CEED - Key Persons
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- Human Resources Administrator
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- Loans & Development Officer
Amanda is CEED's Loan and Development Officer.
Amanda has over seven years of experience in Income Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping and over 20 years of experience in team leadership. Being a published author, she admits to being a word nerd with keen attention to detail.
Bringing experience from multiple industries, Amanda has a passion for helping people get to where they need to be and is eager to hear the voices of the community.
Originally from Ontario, Amanda moved to Nova Scotia last summer, excited for new beginnings. When the weather is nice, Amanda can be found on her bike with her faithful dog Ed at her side.
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- Leveling It Up Bookkeeping and Administration
Chioma serves the role of Program Administrator. Her part with Leveling It Up is bookkeeping and heading up the administration. Chioma's passion lies in empowering female entrepreneurs and guiding them toward success. She thrives in collaborative environments and believes that a strong team is the key to achieving remarkable results.
Craig MacMullin has over 27 years of experience in finance, business and technical operations and business development. He began his career as an analytical chemist, but found that his true calling was in working with early stage and growth stage companies in a variety of senior management and executive roles, and is currently, the President & CEO of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED), as well as its associated charity the Society for Enterprise Education & Development (SEED).
Craig prides himself on being able to look at a business opportunity from multiple perspectives. He believes that business is fundamentally a human pursuit and while the technical skills of finance, accounting, operations and business development are employed as part of his skill set, the true "magic" is being able to mobilize and motivate a team to solve problems and offer products and services that matter to people.
Craig brings a diverse skill set and with experience as a senior financial executive in a variety of settings including technical services, high tech manufacturing and non-profit. He possesses a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) from Acadia University, and a Masters of Business Administration from Saint Mary's University. In addition, he is a Chartered Professional Accountant, as well as a Certified Information Privacy Professional.
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- Communications Coordinator
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- Entrepreneurship & Communications Coordinator
- Marketing & Engagement Coordinator
Kaitlyn Thibodeau is excited to be a part of both the CEED & LIU teams. She is eager to help promote CEED & LIU as resources for entrepreneurs across the Annapolis Valley and beyond!
As Marketing & Engagement Coordinator, Kaitlyn promotes both CEED and Leveling It Up programming, conducts outreach to facilitate partnerships and new connections, supports strategic planning efforts, and oversees the CEED co-op students.
Kaitlyn recently finished her studies in Business Administration at Acadia University and has a passion for supporting local entrepreneurship. She loves dogs, wine, reading, hiking, and going to the beach. She is always growing her plant collection (something you can never have too much of ), and her personal philosophy is that chocolate fixes (almost) everything.
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- Regional Development Manager, Cape Breton
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- Engagement Coordinator
- New Member to the
Liam Ryan is a second-year commerce student at Dalhousie University. Liam is a new member to the CEED team and will be working as part of the communications team. In this role, Liam will concentrate on digital marketing, events, and outreach. Eager to contribute to the growth of the Nova Scotia business community, he is enthusiastic about honing his marketing and communication skills. Originally from Ottawa, Liam has a strong passion for networking and collaborating with diverse and innovative individuals. This co-op position with CEED marks his initial entry into the professional world, and Liam is thrilled about the opportunity to be a valuable member of the CEED team.
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- Leveling It Up Program Advisor and Facilitator
As a Program Advisor & Facilitator, Megan is instrumental in guiding entrepreneurs through our diverse educational services and workshops, tailoring paths based on their business stages. Her role also involves facilitating CEED programs, contributing to the development of entrepreneurial competency and ventures. Megan brings with her not only a passion for supporting women in business but also a strong commitment to community.
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- Leveling It Up Bilingual Program Advisor and Facilitator
Natalia's role with Leveling It UP is advising, guiding, and supporting participants through the Program Path journey. Natalia's values-based approach focuses on the individual to help achieve their ultimate goal. With her proficiency in French, Spanish, English and Italian, Natalia has the unique ability to understand an array of cultures which helps her narrow and focus her approach to clients. She believes in building and maintaining relationships and is inspired by people's ambitions. When she is not working, you will find her spending time with her family and discovering new places worldwide.
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- Senior Manager
- Senior Manager, SME Incubation & Financing
Paul is CEED's Senior Manager, SME Incubation and Lending. With 23 years of experience working with local, national and international businesses, he brings a passion and enthusiasm for advancing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. Paul's dedication to the community is inspirational to those around him and makes him a perfect fit for CEED.
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- Senior Manager, Engagement & Communications
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- Senior Manager, Finance & Administration
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- Programs & Services Administrator
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- Leveling It Up Program Manager
Ugochi works on developing and executing the Leveling It Up Program action plans, coordinating schedules, proactively monitoring its progress, resolving issues, and initiating appropriate corrective action. She also assists with budget maintenance providing updates to the management team and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.
With a Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University and over a decade of experience in strategy, innovation, and business development, Ugochi is passionate about helping small businesses grow, scale, and succeed.
Aside from work, she loves spending time with family, reading, traveling, and exploring new cuisines.
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- Senior Facilitator & Advisor