Ashley C. McKarney
BComm, CPHR & SHRM-SCP
President
Ashley McKarney has over 10 years of experience specializing in Human Resources, Leadership, Organizational Development and Business Management in a variety of industries including; non-profit, finance, retail and a publicly traded service organization. Throughout her career, Ashley has built comprehensive Human Resource functions, coached leaders, managed employee relations and worked with senior executives to increase engagement and strategize organizational growth. Ashley is a CPHR Candidate and holds her Bachelor of Commerce Degree with a Major in Entrepreneurship and Small Business and Minors in Human Resources and Strategic Management and Organization.
Ashley fell in love with DisruptHRYEG over the past 2 years working as a volunteer and is now ecstatic to be the Chief Disruptor leading the charge in Edmonton.
Ashley founded Involvi Consulting with the goal of working with engaged leaders and business owners to improve their HR practices, provide them with ongoing expert support and to support their employees to improve working conditions and organizational culture.
Ann-Marie Boivin
BA & CPHR
Managing Consultant
Ann-Marie is a motivated HR professional who thrives on delivering practical, people-oriented solutions and sound advice to business leaders. Since her initial dive into recruitment over 7 years ago, Ann-Marie has grown and developed her knowledge and experience to encompass a broad range of HR competencies. In taking a holistic approach, Ann-Marie’s focus is on crafting an individualized plan that will set each client up to achieve and exceed their business goals.
Ann-Marie’s passion for People and Culture runs deep. Completing her BA in Anthropology at UBC Okanagan was the first step to developing a foundational knowledge of how to understand and critique why we do what we do. This academic background offers a subtle complement to her Human Resource Management Certificate from the University of Calgary. This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience paved the way for her to obtain her CPHR designation. Ann-Marie continues to participate in learning opportunities that will broaden and deepen her knowledge and skillset and allows her to offer the superior services her clients deserve.
Off the clock, Ann-Marie spends time with her family and is an avid traveller with an overflowing bucket list of places to visit.
Teresa Michaelson
Managing Consultant
Teresa brings over 18 years of experience to Involvi Consulting. In addition to her HR Generalist competencies, she has a strong foundation in both people and project management as well as home furnishing and retail design. She is skilled at aligning high performing talent with business needs, while creating a culture of engagement. Teresa’s career has allowed her to work through a broad spectrum of scenarios; including the creation of HR strategies that support full cycle recruitment, total rewards programs, and employee performance. In addition to her creative, practical approach, she has a passion for coaching, creating learning and development programs, and promoting mental health initiatives.
Raised by a small business owner, Teresa understands that success requires resilience, as well as developing and cultivating the right relationships. She believes that creating an inclusive work environment for employees, is an essential part of establishing a strong brand.
Shalean Wussow
BBA & CPHR Candidate
Senior People & Culture Consultant
Shalean is an ambitious HR professional who is constantly looking to make a positive impact in her professional and personal relationships. As a team player, she values and focuses on innovative solutions, building strong connections, and maximizing people’s potential by understanding their goals.
The engaging hands-on education Shalean received from NAIT in completing her Bachelor of Business Administration has solidified many meaningful connections within a variety of industries. Constant learning has been crucial in Shaleans’ path as she currently works towards achieving her CPHR designation as a CPHR Candidate. As a professional Shalean is now excited to reverse the roles and be the one to deliver live case studies, as opposed to competing in them!
Aside from the day-to-day HR work Shalean is extremely passionate about giving back to the community. NAIT has been a strong influence on Shalean as a busines professional, and she currently sits as a member of the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) for the Human Resources Management program at NAIT as a proud alumnus. When Shalean is not crushing the day-to-day HR work you can find her out in the mountains snowboarding, back-country snowmobiling, dirt biking, and soaking up the sun!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalean-wussow-bba-cphr-candidate-a55520126/
Brittany Senneker
People & Culture Consultant
Originating from the suburbs of Chicago, I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from Dordt College, located in Sioux Center, Iowa.
Moved to the Edmonton area from Southern Alberta where I worked as a Human Resources Manager and Safety Coordinator in the cattle and agriculture industry.
When I am not at work I can be found outside camping, attempting to improve my golf game, fishing, reading, and working on our acreage with my husband, Josh, and two dogs.
Kendall Pretorius
People & Culture Consultant
Kendall is a driven HR Professional who loves interacting with people and providing them with the resources they need to be successful. By building strong connections and focusing on an individual’s and business needs she strives to make people’s working lives better through engaging employee experiences.
After building her foundational knowledge in HR Best Practices by completing her Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources Management, Kendall stepped into her first HR role and for the past few years has been taking on more responsibilities that have allowed her to build a well-rounded experience in various HR functions. As a complement to her HR knowledge and experience, Kendall has also completed her Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification through the National Payroll Institute. Always looking to broaden her personal and professional development, Kendall now looks forward to completing her CPHR designation.
When she is not working, Kendall enjoys camping in the summer and exploring the backcountry with her family and two rambunctious German Shepherds.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-pretorius-bcomm-pcp-1b45a398/
Monica Meier
People & Culture Consultant
Monica is a problem solver, a strategist, and a great communicator all bundled together to create a passionate Human Resources professional. Her experience in the hospitality industry saw her create organization-wide programs, elevate service standards, revitalize cultures, and enhance day-to-day operations. With Monica’s management experience and a BA in English from MRU, she works closely with organizational leadership to effectively translate the executive vision into actionable steps that improve overall performance. Monica thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about developing foundational processes that positively impact the bottom line. She loves to be of service to her teammates and strives to continuously learn and develop new skills that will enhance her impact in the business world. With a soon-to-be-completed HR Management Diploma, Monica combines theoretical knowledge and practical experience to provide realistic and well-rounded HR solutions.
Outside of the office, her love of teamwork and her competitive spirit is put to good use as a NAIT Alumni Coach for Business Case Competitions. She is a fun-loving, high-energy person who is always up for a game of pool or slo-pitch, and loves getting outside everyday with her dog, Stella.
Breanne Lazowski
People & Culture Consultant
Driven by growth and development, Breanne is inherently curious. She finds great joy in understanding business operations, identifying opportunities, and collaborating with leaders to make practical, yet meaningful change.
From growing up on a farm in Northern Alberta to working in a wide range of industries in both labour intensive and management capacities has provided her with a thorough understanding of the hard work and dedication it takes to operate a business.
Breanne is equally as passionate about people, as she is business, currently pursuing a BA in Psychology to compliment her Human Resources Management Diploma. She understands the complexities of reciprocal relationship building and the impact it has on overall business and your bottom line. Through education and experience Breanne has developed a strong business acumen and knowledge of team/people dynamics. Combining these skillsets, Breanne takes a pragmatic and people centric approach to HR initiatives and solutions.
Theresa (Teri) Hovdestad
People & Culture Consultant
Theresa Hovdestad is a people-focused leader who is passionate about inspiring others to do work that they are proud of, and for developing them to be able to achieve their goals.
Theresa graduated from NAIT with a Diploma in Human Resource Management. She started her career in the arts where she developed skills in strategic leadership, recruitment, employee development, and performance management. Her unique experience and way of thinking allows her to develop creative solutions for her clients that follow HR best practices.
Outside of the office, Theresa enjoys reading, painting, and playing the occasional video game with her husband.
