MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MOVEMENT

THE ALBERTA WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS TEAM

At AWE, our team is more than staff, they are the catalysts that help women across Alberta rise.

Every woman who walks through our (virtual or physical) doors deserves support that feels human, strategic, and rooted in lived experience. 

The people you’ll meet below bring decades of expertise across entrepreneurship, economic development, finance, strategy, community-building, and leadership. But more importantly:

They believe in you and the future you’re building.

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Michelle TonerChief Executive Officer

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Michelle leads AWE with a mix of strategy, heart, and big-picture vision: championing an Alberta where women-built businesses thrive.

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Courtney BoyesDirector of Client Services

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Courtney brings 20+ years of leadership and lived entrepreneurial experience to make sure every woman who connects with AWE feels supported and set up to succeed.

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Amber Hall Loan Program Manager

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Amber blends financial expertise with a warm, human approach to help women access capital with confidence and without the intimidation.

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Kiran SagooEducation Program Manager

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Kiran leads AWE’s training programs with calm, clarity, practical insight, and a passion for helping women build skills and confidence at every stage.

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Amanda Hamilton Client Service Specialist

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Amanda is the welcoming first touchpoint at AWE, helping entrepreneurs feel heard, supported, and connected to the right resources from day one.

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Catherine Glambeck Loans Advisor

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Catherine brings financial know-how and lived entrepreneurial insight to help women understand their numbers and access capital with clarity and confidence.

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Vanessa Wiebe Administrator

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Vanessa keeps AWE running smoothly with organization, heart, and a commitment to making sure both clients and the team feel supported.

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Here’s who we are.
Now let’s focus on who you’re becoming.

Whether you’re starting, growing, or reinventing your business, our team is here to help you take your next bold step.

MEET THE EXPERTS BESIDE YOU ON
THE JOURNEY

THE ALBERTA WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS ADVISORS

At AWE, our Advisors are more than subject-matter experts. They are active business leaders who walk the same path you do. They’re founders, strategists, technologists, operators, and marketers who are building businesses right now in Alberta.

When you join an AWE program, you gain direct access to this circle of specialists who bring real-world experience, honest guidance, and practical tools to help you move forward with confidence. 

From tech to strategy, operations or marketing, our Advisors meet you where you are and help you take the next bold step with insight that’s grounded, relevant, and built for the realities of entrepreneurship in Alberta.

They’re here so you don’t have to build alone.

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BUSINESS ADVISORS, EXPERT FACILITATORS

Angus Gastle

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A tech leader and founder with 20+ years of experience helping entrepreneurs build scalable products, strong teams, and smarter operations.

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Jason Tate

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A 25+ year tech leader helping founders navigate digital change, build smarter systems, and scale with clarity and confidence.

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Tina Kingstree

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Digital systems strategist helping founders simplify, automate, and scale with workflows and AI that make business feel lighter.

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Ed Marchak

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A seasoned management consultant and facilitator with deep expertise in strategy, governance, and change management, supporting women entrepreneurs through clarity-driven decision-making and execution.

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Sarah Campbell

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Marketing strategist helping women entrepreneurs get clear, get confident, and build marketing that actually works.

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You’ve met the experts. Now let’s put their support to work for you.

Our Advisors are here to help you learn, grow, and build with clarity.

Wherever you are in your entrepreneurial journey, you don’t have to navigate it alone.