. His recent work has focused…

Tara Thompson is a pro when it comes to hospitality and events, with a strong focus in HR, safety, and planning. She has a Bachelors of Business Management with emphasis in Leadership, Human Resources, and Conflict Management. As the Membership & Events Manager, she is committed to ensuring the execution of exceptional events for BILD…

Garren Sharpe is a real estate research professional with three years of experience in analyzing transaction data and market shifts in both the commercial and residential sectors. Originally from Jamaica, Garren has a wide range of interests, but especially loves urban planning and design, and discussing demographics. Garren previously worked as a Senior Market Analyst,…

Lana Read excels at driving financial efficiency and enhancing organizational performance.  As an accounting graduate with a diverse career background, she possesses a comprehensive understanding of financial practices and strategies across various industries. Lana is committed to contributing to an industry that plays a crucial role in people’s lives. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she…

Crystal Cadieux is an administrative expert, leveraging over 20 years of keeping organizations running smoothly and efficiently. As BILD Edmonton Metro’s Office Administrator, she thrives on helping members and making their experience as positive as possible. Crystal’s expertise includes graphic design, photography, and social media marketing. Crystal’s career highlights include leading the Social Media Squad…

Katie Schneider is a hospitality expert, with more than a decade of experience hosting many different types of events, big and small. Her event portfolio consists of corporate breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners, galas, sport tournaments such as golf, curling, and bowling, weddings, networking mixers, concerts, tradeshows, etc. She has worked in every corner of the…

Jason Syvixay is a registered professional planner and PhD candidate who has worked in non-profit and private/public sectors. At the City of Edmonton, Jason led precedent-setting initiatives like the Infill Roadmap, Missing Middle Infill Design Competition, and Zoning Bylaw GBA+ and Equity Toolkit. Prior to Edmonton, Jason managed the Downtown Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone, where…

Kalen Anderson is an experienced executive leader and effective manager with a personal and professional commitment to building sustainable partnerships, communities, cities and city-regions.  Prior to joining BILD Edmonton Metro as Chief Executive Officer, she served as CEO of the Urban Development Institute – Edmonton Metro since 2021 and was previously the Vice President of…