Austin Wilson (he/him) joined Deetken in September as an Associate. He is skilled at project management, supply chain management, market research and contract development. Prior to Deetken, Austin worked in the energy services industry managing the supply chain network for raw materials at STEP Energy Services. He also has experience in the personal care and rehab product sales markets. Austin has a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Alberta.

Kristy Gao (she/her) joined Deetken in May as an Associate after completing a summer co-op at Deetken. Her areas of interest include economic policy analytics, simulation modeling, statistical analysis, and data science. Prior to joining Deetken, Kristy worked as a graduate analyst for the Illinois Department of Human Services on a consulting project focused on enhancing the performance of childcare programs. Kristy holds a BA in Economics from the Central University of Finance and Economics in China, a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago and a Master of Business Analytics from the University of British Columbia. She is fluent in Mandarin.

Michelle Bell (she/her) joined Deetken in August as a Senior Associate. She has more than 20 years experience providing leadership, strategic planning, professional development, stakeholder engagement and communications, advocacy and support in government and non-profit child, youth, and family systems. She works through a systems lens with a strong trauma-informed, child-centred, intersectional-feminist approach.

Prior to joining Deetken, Michelle worked in a variety of social service systems, including the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development, The Federation of Community Social Services of BC (FCSSBC), Island Health and as an elected municipal councillor. She also has over two decades of front-line experience in mental health and substance use. Michelle holds a Master of Education in Leadership Studies from the University of Victoria (UVic), a Bachelor of Social Work from UVic, and is currently pursuing a diploma in Public Relations from UVic. Michelle is trained in Core Addictions Facilitation, various cultural training in Reconciliation and Cultural Safety, and Trauma-Informed Practice.

Nanna Wedel-Heinen (she/her) joined Deetken in September as an Associate. She is a skilled financial and economic analyst who is passionate about leveraging large-scale data analysis and economic modeling to drive positive change. Prior to joining Deetken, Nanna worked as a consultant at Danish engineering consulting firm COWI A/S where she provided economic and financial analysis and modelling to support private and public sector clients on sustainability initiatives and transitioning to green energy. Nanna holds an MSc and a BSc in Economics, both from the University of Copenhagen. During her studies, she also attended summer school at the London School of Economics and Political Science and completed an exchange semester in economics at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.

Paul Pelletier (he/him) joined Deetken as a Consulting Specialist where he specializes in Organizational Wellness and Belonging. Paul is a recognized expert and sought-after public speaker in workplace culture, leadership, diversity/equity/inclusion, and organizational health. His clients have included policing organizations, professional associations, healthcare organizations, law firms, universities, technology companies, airlines, retail and food companies, and Project Management Institute (PMI) chapters. Paul is a citizen of the Métis of BC and a member of the Queer community. He holds an LL.B. from the University of Toronto and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He speaks fluent French and Spanish.

Amanda Olson (she/her) joined Deetken as a Business Development Specialist. Amanda has more than 20 years of experience in a variety of writing and communications roles, including public relations, journalism, investor relations, marketing and grant writing. Prior to joining Deetken, Amanda ran her own public relations business focused on sustainability. A journalist and entrepreneur at heart, Amanda has also written for several newspapers and magazines and thrives on the challenge of conveying compelling stories to a variety of audiences. Amanda holds a BA in American Studies (magna cum laude) from the University of California, Berkeley.

Stefanie Neth (she/her) joined Deetken in May as a Business Development Specialist. She has more than 15 years of experience in diverse roles in business development, human resources and recruiting. Prior to joining Deetken, Stefanie served as the Eurasia Benefits & Wellness Manager for Wayfair Germany, where she was responsible for developing benefits and wellness programs for five locations across Asia and Europe. She has also held various human resources and business development roles at Back in Motion, a provider of interdisciplinary rehabilitation, disability management, and employment services across British Columbia and Alberta. Stefanie has a BA in Communications Studies from the University of Calgary and an MA in Intercultural Communications from Royal Roads University.