Lee-Ann, CDLI Network Weaver,
Project Manager

Lee-Ann (she/her) joined the CDLI team in April 2023. Lee-Ann has been involved in community development in Calgary for the last 10 years ranging from grassroots to formal non-profit.  She places a special focus on relationship and collaborative work, believing that we each come to the table with unique and diverse identities that are valuable.  She is a mum who finds life balance through reading, listening to music, being outdoors and creating. Get in touch with Lee-Ann.

Tyson, CDLI Capacity Building Co-Lead

Tyson (he/him) joined the CDLI Team in Fall 2020. Tyson has been working and volunteering in supporting neighbourhood life for as long as he can remember! His interest in community comes at the intersection of justice and community development, and his work is based on equity, wellness, and agency. His personal slogan is, Promote Justice, Edify Others and Befriend the Lonely. Book a time with Tyson!

Denyelle, guiding cdli’s creating just futures initiative

Denyelle (she/her) joined the CDLI team in fall 2023. As an equity-based designer, Denyelle brings a unique perspective to the table, focusing not only on driving systems change using innovative approaches, but also on designing for equity and social impact.

She has a deep understanding of the ways in which design can be used as a tool for creating positive social change and is committed to using her skills to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion into all aspects of her work. Outside of her work, Denyelle is a textbook introvert that values family time with her husband and 2 yr old. A true Torontonian at heart, still adjusting to "Yahoo" since her move to Calgary in 2021. And a lover of "mockumentary" style tv sitcoms. Connect with Denyelle

Bolade,Communications OFficeR

Bolade (she/her) joined the CDLI team May 2024. She is passionate about communications and learning and expressing that creatively. She is very excited to see what is happening around the communities in Calgary! Outside of work, Bolade loves going to the movies, watching soccer, tennis, and travelling.

Lauren, Project Lead & Capacity Builder

Lauren (she/her) joined the CDLI/ABCD Project Team in November 2024. Lauren has been working in the environmental and social non-profit sector in Calgary since 2007 and has contributed to many grassroots community-based projects. Lauren is passionate about asset-based community development and feels that being deeply connected in our geographic regions is a critical strategy for adapting to an uncertain future. Lauren finds balance through riding her bike, connecting with nature, spending time with friends and family, and reading good fiction.

Victoria, Capacity Builder

Victoria (She/Her) joined the CDLI team in November 2024. As a Capacity Builder for the Building Connected Communities project. Having a background in Social Work with a focus on Community Development and a keen interest in working with diverse communities to bring about social change. This interest has led me to engage with diverse communities and groups across Alberta, discussing and identifying resources that members in communities can utilise to bring about the needed change in their communities.

Ben, Manager of Strategy & Innovation, carya

Ben (he/him) joined the CDLI Team in August 2021. His interests are in place-based community development, creating connection and belonging, and breaking down isolation and loneliness. In his spare time he loves playing on and in the water, restoring old things, and adventuring with his family.

Amanda, CDLI Network Weaver Co-lead

Amanda (she/her) joined the CDLI team in February of 2019 after five years of supporting community development efforts in inner-city communities in Calgary. She is passionate about building connected, inclusive, resilient communities through collaboration and by creating spaces for community voices to be heard and create impact. She loves to read, listen to podcasts, play board games, knit, cook, and dabbles in many creative endeavours.

Aspen, Spring 2022 Practicum Student

Aspen (she/her) was on the CDLI team April to July 2022. as a Diploma in SW practicum student. She is currently completing her Diploma in Social Work at Bow Valley College. Her eagerness to learn helped with finding and sharing resources with our community, and she put together the ABCs of Community to help others learn more about community development.

CARLY, SPRING 2022 PRACTICUM STUDENT

Carly (she/her) was on the CDLI team April to July 2022 as a BSW practicum student based in Strathmore. Her passion for education and connection to support inclusion, equity and collaboration to create safer communities for all contributed to much of our core efforts. Carly’s organization and communication skills made the 2022 Mini Summit possible, and we are grateful for her support in developing resource relating to mutual aid!

Sukhman, Spring/Summer 2022 Practicum Student

Sukhman (she/her) was on the CDLI team February to August 2022 as an MSW practicum student. She drew on her years of volunteer experience with a variety of community organizations to help host Jane’s Walks, support our Winter Success in Community Action learners, and to explore the experiences of COVID-19 community grief in East Village.