Theresa is a graduate of the Schulich School of Business, York University, with a specialization in International Management. She is passionate about sustainability and eco-entrepreneurship, while also having a deep love for writing. Theresa started developing her writing portfolio during her semester abroad in Italy through her personal travel blog, and then she continued to take on various writing-related roles to develop her voice as a writer. Joining the team at Build a Biz Kids is Theresa’s most recent endeavour, and she is enthusiastic to be a change-maker spreading awareness about and contributing to the development of the company.

Obsessed with all things digital, Ayo is a media deep-diver that loves to get into what makes content work. He’s worked as a postproduction supervisor for two feature films and various branded content, and constantly hits targets in an efficient and timely manner. My experience working as a university faculty for media production allowed me to practice collaborative workflows and making data-driven decisions. Overcoming various challenges in content marketing is always an exciting part of my busy days. Currently, I create brand and media strategies that champion clients and teammates alike.

Braden comes to us from working as a Program Director & Project Manager for over 10 years at the YWCA, a large nonprofit association in Vancouver, BC as well as co-owning a podcasting business, Amplifyou. Braden is also the Co-Founder of The Fuel Academy and professional High-Fiver to Kids.

Leah Coss has owned numerous businesses in manufacturing & finance as well as being a Franchise Development Consultant for over 9 years in assorted industries. She is a published author & speaker on automation, eliminating skill obsolescence & reducing turnover in the workplace, skills labour gap. She is also an advocate for education and the Co-Founder & CEO of The Fuel Academy.

Marielle is a Creative Writing graduate from Langara College who also holds a Bachelor’s in Communication Arts in UST-Philippines. It has always been a passion of hers to create compelling stories that will give voices to important topics. She enjoys volunteering in various theater and film organizations too. With all of these, she aims to inspire and encourage people through her words.

Fiona believes that looking at things from a different point of view is key to successful illustration and design. Her fresh perspective has been coloured by living and teaching in Mexico and growing up in Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. She strives to build warm and meaningful relationships with both clients and peers.

Ray is an experienced digital solution expert with over 5 years of experience leading digital product projects, from their strategic conception to development and implementation.

In addition to product management, Ray has led a number of high importance strategy projects, including the future of supply chain with Alibaba in Asia, and US market entry for FinTech startups in London, UK.

Prior to that, Ray has spearheaded several multi-million-dollar marketing and branding projects for Volkswagen and BMW in Asia.

Also, Ray has worked with a few non-profit organizations in Canada to help them grow and reach out to those in need, including UBC’s initiative with the LGBTQ community and Work Wellness Institute’s work with people with disabilities.

Ray currently holds an MBA from Imperial College London and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from SFU.

Stephanie is a self-taught character and concept artist residing in Vancouver, Canada. Having started with drawing portraits in her youth, she developed her skills by studying surrealist artists in high school, such as Margaret Keane, Salvador Dali, and Reneé Magritte. Afterward, once figuring out which topics in illustration she wanted to focus on, Stephanie started looking at comic and cartooning artists who have had a heavy influence on her work. When not drawing, she’s either writing various fan fictions, attempting new dinner recipes, or binging on 20th-century comedy shows.

A current Digital Marketing student in BCIT, Ghazaleh comes with 14 years of international experience in a wide variety of fields. She is thrilled to apply her knowledge and experience in an organization that provides foundational education and real-life experience to children.

Michelle is a passionate graphic designer with a focus on branding, business to business design, and social media design. She’s excited to be a part of the BABK Network.

Olumide is a self-taught animator (2D & 3D) and digital illustrator with years of experience. He’s a fan of new technology, loves nature in all its forms, and appreciates the limitless realm of art! With a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, he wishes to further his studies as an automobile designer sometime in the future. Youth empowerment, however, is the bigger dream!

Sovereign is an experienced content creator and social media specialist and is eager to apply her skills to the BABK Network’s projects.

Jamie is an author and freelance writer with a focus on characters. He is also highly knowledgeable about historical topics. The core of his professional work is with marketing and sales, however, Jamie has a passion for creating compelling stories that explore ideas and concepts in new and interesting ways, while also being fun to read

Sophia has 4+ years of experience in digital marketing with an understanding of social media, creating content, and customer engagement. She is a team player, quick learner, result-oriented with outstanding communication and relationship building.

Sky He graduated from George Brown College in 2019. He specialized in Advertising Design and is passionate about creating solutions for various business challenges. He has extensive experience in web design, social media marketing, package design, and branding.

Sky worked with several non-profit organizations and major companies as an in-house graphic designer. Among his major projects, Sky guided the rebranding of a major seafood company. He also designed marketing materials for an NGO which empowers women to take on business leadership roles.

Sky’s design philosophy reflects his name – light, clear, refreshing, and timeless. He works closely with his clients to understand their needs and develops modern graphic design concepts that engage the target audience. Sky is passionate about helping his clients to stand out from the crowd in a highly competitive marketplace by developing creative and long-lasting products.

Outside of his graphic design work, Sky loves sketching and researching new design software tools. He is also an avid hiker. Finally, he loves road trips and home-cooked meals.

Shadi is a web developer based in Vancouver, she is a bachelor in computer software engineering and a certified web developer from BCIT with a good grasp of fully responsive principles and mobile-first concept, UX/UI design, accessibility, Search Engine Optimization, and implementing clear code with HTML5 /CSS3, JavaScript, ES6, React, jQuery, PHP, My SQL, WordPress, and database design. She has been working in different roles and participated in different projects. She understands the core concepts of application development and design and that contributes greatly to her abilities to design and implement projects efficiently and with higher performance. She is a passionate and inventive creator, always thinking in-out-and-around the box always in search of new professional challenges and learning experiences.

Dana has always had the drive to create. This drive led her to obtain her diploma in Digital and Print Publishing where she was able to focus her passion as well as gain technical skills to accompany the designs she creates. During the program, the students produced a magazine distributed in Globe and Mail, where Dana held the position of Layout and Production Artist as well as Web Designer. These experiences enhanced Dana’s passion for creating simple to complex designs and she applies these skills to her role within the BBK Network.

Seun is a recently graduated Biomedical & Electrical Engineering Student living in Ottawa. He has software development experience as well as biomedical engineering experience. In his spare time, he likes to learn new languages and coach basketball.

Khush is an aspiring digital strategist with over 2 years of SEO experience and an unparalleled interest in technical SEO. A BCIT graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, she hopes to leverage her strategic and analytical mindset through her work at BBK.

Garvit is a seeker, problem solver, learner, who’s in love with the Internet but hate it too! He is a lifelong hodler.

Maryana is an Event Coordinator with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a diploma in Event Management. She discovered her passion for events by creating social networking opportunities that connected students from different universities and colleges. Her past projects range from trade shows, experiential marketing campaigns, and fundraising for nonprofit organizations. She is very excited to be working with BBKNetwork and making a positive impact on future entrepreneurs.

After facing the common student’s struggle of figuring out what to do post-graduation, Hillary found her fondness for helping others while still having fun. She did marketing in a non-profit organization, directed events in eSports, and received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Hillary is excited to bring her unique range of experiences and background to BBK.

Victoria has a passion for illustration and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology with a minor in Neuroscience at the University of Guelph. She strives to channel her passions into making education engaging and accessible with Build a Biz Kids and BBK Network.

Maria is a multitasking and talented Senior Graphic Designer, Brand Therapist, and WOW Factor Creator who loves planning and executing astonishing design projects for targeted audiences. She’s been lucky to work on many international projects designing exceptional print and digital pieces while collaborating with multicultural teams in English and Spanish. Maria is a passionate and inventive creator, always thinking in-out-and-around the box always in search of new professional challenges and learning experiences.

Greg completed his Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations at UBC, where he found a passion for communicating big ideas in a way that’s informative yet unpretentious. This led him to pursue further education in copywriting, where he’s found a home working with brands to put forth their most authentic message. When he’s not busy with a project, Greg enjoys distance running and imbibing a well-made cocktail. Not simultaneously. Yet!

Evelyn specializes in both digital and physical product design. She has a background in Toy Design and UX design and a Master’s Degree in Industrial Design. Evelyn has worked on several licensed products, including World of Nintendo, Marvel, Minions, and Disney Princess. She is pursuing her new career path in the gaming industry and practicing towards that goal.

Bin is currently a university student and she is majoring in computing science and mathematics. She likes playing games and enjoys creating them.

Christine is a recent graduate from Simon Fraser University who holds a Bachelors in Sociology with a minor in Legal Studies. She also posses a certificate in Social Justice. With her knowledge, she is determined to make a social impact on the lives of youth and improve the lives of vulnerable people by advocating for equal access to the internet.

Laura is originally from Ireland and has been living in Vancouver for two years now. She has a degree in Social Care Practice. She’s currently working as a support worker in a home with a client with autism. As we as working in schools as an education assistant, previously she worked in homeless hostels as a project worker and helped open two new hostels up.

Shenis is a BCIT graduate with a diploma in Digital Design and Development. She has experience in UI/UX, graphic, web, and mobile game design. As a digital designer, she strives to effectively produce solutions that create a unique personalized experience while addressing the user’s needs and frustrations.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Geeta assisted seniors living at care homes to connect with their loved ones over FaceTime and Skype. She saw first-hand just how important wifi is and will become in people’s lives in the future. She is excited to bring my passion and skills to the BABK network.

Dino has experience working on many projects as a 3D modeling artist for mobile game assets and character artist. Dino has graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and a three-year diploma in Animation.

Syed has over 20 years of leadership experience in the manufacturing, finance, and infrastructure sectors. As a social entrepreneur, he pioneered the concept of Makerspaces in primary schools and created Pakistan’s 1st Makerspace in a rural area school. He is a Certified Supply Chain Professional with an MBA in finance. He has lived and worked in all continents except South America. He currently resides in Vancouver, Canada.

Deniz moved to Canada five years ago for UBC and fell in love with Marketing soon after that. She loved the idea of wearing different hats every day with a team of passionate people and having the opportunity to combine her individual work with others to create something bigger than herself. Deniz has a very analytical background thanks to her chess career, and seeing how that mixes so well with her creative side in university has made her very hopeful about finding a job and a company that would allow her to do some valuable work and grow both as a person and a professional!

I discovered my passion for game design after participating in BC GameJam 2018. After that, I spent the following summer learning the basics from online tutorials and created multiple mini-games. My latest project is the creation of a game development framework using Java to streamline the process of making mini-games.

Joe Deobald is the Founder of Full Frame Marketing, Franchise owner of Code Ninjas, and the Entrepreneur in Residence at Left Technologies. He sits on the board for the Women’s Collaborative Hub and is the digital creative director for TEDx Vancouver. Joe has written articles on empathetic leadership for publication in Forbes magazine, spoken at numerous regional conferences, and has helped numerous companies develop award-winning cultures.

Archana is an entrepreneurial leader who has steered many organizations to new levels of performance and business growth. She has navigated through all phases of enterprise initiatives – building new programs, reshaping and rolling out processes, and working shoulder to shoulder with executives and employees for seamless implementation and adoption.

Victor joins Build a Biz Kids sharing in its vision to develop the skills and talent children will need for our connected future. He brings with him a wealth of experience from the Real Estate Development and Hospitality industries. His career has taken him to Europe, Oceania, Asia, The Middle East and North America where he has held several leadership positions that uniquely combine business proficiency with genuine concern for customers and the team.

Victoria Petriw is the VP of Operations at WiderFunnel, and Co-Founder of Port Moody & Co. a lifestyle brand that connects the Port Moody community and promotes the incredible people and places of the area. She is an SFU grad in Human Geography, specializing in Urban Studies, and completed all the experiential programs the faculty had to offer.

Braden comes to us from working as a Program Director & Project Manager for over 10 years at the YWCA, a large nonprofit association in Vancouver, BC as well as co-owning a podcasting business, Amplifyou. Braden is also the Co-Founder of The Fuel Academy and professional High-Fiver to Kids.

Leah Coss has owned numerous businesses in manufacturing & finance as well as being a Franchise Development Consultant for over 9 years in assorted industries. She is a published author & speaker on automation, eliminating skill obsolescence & reducing turnover in the workplace, skills labour gap. She is also an advocate for education and the Co-Founder & CEO of The Fuel Academy.