{"id":1387,"date":"2017-03-15T01:21:34","date_gmt":"2017-03-15T05:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovators.org\/about-us\/organization-and-history-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-04-01T01:21:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T05:21:14","slug":"about-usexecutive-director","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.innovators.org\/stage\/our-people\/executive-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Executive Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on||&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.innovators.org\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/inner-banner_bg_About-Pages.jpg&#8221; 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Her professional experience spans healthcare, education, international development, and financial services.<\/p>\n<p>Stefanie is a certified Co-Active Professional Coach, having obtained her CPCC from the Coactive Training Institute, widely recognized as the most rigorous professional coach training and certification in the world, is certified with the International Coaching Federation, the international credentialing body for both training programs and coaches.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, Stefanie started March Management, with a vision to provide executive coaching and leadership coaching services. She is driven to support leaders and businesses through innovation, curiosity and connection.<\/p>\n<p>Stefanie received a BA in Media, Information and Technoculture from the University of Western Ontario. 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The straight up advice and genuine care I've received from my Chapter-mates has been invaluable for our growth path especially now as we grow and expand around the world. I'm looking forward to sharing even more... <a class=\"readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.innovators.org\/about-us\/testimonial\/#tests563\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n        <div class=\"post-by\">\n        Sharron Gilbert &ndash; Kitchener Waterloo Chapter Member<br> Septimatech Group Inc.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>                    \n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_bg_layout_dark\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);\" data-arrows_color=\"#ccc\">\n        <div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\">\n        <div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\">\n        <div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\">\n        <div class=\"clearfix test-box-row\">                        \n        <div class=\"test-main\">\n        <p><p>Innovators Alliance has helped me better manage and grow my business because of the environment of trust that is built up within the peer-to-peer meetings. My chapter members are intelligent and always prepared to voice their opinions on subjects that are concerning to me. The advice received is very valuable, but... <a class=\"readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.innovators.org\/about-us\/testimonial\/#tests561\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n        <div class=\"post-by\">\n        Peter Allen &ndash; Kitchener Waterloo Chapter Member<br> Electrical Contracts Limited\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>                    \n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_bg_layout_dark\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);\" data-arrows_color=\"#ccc\">\n        <div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\">\n        <div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\">\n        <div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\">\n        <div class=\"clearfix test-box-row\">                        \n        <div class=\"test-main\">\n        <p><p>I have learned so many solutions specific to the issue we were experiencing at a particular stage of our growth. The meetings and interactions are just as valuable now as when I joined in 2007. Frankly, no matter what combination of business maturity and revenue growth you've achieved, I can't imagine why you wouldn't... <a class=\"readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.innovators.org\/about-us\/testimonial\/#tests560\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n        <div class=\"post-by\">\n        P.J. Ferguson &ndash; Halton Chapter<br> ABL Employment\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>                    \n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_bg_layout_dark\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);\" data-arrows_color=\"#ccc\">\n        <div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\">\n        <div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\">\n        <div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\">\n        <div class=\"clearfix test-box-row\">                        \n        <div class=\"test-main\">\n        <p><p>In my industry innovation is what it's ALL about. It doesn't matter if we're coming up with new products, finding ways to make existing products more efficiently or developing new ways to create a better supply chain... it's all innovation. The mentorship provided by my Chapter-mates has been so real and so bang-on... <a class=\"readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.innovators.org\/about-us\/testimonial\/#tests559\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n        <div class=\"post-by\">\n        Bud Morris &ndash; Markham Chapter Member<br> Canada's Best Store Fixtures Inc.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>                    \n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_bg_layout_dark\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);\" data-arrows_color=\"#ccc\">\n        <div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\">\n        <div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\">\n        <div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\">\n        <div class=\"clearfix test-box-row\">                        \n        <div class=\"test-main\">\n        <p><p>Innovators Alliance has a unique tool - the \"Innovation Journey\" - which helps companies craft their Innovation strategy, focus innovation efforts on the areas of greatest return, and keep aligned on this quest for innovation. 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