Partners & Sponsors
Sponsored by
Affiliates
Camille Saltman
Co-founder & GP,
Okanagan WMAN
Investor, Fund 1&2
Camille Saltman
Co-founder & GP,
Okanagan WMAN
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current roles:
- Co-founder & GP, Okanagan WMAN
- Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer, INCA Renewtech
Community activities:
- Board Member & Secretary, Art Gallery Kelowna
- Co-Founder, Connected Communities, Okanagan Sustainability Leadership Council
former Board Member of the following:
- Opera Kelowna (Co-chair), BIOCOM; Wireless Life Science Alliance (President)
- San Diego Telecom Council/EvoNexus (Co-chair)
- Action Sport Innovators; La Jolla Playhouse
- La Jolla Music Society
Former roles:
- Managing Director (Consultant), entrepreneurship@UBCO
- President, MD Revolution, Malama Composites and CONNECT
Sherri Faloon
Co-founder & GP,
Okanagan WMAN
Investor, Fund 1&2
Sherri Faloon
Co-founder & GP,
Okanagan WMAN
Investor Fund 1&2
Current roles:
- Co-founder & GP, Okanagan WMAN
Community activity:
- Mentor, entrepreneurship@UBCO
- Mentor, Kelowna Women in Business
- Due Diligence Lead, OKGN Angel Summit 2023
Former roles:
- Self Employed, Customer Service Consultant
- Transition Lead and Business & Development Support, IBM
- Director, Real Estate & Inventory and Manufacturing, Cognos Inc.
- Director, Global Customer Support, Cognos Inc.
Carollynn Schafer, LLB
Co-founder & GP,
Okanagan WMAN
Investor, Fund 1&2
Carollynn Schafer, LLB
Co-founder & GP,
Okanagan WMAN
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current roles:
- Director/Investor, OKGN Angel Summit
- General Legal Advisor, Trellis Social Enterprise Inc.
- Sole Practitioner, Schafer Law
- Co-founder & GP, Okanagan WMAN
Rose Bhojani
Co-founder & GP,
Okanagan WMAN
Investor, Fund 1&2
Rose Bhojani
Co-founder & GP,
Okanagan WMAN
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current roles:
- Valhalla Angel
- Chief Operating Officer, NOAS Bookkeeping, Accounting & Tax Inc.
- Co-founder & GP, Okanagan WMAN
- Contract CFO, Delphi Technology Group
- Partner, NOAS Corporate Services
- Contract CFO, Tradesflow
Community activities:
- Mentor, entrepreneurship@UBCO
- Entrepreneur-in-Residence, North Forge Technology Exchange;
- former Board Member (Chair), Real Estate Investors Alliance of Canada
Former role:
- Technology Sector Specialist and Senior Manager, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Karen Christiansen, FCPA, FCA, CPA, CA
Co-founder & GP,
Okanagan WMAN
Investor, Fund 1&2
Karen Christiansen, FCPA, FCA, CPA, CA
Co-founder & GP,
Okanagan WMAN
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current role:
- Partner & Business Advisor, Private Enterprise Team, MNP
- Co-founder & GP, Okanagan WMAN
Trina Warren, CPA, CA
Investor, Fund 1&2
Trina Warren, CPA, CA
Co-founder,
Okanagan WMAN
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current role:
- Regional Managing Partner, Thompson Okanagan Region, MNP
- Co-founder, Okanagan WMAN
Community activity:
- Director, KGH Foundation
Jamie Briggs
Investor, Fund 1&2
Jamie Briggs
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current role:
- Business Owner and Team Leader, Briggs on Homes Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty
Community activities:
- former Board Member, Kelowna Chamber of Commerce
- former Board Member, Rotary Club of Kelowna
Anne Marie Kirby
Investor, Fund 1&2
Anne Marie Kirby
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current roles:
- Managing Director, Carebook Technologies
- Founder, Metabolic Insights
- CEO & Founder, Light Heart
Former role:
- CEO & Founder, CoreHealth Technologies
Community activity:
- District Youth Exchange Coordinator, Rotary
Angela Nagy
Investor, Fund 1&2
Angela Nagy
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current roles:
- CEO & Co-Founder, GreenStep Solutions
- CEO, EcoBase Solutions, Inc.
- President, Tigress Ventures Inc.
Community activity:
- Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, Executive Committee
- former City Councillor, City of Kelowna
- former Director of Regional District of Central Okanagan
- former Board Member of Kelowna Chamber of Commerce
- former Board Member of Okanagan Car-Share Coop (now part of Modo)
Barb Marcolin, PhD
Investor, Fund 1&2
Barb Marcolin, PhD
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current Roles:
- Associate Professor, Faculty of Management, UBC Okanagan
- Research Director, Privacy Officer, Kinek Technologies
- Management Consultant
Rhonda Hymers
Investor, Fund 1&2
Rhonda Hymers, CIWM, CIM, FCSI, FEA
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current role:
- Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor, RBC Dominion Securities
- As a Portfolio Manager & Wealth Advisor Rhonda serves some of the most affluent families, business owners, sports professionals, and communities in the country.
Community activities past present:
- Board of Director for Third Space Charity
- Passionate supporter of time and/or resources to Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, Child Advocacy Center, Mamas for Mamas, Tree of Hope, Breakfast Club of Canada, Kelowna Food Bank, and Rotary among others.
Jacquie Adam
Investor, Fund 1&2
Jacquie Adam
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current role:
- Technology Leader (senior leadership role with undisclosed technology company in stealth mode)
Community activity:
- WiSE@UBCO (Women in Science & Engineering)@UBCO
Former role:
- Director, Technology & Studio Lead, Walt Disney Company
Mimi Hurt
Investor, Fund 1&2
Mimi Hurt
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current Role:
- Retired Professor, Management
Jaclyn McPhadden, MBA
Investor, Fund 1&2
Jaclyn McPhadden, MBA
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current role:
- Co-Founder, Chief Administrative Officer, RecycleSmart
Helen Work
Investor, Fund 1&2
Helen Work
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current role:
- Principal, Corrig Capital
- Founder of Clay Therapy
Community activity:
- Board Member and Volunteer, Mamas for Mamas
Former roles:
- Head of Business Development for Equities Asia, Cantor Fitzgerald
- Dealing Director, E*TRADE Financial
- Dealing Director for TIR Securities
Ria Kitsch
Investor, Fund 1&2
Ria Kitsch
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current role:
- Proprietor, Kitsch Wines
Community activity:
- Founder & Yoga Instructor, Balance Tree
Former roles:
- VP, HR, Hiku Brands
- Vice President, DOJA Cannabis Co.
- Territory Development Manager, Waterplay Solutions Corp.
- Vice President, Saxx Underwear
- Marketing Manager, Terra Geothermal
Miah Schull Olmsted
Investor, Fund 1&2
Miah Schull Olmsted
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current role:
- Student, UBC Okanagan, Bachelor of Fine Arts – BFA, Visual Communications and BA, Environmental Studies
- IDC Freelance Staff Instructor/Underwater Cinematographer, PADI
Community activities:
- Founding Chapter Lead, Dazzle Okanagan
- Zebras Unite (ecosystem for social impact founders, investors and thought leaders)
Former roles:
- Founder/CEO OCS Enterprises (SaaS consulting firm)
- Program Coordinator, Okanagan CoLab
- Undergraduate Academic Assistant & Undergraduate Research Assistant, UBCO
Saskia Battersby
Investor, Fund 1&2
Saskia Battersby
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current Role:
- Product Management Consultant, The Growth Spark
- Product Management Mentor & Coach, Product Management Mindset
- Real Estate Investor, Lakecrest Homes
Community Activities:
- Mentor, entrepreneurship@UBCO
- Board Member, Childhood Connections Society
- Past President, Parent Advisory Council, Anne McClymont Elementary
Former Roles:
- Director Product Management, Visier Inc.
- Product Manager, Analytics, Avigilon
- Director, Solution Management/Product Management, SAP
- Strategic Analyst, Ballard Power Systems
- Software Engineer, MacDonald Dettwiler
- Software Engineer, Infonet Software Solutions
Lauren Macaulay
Investor, Fund 1&2
Lauren Macaulay
Investor, Fund 1&2
Current role:
- Director and Kelowna Office Lead, IBI Group
Former roles:
- Green Building Service Coordinator, Recollective Consulting
- Designer, IBI/HB Architects
- Project Coordinator, IWK Health Center
Rose-Ann Normandeau
Investor, Fund 2
Carla Dawes
Investor, Fund 2
Shannon Ross
Investor, Fund 2
Erin Athene
Investor, Fund 2
Elizabeth McLeman
Investor, Fund 2
Elena Kwon
Investor, Fund 2
Sandra Spencer
Investor, Fund 2
Patricia Pinto Cesar
Investor, Fund 2
Ashley Ramsay
Investor, Fund 1
Ashley Ramsay
Investor, Fund 1
Current role:
- Founder & CEO, Yeti Farm Creative;
Community activities:
- Mentor, EM3 Sessions, Women’s Enterprise Centre Canada-wide
- Board Member, Accelerate Okanagan, Small Business Roundtable
Kelly Pedersen
Investor, Fund 1
Kelly Pedersen
Investor, Fund 1
Current role:
- Director, Indykko Limited (investment incubator)
Former role:
- Director, Tech 4 Kids Inc.
Shannan Schimmelmann, MBA
Investor, Fund 1
Shannan Schimmelmann, MBA
Investor, Fund 1
Current roles:
- Co-founder and Chief Adventure Officer of Liquid Kudos Beverage Co.
- Indigenous Export Advisor, Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations
Former role:
- Entrepreneur In Residence, Women’s Enterprise Centre of BC
Community activity:
- former Vice Chair Community Futures Wood Buffalo
- Steering Committee Member, Tides Canada - Northern Youth Leadership
- Co-Founder, Taiga Adventure Camp
Joy Playford, CMC
Investor, Fund 1
Joy Playford, CMC
Investor, Fund 1
Current roles:
- CEO, Playford Performance Group Inc
- Forum Chair, MacKay CEO Forums;
Former role:
- Vice President, Western Canada, BDC Consulting
Nikki Csek
Investor, Fund 1
Nikki Csek
Investor, Fund 1
Current role:
- CEO, Csek Creative
Community activities:
- former Board Member (President) Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Kelowna Association
Renee Warren
Investor, Fund 1
Renee Warren
Investor, Fund 1
Current role:
- CEO & Founder, We Wild Women; Investor.
Community Activity:
- Speaker, Startup Mentor, Advisor
Former role:
- Co-Founder, and Public Relations Specialist, Onboardly, Spark Boutik (Sold)
Alison Oxtoby, LLB
Investor, Fund 1
Alison Oxtoby, LLB
Investor, Fund 1
Current role:
- Lawyer & Founder Balmains Law Corporation
Community activities:
- Board Member (President), Kelowna Estate Planning Society
Former role:
- Director, Wealth Services, BMO Harris Private Banking
Dr. Meghan Van Vliet
Investor, Fund 1
Dr. Meghan Van Vliet
Investor, Fund 1
Current Role:
- Diagnostic Radiologist, BC Cancer
Jaime Briggs
WMAN Investor;
Owner, Briggs
on Homes
Real Estate Group
Interested in investing in our next fund?
Joining is by invitation only and is extended to women who share our vision.
Carollynn Schafer, LLB
WMAN Co-founder & GP;
Director & Investor,
OKGN Angel Summit