Richelle Matthews is a goal-driven professional who brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table. As a strategic thinker with a knack for innovation, she has spent years building and overseeing accelerator programming, driving economic development strategy, and generating international marketing and communications strategies. Her expertise in stakeholder engagement, research design and implementation, and program development have all proven highly effective in bolstering business growth and strengthening connections between industry, government, and stakeholders.

Throughout her career, Richelle has advocated for sustainable economic development and intercultural learning strategies. She holds a BA in Communications and Management from the University of Calgary and is a Master's Degree graduate in International and Intercultural Communication from Royal Roads University. Currently serving as COO at Global Talent Accelerator, Richelle's experience also includes roles such as Director of Employer & Community Engagement and Program Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Calgary Technologies Inc. She has also been a Global Finalist Hult Prize at Hult Prize Foundation, Research and Marketing/ Communications Strategist (Consultant) at DAI, and Extension and Stakeholder Relations Strategist (Consultant) at Tetra Tech.

Overall, Richelle is a skilled and proficient professional who has garnered significant experience in economic development and stakeholder engagement, as well as some experience in research design and implementation, accelerator programming, and international marketing.