MEET OUR TEAM

KALEY (BIRD) BEISIEGEL (She/Her)

Principal Consultant

  • Anyone who knows Kaley knows she likes to get the job done. Never one to assume the old way of doing things is the best way of doing things, Kaley continually challenges herself and her team to approach every project with fresh eyes. Kaley specializes in looking for new and creative ways to maximize resources, efficiency and impact, no matter the project.

    A proud generalist, you can find her navigating the complexities of any project, bringing the right people together to get the job done to the highest standard.

    Her greatest joy is spending time with her husband, her children Wilfred and Murphy, and her dog Piper. 

SHARON LEE (She/Her)

Co-Principal Consultant

  • With 20 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, marketing and public relations, Sharon is passionate about helping clients tell their stories that would resonate with their audiences. Having worked in both private and not-for-profit sectors, Sharon is experienced in developing communications strategies, key messages and public relations programs. 

    When she is not working, you can find her traveling or taking long camping trips in the summer with her husband and dog.

JESSICA MARSH (She/Her)

Director, Strategic Events & Engagement - North

  • Jessica is an Edmonton-based seasoned event producer and cultural strategist with over 15 years’ of experience in Western Canada’s arts, culture, and hospitality sectors. A graduate of MacEwan University’s music, and arts and cultural Management programs, Jessica has built a reputation for creating intentional, community-driven events that prioritize collaboration, creativity, and inclusivity. Her strategic approach bridges artistic vision with operational excellence—from curating public programming and music showcases to leading partner engagement for major festivals and civic initiatives.


    Outside of work, you’ll find her cooking for friends and walking her dog in the river valley. She finds balance in her weekly bowling league, her golf nights, and the occasional floor hockey game—where she’s just as committed to team spirit as she is to a solid game.

SAMARA DE WOLFE (She/Her)

Director, Strategic Events & Engagement - South

  • Samara is passionate about creating experiences that bring people together, strengthen communities, and leave a lasting impact. With more than 15 years of experience spanning festivals, live entertainment, corporate events, and city-building initiatives, she thrives on transforming ideas into meaningful moments that connect and inspire.

    Drawing on her education in finance, event marketing, and visual design, Samara brings a thoughtful blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and practicality to every project. She specializes in event strategy and production, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and guiding projects from concept to completion. Deeply invested in Alberta’s creative economy, she believes the best work happens through collaboration, curiosity, and relationships built on trust.

    Outside of work, Samara is usually planning her next home project, getting lost in the history of design and interiors, tending to her garden, staying active, or exploring Calgary’s vibrant arts and culture scene. She also loves spending time outdoors with her dog and firmly believes that thoughtfully designed spaces can shape the way people feel, connect, and experience the world around them.

MARC TRAN (He/Him)

Marketing & Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

  • Marc is a marketer with a passion for the community and the local arts scene. Through previous work with non-profit organizations, local businesses, and artists, his experience combines community research, public engagement, market research and photography. He has used his education in marketing and management at Mount Royal University and work experience to seek new ways to invigorate Alberta’s art scene. Marc loves connecting with new people from a variety of industries and endeavours to think of unique ways different communities can collaborate.

    Outside of work, Marc is a photographer, long-distance runner, and adventurer.

SYDNEY DUHAIME (She/Her)

Marketing & Communications Specialist

  • Sydney is a communications and marketing enthusiast with over a decade of experience in storytelling and events. As an enthusiastic learner, Sydney has a BA in Communications and a business minor in Management and Society from the University of Calgary, as well as a certificate in public relations from Mount Royal University and a certificate in graphic design from SAIT. From communications and events to graphic design and social media, her skills are diverse.

    Known for her outgoing nature and creative eye, Sydney excels in branding and promoting companies. She is passionate about community events and public markets, and her love for vintage and upcycled goods reflects her creative approach to polished branding and re-purposing content.

    Outside of the office, Sydney enjoys disc golf, walking her dogs, and attending community markets as a vendor or guest.

MICHELYN DION (She/Her)

Engagement & Strategy Consultant

  • Michelyn has over 10 years experience working across stakeholder engagement, strategy, research, and communications. She draws on her Masters degrees in Business and Public Policy to give clients the tools and resources they need to maximize their impact and build thriving communities.

    While at work, creative problem-solving is what energizes Michelyn the most, especially when she can bring teams together to find the best possible solutions. While at her home in Halifax, she thrives when she is surrounded by her family and friends (preferably while surfing at one of Nova Scotia’s stellar beaches).

CHANTEL HEINTZ (She/Her)

Consultant

  • For as long as she can remember, Chantel has loved bringing big ideas to life. Raised on a farm in southern Saskatchewan, she learned early that meaningful things are built through hard work, strong relationships, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves. Those lessons have guided a career spanning agriculture companies, non-profits, fundraising, business management, and project leadership.

    With a Business Degree from the University of Saskatchewan and a passion for connecting people around a shared purpose, Chantel enjoys helping organizations move ideas from possibility to reality. She has led fundraising initiatives, built partnerships, managed projects, and supported community-focused programs, all while helping organizations tell their story in ways that inspire connection and action. Whether developing a sponsorship strategy, creating opportunities for collaboration, or guiding a project from concept to completion, she brings curiosity, creativity, and a thoughtful approach to every challenge.

    Outside of work, you'll find Chantel spending time with her husband, Cam, their children Bennett, Sully, and Quinn, and their dogs Ruby and Hazel. She can often be found cheering from the stands of a hockey rink, soaking in lake life on a paddleboard, or training for her next half marathon. A lifelong lover of design, Chantel is always dreaming up her next renovation project and believes every space has a story to tell. She loves transforming homes into places that feel welcoming, personal, and lived-in. She's also an avid cook and baker who loves having Quinn by her side in the kitchen, whether they're trying a new recipe, decorating cookies, or exploring local farmers' markets for inspiration. She is happiest when she's creating, exploring, and spending time with the people she loves most.

SAMANTHA MENDOZA (She/Her)

Strategic Events Specialist

  • Since joining Bird Creatives in 2022, Sam has brought creativity, thoughtful curation, and a strong commitment to community building to the team. She is a Filipina graphic artist with certifications in graphic design, business administration, hospitality, and event management, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective and expertise to every project. Passionate about fostering meaningful connections and partnerships through the arts, she creates experiences and events that bring people, ideas, and stories together in impactful and memorable ways.

    Outside of Bird Creatives, Sam actively supports Calgary’s arts and culture scene by regularly attending exhibitions, live music performances, and local markets. She is also the co-creator of Kith + Kin YYC, a passion project she shares with her partner that brings art beyond galleries into unexpected spaces and experiences. In addition, she is the market manager for The Walk Flea , Stephen Avenue's newest flea market, which supports local artists, makers, and fashion focused entrepreneurs, while bridging creative communities, local businesses, and organizations through art, culture, and community engagement.

our consultants

We collaborate with consultants as needed, drawing on their specialized expertise to meet the unique demands of each project. We're fortunate to have a robust network of trusted specialists who consistently elevate our work and contribute to our success.

  • Meet Vienna, Events Specialist, North

    Vienna has been passionate about attending and performing in Edmonton events since their arrival to the city in 2014. They started event producing in 2022 and fell in love with the process of creating third spaces for people to connect and thrive in Edmonton. With a background in paramedicine, political sciences and media, they utilize their distinct background to inform how they participate in the arts and culture sphere. Their goal is to always create accessible, unique and community-driven opportunities for artists. 

    Outside of work, Vienna enjoys cross country skiing and skating in the winter, and biking and swimming at outdoor pools in the summer. They also perform around the city and when lucky enough, travel to perform as well.

  • Amelie loves art of all kinds. Having made the sharp transition from an academic career in biology to full time musician and professional songwriter, she relishes every creative project that comes her way. The inaugural Poet Laureate of her home town of Banff Alberta, Amelie loves to write, and often performs her spoken word pieces alongside her music.

    Her goal as an artist and a human is to be an engine for the arts, in whatever capacity that takes form. Amelie loves taking a project from daydreams through to reality.

  • Trained as a developmental and experimental psychologist, Carley loves to wonder “why?” and “how?” After asking these questions professionally for two decades, Carley can say with certainty she loves collaborative work that leads to meaningful impact and change. She is adept at moving from micro details to the macro overview (one might say a Bird's eye view), ensuring projects align across multiple levels. Carley also loves to learn. She has a PhD in Psychology from the University of Alberta, a MSc in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Victoria, and a BA in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Colorado. For Carley, her approach to work means being curious, creative, and playful.

    When not working, those same values allow Carley to enjoy spending time outside with her family, doing Wordle, going to garage sales, and adding to her collection of art supplies.

  • Cherie has had the great pleasure and privilege of working on a wide variety of projects that range from music festivals in the world of rock and roll to galas, large scale sporting events to opportunities for community connection and education in the arts. She loves the chance to build something creative from the ground up and see things from that initial concept and idea through to the celebration as it comes over the finish line.

    When she's not in the event world, you can find her in the studio working as a voice over artist or dreaming up her next big travel adventure.

  • Hubba is a dynamic economist and leader at the forefront of driving transformative change in the Canadian innovation landscape. Hubba brings extensive experience in fostering collaborations, advising, and investing in innovation ecosystems.

    With a background in economic development, including roles at Calgary Economic Development and Prairies Economic Development Canada, Hubba has demonstrated a proven ability to spur innovation and economic growth. She guided work on Calgary's 10-Year Economic Strategy, influenced provincial policy changes for Film and TV, advocated for municipal legislation allowing the testing of autonomous systems within Calgary limits, and supported the $660 million Multi-City Infrastructure Development for Calgary – Banff rail. Additionally, she co-led the award-winning New Economy LIVE Event Series alongside a dedicated team.

    Hubba plays a pivotal role in reshaping various industry landscapes in Prairies Canada, fostering collaborations among startups, SMEs, industry leaders, research institutions, and government organizations. She continues to advance various sectors' growth and global competitiveness, cementing her reputation as a trailblazer in Canadian innovation.

  • Toyin is an experienced performing artist, curator and arts administrator with a demonstrated history of excellence in programming, community engagement and arts-based event planning and production. Her professional experience is firmly rooted in her ability to combine the arts with community spaces, which she strives to make very connective, inclusive and vibrant through collaborations and strategy. Toyin consults for cultural and arts organizations and is an advocate for equity and inclusion in the arts community.

    Her favourite thing about living in Calgary has to be the people. In another life she was definitely an artist or maybe a business strategist. The most inspiring part of Toyin’s job is connecting with diverse people and with diverse artistic expressions.