Management

Our Management is passionate about Community Development that engenders dignity and self-respect, and which directly benefits many members rather than a few

Patrick Cole
BA, Comp Sc.
Visionary & Strategist

Founder with over 30 years of business & technology leadership experience.  Patrick has held different technology and management roles in various industries over his career.  He is known for his strategic thinking, marketing saavy, strong business acumen and solutions-oriented approach to challenges.   Patrick is passionate about Community Development and works to help Communities achieve their ambitions sooner.  He has been a principal and partner in two (2) business startups.

Advisors

Our Advisors use their unique experiences, expertise and knowledge to provide critical insights, dynamic perspectives and strategic advice to our Management Team, enabling more informed business decisions

VIDOLL REGISFORD, R.P., D.C.C., M.Ed., S.S.W.
Managing Principal Consutant at K S & Associates

Vidoll has held executive leadership positions in the Public , Non-Profit and Private sectors.  In these organizations he developed corporate policies, strategies and initiatives in the area of DEI, community development and mental wellness.    As a thought-leader, Vidoll is often asked to make public presentations on a broad range of current issues and to consult, bringing knowledge and insight to organizations. He has started two (2) consulting companies over his career.

RYAN KNIGHT
B.B.A, ACCOUNTING
Executive Director ACBN Canada Foundation

Ryan has a deep passion for his community and is one of the cofounders of the Afro Caribbean Business Network.     A non profit organization created to help entrepreneurs of African and Caribbean heritage (ACh) to not only start businesses but help their companies grow and become assets for future generations.    Ryan has built multiple businesses over the last 10 years and spends a great deal of his time leading and mentoring young entrepreneurs.

Yvonne Clarke, BSc, MBA
Founder of STEM Canada and the Canadian Institute of STEM Innovation

Yvonne is founder of STEM Canada and the Canadian Institute of STEM Innovation. An expert in strategic planning, transformational change management, and management of capital projects, Yvonne is able to improve business operations to drive sustainable profitability and growth. She has over 15 years of experience in Operations and Business Management. With proven success in executive level leadership, Yvonne has successfully consulted countless businesses from concept to success execution and sustainability. She has built high performance management teams and is an expert in operational planning.