She focuses on creating empowerment and accountability management processes that engage and guide rationalized communities in developing self-managed communities, thereby activating opportunities with measurable results. Through her unique Leadership Development coaching approach, she helps underserved communities elevate growth and develop the necessary skills for accelerated progress. As an Agile Leadership Coach, she assists value-driven communities in identifying and solving the right problems to optimize their ROI and grow rapidly under pressure.

Collaborating with potential stakeholders and sponsors to identify and pursue higher achievements within the potential capacity of different marginalized groups is her core expertise. Cultivating trust and safety for stakeholders and community builders to co-create their relationships with their members for sustainable diversity and development to deliver higher results in a timely manner is her core value.

She has helped communities build a resilient culture by focusing on a growth mindset and performance improvement during times of change. Through her Accountability Management Approach, she supports them on a path to success, enabling them to manage uncertainty and ambiguity while making informed decisions that consider all internal and external factors.

She has designed a science-based business development model focusing on accountability management and personal and professional development to measure change and success through 25 behavioral indicators and 5 enablers for communities to identify higher member engagement and predict unpredictable factors while creating a healthy lifestyle.

Marcus Ewert-Johns is a senior leader with 25 years of experience working in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. He has served in strategic advisory roles to foster innovation, build new organizations, and strengthen processes and teams. Marcus has led organizational renewal, change management, and strategic business transformation projects at Fortune 500 companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, and complex government organizations.

Since 2016, Marcus has supported government efforts to train, employ, and settle refugees, leading to the establishment of NW Skills. Here, he supports companies in improving competitiveness and assists job seekers, including multi-barriered individuals, in achieving successful employment. Marcus has also led C-suite and VP-level peer coaching and mentoring groups to help business leaders navigate daily operational and strategic challenges.

Marcus is highly active in aligning business operations with corporate values, implementing performance standards, and developing growth plans. As a former auditor for government programs, he conducted evaluations to ensure value for taxpayer money. He advises policy and decision-makers on building better partnerships, improving outcomes, and simplifying service delivery. With extensive experience in diverse industries, including manufacturing, technology, telecommunications, transportation, natural resources, and consumer goods, Marcus has worked on projects in over 35 countries across Europe, Asia, Central and South America, and Africa.

Salar Derakhshan Far, our esteemed Board Member, is a biomedical engineer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. With a keen understanding of technology and its potential to drive positive change, Salar brings invaluable expertise to our team, guiding us in our mission to empower individuals and communities. He is not just a generous and giving individual but also a creative scientist that has invented equipment for improving human health.

Ricky Fraser is a seasoned professional with a well-rounded background in information technology, blockchain, business development, sales, and data reporting. He leverages his technical expertise to drive business growth, process improvement, and innovation. His business acumen is evident in his ability to develop and execute successful business development strategies, negotiate deals, and translate data into actionable insights through strong data reporting skills.

Ricky has a proven record of growing sales for tech giants like Dell, Microsoft, and VMware. He has assisted CDW Canada and Insight secure SMB/SMC and Enterprise sales, consistently helping these valued resellers achieve award-winning recognition in Canada’s technology sector through strategic campaigns, events, and targeted incentives.

Currently, Ricky serves as the Director of Marketing and Innovations at Constack Canada Inc., a tiny home builder within the GTA and Canada. He partners with contractors, architects, and sales teams to supply affordable ADUs, garden suites, and laneway suites to those facing homelessness or financial hardship.

Ricky is available to commit to CEA and leverage his expertise and networks to improve operations, process workflows, and morale. His diverse experience and strategic mindset make him a valuable asset to any organization he joins.

Community Energy Champion
Energy Peers in Indigenous Communities (EPIC)
Sqwá First Nation

Slade is an Indigenous man from the Stóō (Stolo) Nation who grew up in Chilliwack within the Skwah community. He is now proudly collaborating with his community to support and contribute to their shared vision. Slade has enjoyed canoe racing since the age of 9, and he also expresses his passion for his community through songs and storytelling. He currently works with EPIC (Energy Peers in Indigenous Communities) and is a contributor to ICE (Indigenous Clean Energy). His mission is to help Indigenous communities gain a deeper understanding of the importance of clean energy and to support them throughout the process of empowerment and creating opportunities.