OUR COMMITTEE

CHAIR

Joleine has dedicated numerous years to the education sector as a Facility Manager and Administrative Assistant. Originally from Saskatchewan, she moved here to be closer to her family in 2002. When she’s not focused on her career, Joleine loves spending time with her child, Mars, her cat Stanley, and her family. An enthusiastic sports fan, she particularly enjoys hockey, baseball and football. Currently, Joleine is pursuing a Degree in Business Administration.

Job Title:
Events Coordinator, APEX Regional Innovation Network of Southeast Alberta

Years on the Committee:
Since 2020

Activities & Affiliations:
Christmas lover
Baking
Learning
Attending sporting events
Volunteering
Family

VICE CHAIR, MARKETING DIRECTOR CO-LEAD

Danielle spent over 10 years in the hospitality industry until 2021, when she made a career change and jumped into the marketing industry. She is now a Client Success Manager with Hook + Ladder Digital. She is passionate about learning, self-growth, and personal and professional development. Danielle likes to spend her free time with her fiancé and family doing outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, camping, paddle boarding, skiing, and more!

Job Title:
Client Success Manager, Hook + Ladder Digital

Years on the Committee:
Since 2023

Activities & Affiliations:
Volunteer with Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society
Mountain biking
Camping, hiking, & snowshoeing
Crocheting

SECRETARY

Cori is a Partner of RaeCor Professional Building and Owner of Cori Rae Photography. She has been a photographer and entrepreneur since 2012. However, more recently she has narrowed her photography niche down to focus on brand photography and opened a studio, not only for her client's, but other local creatives. Cori's heart for brand photography comes from her connections in the local business community and her desire to see them flourish and be prosperous. Not only does Cori Rae Photography offer curated brand sessions, it offers business strategy coaching. Cori jokes that her "hobby" is work...but when she is not in the office, she loves spending time with her kiddos and getting outdoors!

Job Title:
Partner, RaeCor Professional Building
Owner, Cori Rae Photography
Owner, CRP Studios

Years on the Committee:
Since 2020

Activities & Affiliations:
Binge listening to podcasts
Hiking

TREASURER

Victoria started her entrepreneurial journey 4 years ago, after 10 years of being a stay at home mom to her four children. She has always been eager to help others, and now combines her love for meeting new people with her ability to create financial independence for families. Victoria has
found a new passion in homeschooling her children, and loves our community. She can be found
checking out locally owned businesses and coffee shops. Her hobbies include caring for houseplants, learning new things, and DIY projects. Although she enjoys the changing seasons and is a proud Albertan, she thrives in the summer heat. She has been married to her sweetheart for nearly 2 decades, and together she and her husband enjoy date nights and laughing.

Job Title:
Independent Financial Broker, World Financial Group

Years on the Committee:
Since 2024

Activities & Affiliations:
Yoga
Spending time with family and friends
Going for long walks with her dog

SPONSORSHIP CO-DIRECTOR, TREASURER CO-LEAD

Ally is the owner and operator of Back Alley Fitness in Medicine Hat and Redcliff, the owner of Karate-Do Academy, and a full-time online strength and nutrition coach with Macros Inc. She began her entrepreneurial career at the age of 21 and has been building and expanding businesses, projects, and collaborations ever since. In her spare time, she enjoys doing anything athletic and has been a competitive powerlifter for 8 years. She is currently in the process or remodelling her 1912 character home on the SE Hill where she spends a lot of time playing board games with her husband and daughter, Daenerys.

Job Title:
Owner, Back Alley Fitness
Owner, Karate-Do Academy
Online Strength and Nutrition Coach, Macros Inc.

Years on the Committee:
Since 2020

Activities & Affiliations:
Powerlifting & martial arts
Disney enthusiast
Architecture & home renovations

SPONSORSHIP CO-DIRECTOR

Angela is a Marketing Representative at Auto-Star Compusystems Inc., a software development company servicing retail spaces with point of sale software all over the continent. She enjoys pottery, tennis, rollerblading and exploring AI and bio-hacking.

Job Title:
Marketing Representative, Auto Star

Years on the Committee:
Since 2021

Activities & Affiliations:
Physical fitness & wellness
Collecting & creating art
Psychology & self improvement

MARKETING DIRECTOR

A busy mom of two, Natalie decided to focus on creating her own business after the birth of her son 8 years ago. Her third "baby" LONG Creations was born and she now works part time from home specializing in digital designs for print. Natalie feels strongly about helping her community where she can.

Job Title:
Founder & Owner, LONG Creations

Assistant, Client Care Coordinator & Social Media Creator, Julia Lacey Realtor

Years on the Committee:
Since 2022

Activities & Affiliations:
Walking
Family time
Cleaning & organizing

SOCIAL MEDIA CO-DIRECTOR

Becky owns Floruit Wealth Inc. a company that provides healing services for families through body work, blogging and writing. She has launched into the world of digital marketing in 2023 to launch the products, courses and books she endorses. Becky also holds her mutual funds and life insurance license with PFSL to offer more services to families outside of her practice. When she's not working, she's an active mom of two teenagers.

Job Title:
Co-Owner, Feath & Elemi
Owner & Author, Floruit & Sprout

Years on the Committee:
Since 2022

Activities & Affiliations:
Travelling & adventuring with family
Yoga
Family

SOCIAL MEDIA CO-DIRECTOR

Holly is a Registered Provisional Psychologist and Director of Holsom Wellness Inc, a serving Primary Reservist with the Canadian Forces, and a passionate advocate of building healthy, sustainable futures. She is also a dedicated intern with Dr. Gabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry team, connecting each week with global participants. Holly is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional with many years experience working for both the Federal and Provincial government, supporting workplaces across all industries with education, workshops, inspections, and investigations. She enjoys spending her 'spare time' connecting with her husband and four kiddos; and tending to her orchard and feathered/four-legged friends.

Job Title:
Director & Provisional Psychologist, Holsom Wellness
Artillery Officer, Canadian Forces

Years on the Committee:
Since 2023

Activities & Affiliations:
Supporting many local organizations that her kiddos enjoy
Getting outside & exploring
Feeding her thirst for new skills & knowledge

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Dallas McManaman is the Franchise Owner and Store Manager of Freshco Medicine Hat. She is also the president of Southside Band Boosters, the parent society responsible for fundraising for the Medicine Hat High School band students. Further, she is on the MHHS Grad 2025 parent committee. When she’s not working or volunteering, she enjoys traveling, working out, and relaxing with her husband, son, and dog.

Job Title:
Franchise Owner & Store Manager, FreshCo Medicine Hat

Years on the Committee:
Since 2024

Activities & Affiliations:
Traveling
Working out
Spending time with family