Joyce Entrepreneurship
Centre, 2nd Floor
2455 Wyandotte St. W.
Windsor, ON, N9B 0C1
EPIC Team
Wen Teoh
Director & Co-Founder, EPICentre
Wen joined EPICentre in 2014 as a founding member and the Venture Start Director. She has twenty years of experience in entrepreneurship, project management and information technology. She co-founded an international gas distribution company in Malaysia and a high-pressure cylinder distribution company in the US before moving to Windsor. Wen has a BBA from University of Toledo and an MBA from University of Windsor. Wen is very active in her community where she serves on the boards of the WindsorEssex Community Foundation, Art Gallery of Windsor and WEtech Alliance. Wen is a recipient of the Minister’s Award of Excellence 2021 in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship category awarded by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
Sydney Thompson
Entrepreneurship Coordinator
Sydney manages several entrepreneurial programs while also driving the development of multifaceted projects and events. She continues to work closely with high growth startups examining their business model and product-market fit. Sydney is also an advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation and regularly engages in entrepreneurial activities on and off campus. Sydney obtained her BComm degree from the University of Windsor and Human Resource Management Diploma from St. Clair College. She is also a proud Windsorite and Young Rotarian.
Sydney Thompson
Entrepreneurship Coordinator
Sydney manages several entrepreneurial programs while also driving the development of multifaceted projects and events. She continues to work closely with high growth startups examining their business model and product-market fit. Sydney is also an advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation and regularly engages in entrepreneurial activities on and off campus. Sydney obtained her BComm degree from the University of Windsor and Human Resource Management Diploma from St. Clair College. She is also a proud Windsorite and Young Rotarian.
Sydney Thompson
Entrepreneurship Coordinator
Sydney manages several entrepreneurial programs while also driving the development of multifaceted projects and events. She continues to work closely with high growth startups examining their business model and product-market fit. Sydney is also an advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation and regularly engages in entrepreneurial activities on and off campus. Sydney obtained her BComm degree from the University of Windsor and Human Resource Management Diploma from St. Clair College. She is also a proud Windsorite and Young Rotarian.
Paul Brereton
Program Lead - Emerging Tech
Paul holds an MBA from The University of Windsor and works with entrepreneurs to promote growth and inclusivity in emerging technologies. Paul believes that putting resources and know-how into the hands of entrepreneurs is the key to innovation; with far reaching advantages. As a founder/CEO of a Windsor-based data analytics firm, Paul has first-hand experience using entrepreneurship principals to build a stronger, more innovative community. He is excited to share his skills and experience with future generations of entrepreneurs.
Paul Brereton
Program Lead - Emerging Tech
Paul holds an MBA from The University of Windsor and works with entrepreneurs to promote growth and inclusivity in emerging technologies. Paul believes that putting resources and know-how into the hands of entrepreneurs is the key to innovation; with far reaching advantages. As a founder/CEO of a Windsor-based data analytics firm, Paul has first-hand experience using entrepreneurship principals to build a stronger, more innovative community. He is excited to share his skills and experience with future generations of entrepreneurs.
Paul Brereton
Program Lead - Emerging Tech
Paul holds an MBA from The University of Windsor and works with entrepreneurs to promote growth and inclusivity in emerging technologies. Paul believes that putting resources and know-how into the hands of entrepreneurs is the key to innovation; with far reaching advantages. As a founder/CEO of a Windsor-based data analytics firm, Paul has first-hand experience using entrepreneurship principals to build a stronger, more innovative community. He is excited to share his skills and experience with future generations of entrepreneurs.
Marisa Conte
Office Coordinator
As the Office Coordinator at EPICentre, Marisa is the person who ensures that all the wheels that EPI is comprised of, turn together in efficient unison. Marisa completed her Human Resources Diploma at St. Clair College while working in the restaurant industry then later completed her Bachelor of Commerce Degree through Nipissing University. She also has her TICO License.
Prior to joining EPICentre, Marisa held the role of Administrative Assistant in the Co-operative Education and Workplace Partnerships Offices. Marisa is eager to combine her administrative and co-operative education based knowledge to the thriving entrepreneurial environment cultivated through EPICentre staff, programs and services.
Prior to joining EPICentre, Marisa held the role of Administrative Assistant in the Co-operative Education and Workplace Partnerships Offices. Marisa is eager to combine her administrative and co-operative education based knowledge to the thriving entrepreneurial environment cultivated through EPICentre staff, programs and services.
Marisa Conte
Office Coordinator
As the Office Coordinator at EPICentre, Marisa is the person who ensures that all the wheels that EPI is comprised of, turn together in efficient unison. Marisa completed her Human Resources Diploma at St. Clair College while working in the restaurant industry then later completed her Bachelor of Commerce Degree through Nipissing University. She also has her TICO License.
Prior to joining EPICentre, Marisa held the role of Administrative Assistant in the Co-operative Education and Workplace Partnerships Offices. Marisa is eager to combine her administrative and co-operative education based knowledge to the thriving entrepreneurial environment cultivated through EPICentre staff, programs and services.
Prior to joining EPICentre, Marisa held the role of Administrative Assistant in the Co-operative Education and Workplace Partnerships Offices. Marisa is eager to combine her administrative and co-operative education based knowledge to the thriving entrepreneurial environment cultivated through EPICentre staff, programs and services.
Marisa Conte
Office Coordinator
As the Office Coordinator at EPICentre, Marisa is the person who ensures that all the wheels that EPI is comprised of, turn together in efficient unison. Marisa completed her Human Resources Diploma at St. Clair College while working in the restaurant industry then later completed her Bachelor of Commerce Degree through Nipissing University. She also has her TICO License.
Prior to joining EPICentre, Marisa held the role of Administrative Assistant in the Co-operative Education and Workplace Partnerships Offices. Marisa is eager to combine her administrative and co-operative education based knowledge to the thriving entrepreneurial environment cultivated through EPICentre staff, programs and services.
Prior to joining EPICentre, Marisa held the role of Administrative Assistant in the Co-operative Education and Workplace Partnerships Offices. Marisa is eager to combine her administrative and co-operative education based knowledge to the thriving entrepreneurial environment cultivated through EPICentre staff, programs and services.
Layan Barakat
Marketing & Special Projects Coordinator
Layan Barakat is a graduate of B.A. Communication, Media and Film Studies at the University of Windsor. She also holds a College Diploma from St.Clair College in Converged Journalism and was part of the first graduating class out of the downtown Mediaplex. Throughout her studies and in her professional career, Layan has gained experience in advertising, print journalism, broadcast journalism, event planning, and public relations.
Layan Barakat
Marketing & Special Projects Coordinator
Layan Barakat is a graduate of B.A. Communication, Media and Film Studies at the University of Windsor. She also holds a College Diploma from St.Clair College in Converged Journalism and was part of the first graduating class out of the downtown Mediaplex. Throughout her studies and in her professional career, Layan has gained experience in advertising, print journalism, broadcast journalism, event planning, and public relations.
Layan Barakat
Marketing & Special Projects Coordinator
Layan Barakat is a graduate of B.A. Communication, Media and Film Studies at the University of Windsor. She also holds a College Diploma from St.Clair College in Converged Journalism and was part of the first graduating class out of the downtown Mediaplex. Throughout her studies and in her professional career, Layan has gained experience in advertising, print journalism, broadcast journalism, event planning, and public relations.
Lauryn Bodde
Campus & Community Engagement Coordinator
I am a graduate from the University of Windsor's Business Administrative CO-OP Education Program. I also completed a diploma in Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing from IBAT College in Dublin Ireland. My eyes have always been connected and passionate for entrepreneurship and creation. Through my various roles, and international travel and work experience I've developed skills in design, event management and logistics, advertising, and project management. Businesses have stories to tell and what a better community in Windsor/Essex to tell these tales.
Lauryn Bodde
Campus & Community Engagement Coordinator
I am a graduate from the University of Windsor's Business Administrative CO-OP Education Program. I also completed a diploma in Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing from IBAT College in Dublin Ireland. My eyes have always been connected and passionate for entrepreneurship and creation. Through my various roles, and international travel and work experience I've developed skills in design, event management and logistics, advertising, and project management. Businesses have stories to tell and what a better community in Windsor/Essex to tell these tales.
Lauryn Bodde
Campus & Community Engagement Coordinator
I am a graduate from the University of Windsor's Business Administrative CO-OP Education Program. I also completed a diploma in Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing from IBAT College in Dublin Ireland. My eyes have always been connected and passionate for entrepreneurship and creation. Through my various roles, and international travel and work experience I've developed skills in design, event management and logistics, advertising, and project management. Businesses have stories to tell and what a better community in Windsor/Essex to tell these tales.
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Student Employees
Mayur Bharatbhai Kachhiya
Makerspace Student Assistant
Mayur has joined EPICentre as a Makerspace Student Assistant. He is an additive manufacturing enthusiast, having interest in product development, IOT, Drone technologies, Emergency services, aeronautics, and space science. He works with entrepreneurs and passionate people to turn their ideas into reality.
He is pursuing Master’s in Industrial Engineering from University of Windsor and has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.
Mayur Bharatbhai Kachhiya
Makerspace Student Assistant
Mayur has joined EPICentre as a Makerspace Student Assistant. He is an additive manufacturing enthusiast, having interest in product development, IOT, Drone technologies, Emergency services, aeronautics, and space science. He works with entrepreneurs and passionate people to turn their ideas into reality.
He is pursuing Master’s in Industrial Engineering from University of Windsor and has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.
Mayur Bharatbhai Kachhiya
Makerspace Student Assistant
Mayur has joined EPICentre as a Makerspace Student Assistant. He is an additive manufacturing enthusiast, having interest in product development, IOT, Drone technologies, Emergency services, aeronautics, and space science. He works with entrepreneurs and passionate people to turn their ideas into reality.
He is pursuing Master’s in Industrial Engineering from University of Windsor and has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.
Athanasia Thalia Petsis
Dual JD, Graduation: 2024
I am in my second year of the American and Canadian Dual J.D. program. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a double B.A. in Finance and International Business and a Minor in French. I also competed for the UMass Lowell Division I Women's Soccer Team during this time.
After undergrad, I worked at Deloitte (Canada) as a Financial Analyst while continuing my education at UMass Lowell with a Master of Science in Business Analytics, with a concentration in Big Data.
This past summer, I worked at Raymond James (Canada) in Compliance on the Privacy Team. With my experiences in Finance, International Business and Business Analytics, I look to leverage my business intelligence and data analytics skills with my genuine appreciation for the power of data. With the exponential growth in tech, data, and changes in how we do business today, I wish to merge my passion for studying law in this capacity.
Athanasia Thalia Petsis
Dual JD, Graduation: 2024
I am in my second year of the American and Canadian Dual J.D. program. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a double B.A. in Finance and International Business and a Minor in French. I also competed for the UMass Lowell Division I Women's Soccer Team during this time.
After undergrad, I worked at Deloitte (Canada) as a Financial Analyst while continuing my education at UMass Lowell with a Master of Science in Business Analytics, with a concentration in Big Data.
This past summer, I worked at Raymond James (Canada) in Compliance on the Privacy Team. With my experiences in Finance, International Business and Business Analytics, I look to leverage my business intelligence and data analytics skills with my genuine appreciation for the power of data. With the exponential growth in tech, data, and changes in how we do business today, I wish to merge my passion for studying law in this capacity.
Athanasia Thalia Petsis
Dual JD, Graduation: 2024
I am in my second year of the American and Canadian Dual J.D. program. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a double B.A. in Finance and International Business and a Minor in French. I also competed for the UMass Lowell Division I Women's Soccer Team during this time.
After undergrad, I worked at Deloitte (Canada) as a Financial Analyst while continuing my education at UMass Lowell with a Master of Science in Business Analytics, with a concentration in Big Data.
This past summer, I worked at Raymond James (Canada) in Compliance on the Privacy Team. With my experiences in Finance, International Business and Business Analytics, I look to leverage my business intelligence and data analytics skills with my genuine appreciation for the power of data. With the exponential growth in tech, data, and changes in how we do business today, I wish to merge my passion for studying law in this capacity.
Meenakshi Venkatachalam
Graduate Student in Odette School of Business
As a graduate student currently pursuing Master of Management from the University of Windsor, Meenakshi holds strong cross-cultural competence from working with professionals across the world, notably from India, Australia, the UK, and Canada. She is an ardent orator, interview host, and Radio Jockey. She consistently holds a key interest for leadership, ideation and change management. She holds a Bachelor’s in Commerce and a Master’s in International Business. Meenakshi is passionately building her career in Marketing and Branding.
Meenakshi Venkatachalam
Graduate Student in Odette School of Business
As a graduate student currently pursuing Master of Management from the University of Windsor, Meenakshi holds strong cross-cultural competence from working with professionals across the world, notably from India, Australia, the UK, and Canada. She is an ardent orator, interview host, and Radio Jockey. She consistently holds a key interest for leadership, ideation and change management. She holds a Bachelor’s in Commerce and a Master’s in International Business. Meenakshi is passionately building her career in Marketing and Branding.
Meenakshi Venkatachalam
Graduate Student in Odette School of Business
As a graduate student currently pursuing Master of Management from the University of Windsor, Meenakshi holds strong cross-cultural competence from working with professionals across the world, notably from India, Australia, the UK, and Canada. She is an ardent orator, interview host, and Radio Jockey. She consistently holds a key interest for leadership, ideation and change management. She holds a Bachelor’s in Commerce and a Master’s in International Business. Meenakshi is passionately building her career in Marketing and Branding.
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Entrepreneurs-In-Residence
Maureen Lucas
Maureen is the Former CEO of LucasWorks!, a successful recruitment firm with offices across SW Ontario. Maureen was recognized by Profit Magazine as one of Canada’s most successful female-owned businesses for eight years in a row. She sold her business in 2017 to a large Canadian staffing firm and she is currently on the Executive Board of the Windsor Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, Co-Founder of 100 Women who Care W/E as well as an active Rotarian.
Maureen Lucas
Maureen is the Former CEO of LucasWorks!, a successful recruitment firm with offices across SW Ontario. Maureen was recognized by Profit Magazine as one of Canada’s most successful female-owned businesses for eight years in a row. She sold her business in 2017 to a large Canadian staffing firm and she is currently on the Executive Board of the Windsor Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, Co-Founder of 100 Women who Care W/E as well as an active Rotarian.
Maureen Lucas
Maureen is the Former CEO of LucasWorks!, a successful recruitment firm with offices across SW Ontario. Maureen was recognized by Profit Magazine as one of Canada’s most successful female-owned businesses for eight years in a row. She sold her business in 2017 to a large Canadian staffing firm and she is currently on the Executive Board of the Windsor Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, Co-Founder of 100 Women who Care W/E as well as an active Rotarian.
David Kirby
Dave has held CFO and CEO positions in the pharmaceutical industry. Dave was co-owner of Pharmaphil, which manufactured capsules for the nutritional and pharmaceutical industry. He sold his business to private equity. Prior to Pharmaphil, he held positions with KPMG, Hiram Walker and Cardinal Health. Dave instructed for the Pre-Graduate Master of Management program at the University of Windsor. Dave was also the Acting Director for EPICentre in 2016. Dave obtained his MBA from the University of Detroit.
David Kirby
Dave has held CFO and CEO positions in the pharmaceutical industry. Dave was co-owner of Pharmaphil, which manufactured capsules for the nutritional and pharmaceutical industry. He sold his business to private equity. Prior to Pharmaphil, he held positions with KPMG, Hiram Walker and Cardinal Health. Dave instructed for the Pre-Graduate Master of Management program at the University of Windsor. Dave was also the Acting Director for EPICentre in 2016. Dave obtained his MBA from the University of Detroit.
David Kirby
Dave has held CFO and CEO positions in the pharmaceutical industry. Dave was co-owner of Pharmaphil, which manufactured capsules for the nutritional and pharmaceutical industry. He sold his business to private equity. Prior to Pharmaphil, he held positions with KPMG, Hiram Walker and Cardinal Health. Dave instructed for the Pre-Graduate Master of Management program at the University of Windsor. Dave was also the Acting Director for EPICentre in 2016. Dave obtained his MBA from the University of Detroit.
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Experts
Jennifer Charron
President, Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions
Jennifer Charron is the President of Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions, a local Professional Search Firm with global candidate reach. Logic offers the highest level of executive recruitment expertise and customized workplace strategies. Jennifer has been in human resources and recruitment for over 14 years and is a Certified Personnel Consultant. Jennifer is a past VentureWomen participant and winner of the Top Business Pitch in 2021. Jennifer is also a past award recipient of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year. Jennifer is a proud graduate of the University of Windsor, Labour Studies program.
Jennifer Charron
President, Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions
Jennifer Charron is the President of Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions, a local Professional Search Firm with global candidate reach. Logic offers the highest level of executive recruitment expertise and customized workplace strategies. Jennifer has been in human resources and recruitment for over 14 years and is a Certified Personnel Consultant. Jennifer is a past VentureWomen participant and winner of the Top Business Pitch in 2021. Jennifer is also a past award recipient of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year. Jennifer is a proud graduate of the University of Windsor, Labour Studies program.
Jennifer Charron
President, Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions
Jennifer Charron is the President of Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions, a local Professional Search Firm with global candidate reach. Logic offers the highest level of executive recruitment expertise and customized workplace strategies. Jennifer has been in human resources and recruitment for over 14 years and is a Certified Personnel Consultant. Jennifer is a past VentureWomen participant and winner of the Top Business Pitch in 2021. Jennifer is also a past award recipient of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year. Jennifer is a proud graduate of the University of Windsor, Labour Studies program.
Noah Campbell
Director, Government & Community Innovation, Touchless Inc
Noah is responsible for Government & Community Innovation at Touchless Inc. In this role, Noah supports many initiatives including partnerships & business growth. As the former Director, Government Relations & Strategic Projects at WaveDirect, he helped generate over $21m of government investment in connectivity locally & streamlined developer operations. As former Tech Community Program Manager for WEtech Alliance & Invest WindsorEssex, Noah catalyzed digital transformation on our main streets via $1m+ in support to small businesses, developed our tech workforce & worked to diversify our economy by transitioning our region into the automobility capital of Canada. Noah holds a University of Windsor Honours Computer Science degree with distinction.
Noah Campbell
Director, Government & Community Innovation, Touchless Inc
Noah is responsible for Government & Community Innovation at Touchless Inc. In this role, Noah supports many initiatives including partnerships & business growth. As the former Director, Government Relations & Strategic Projects at WaveDirect, he helped generate over $21m of government investment in connectivity locally & streamlined developer operations. As former Tech Community Program Manager for WEtech Alliance & Invest WindsorEssex, Noah catalyzed digital transformation on our main streets via $1m+ in support to small businesses, developed our tech workforce & worked to diversify our economy by transitioning our region into the automobility capital of Canada. Noah holds a University of Windsor Honours Computer Science degree with distinction.
Noah Campbell
Director, Government & Community Innovation, Touchless Inc
Noah is responsible for Government & Community Innovation at Touchless Inc. In this role, Noah supports many initiatives including partnerships & business growth. As the former Director, Government Relations & Strategic Projects at WaveDirect, he helped generate over $21m of government investment in connectivity locally & streamlined developer operations. As former Tech Community Program Manager for WEtech Alliance & Invest WindsorEssex, Noah catalyzed digital transformation on our main streets via $1m+ in support to small businesses, developed our tech workforce & worked to diversify our economy by transitioning our region into the automobility capital of Canada. Noah holds a University of Windsor Honours Computer Science degree with distinction.
Shalicia Harris
Founder & CEO, In Charge Inc.
Shalicia is a project management professional and the founder of In Charge Inc. She has used her personal financial journey and project management background to design innovative financial tools including the ChargeScore. Using this tool, she is helping individuals set financial gaols, understand their overall financial position, and make informed financial decisions. Shalicia also provides financial literacy training for high school, post secondary institutions and for organizations serving youth.
Shalicia Harris
Founder & CEO, In Charge Inc.
Shalicia is a project management professional and the founder of In Charge Inc. She has used her personal financial journey and project management background to design innovative financial tools including the ChargeScore. Using this tool, she is helping individuals set financial gaols, understand their overall financial position, and make informed financial decisions. Shalicia also provides financial literacy training for high school, post secondary institutions and for organizations serving youth.
Shalicia Harris
Founder & CEO, In Charge Inc.
Shalicia is a project management professional and the founder of In Charge Inc. She has used her personal financial journey and project management background to design innovative financial tools including the ChargeScore. Using this tool, she is helping individuals set financial gaols, understand their overall financial position, and make informed financial decisions. Shalicia also provides financial literacy training for high school, post secondary institutions and for organizations serving youth.
Rebecca Stasko
Principal and Lead Strategist, SKO Communications
Rebecca has provided 20 years of communications and marketing solutions for various businesses in both Canada and Europe. Passionate about closing the gap between brand perception and reality, she welcomes the challenge to better align a company's external messaging with the actual brand experience. Highlights locally include her work with Windsor Heart Institute, Pazur EyeCare, Soffi Lighting, Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Hawkins & Co. Accounting, and Festival Event Rentals. Rebecca holds a Post Grad Certificate in Corporate Communications and a Master's in Strategic Communications, where she researched virtual relationship quality.
Rebecca Stasko
Principal and Lead Strategist, SKO Communications
Rebecca has provided 20 years of communications and marketing solutions for various businesses in both Canada and Europe. Passionate about closing the gap between brand perception and reality, she welcomes the challenge to better align a company's external messaging with the actual brand experience. Highlights locally include her work with Windsor Heart Institute, Pazur EyeCare, Soffi Lighting, Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Hawkins & Co. Accounting, and Festival Event Rentals. Rebecca holds a Post Grad Certificate in Corporate Communications and a Master's in Strategic Communications, where she researched virtual relationship quality.
Rebecca Stasko
Principal and Lead Strategist, SKO Communications
Rebecca has provided 20 years of communications and marketing solutions for various businesses in both Canada and Europe. Passionate about closing the gap between brand perception and reality, she welcomes the challenge to better align a company's external messaging with the actual brand experience. Highlights locally include her work with Windsor Heart Institute, Pazur EyeCare, Soffi Lighting, Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Hawkins & Co. Accounting, and Festival Event Rentals. Rebecca holds a Post Grad Certificate in Corporate Communications and a Master's in Strategic Communications, where she researched virtual relationship quality.
Melissa Hopper
Creative Director at Southpoint Publishing
Melissa Hopper is the Creative Director at Southpoint Publishing where she oversees specialty publications, serves as editor of Southpoint Living magazine and is co-host of the Southpoint Living podcast. She has more than twenty years of experience in publishing, public relations, marketing, advertising and business administration, and she often leverages that experience to provide advice to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Melissa previously participated in EPICentre’s VentureWomen program representing Om Ice, a business she co-founded that combines hockey and wellness.
Melissa Hopper
Creative Director at Southpoint Publishing
Melissa Hopper is the Creative Director at Southpoint Publishing where she oversees specialty publications, serves as editor of Southpoint Living magazine and is co-host of the Southpoint Living podcast. She has more than twenty years of experience in publishing, public relations, marketing, advertising and business administration, and she often leverages that experience to provide advice to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Melissa previously participated in EPICentre’s VentureWomen program representing Om Ice, a business she co-founded that combines hockey and wellness.
Melissa Hopper
Creative Director at Southpoint Publishing
Melissa Hopper is the Creative Director at Southpoint Publishing where she oversees specialty publications, serves as editor of Southpoint Living magazine and is co-host of the Southpoint Living podcast. She has more than twenty years of experience in publishing, public relations, marketing, advertising and business administration, and she often leverages that experience to provide advice to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Melissa previously participated in EPICentre’s VentureWomen program representing Om Ice, a business she co-founded that combines hockey and wellness.
Margaret Deneau
Client Manager, Hawkins & Co. Accounting
Margaret Deneau is a client manager at Hawkins & Co. Accounting Professional Corp, an award-winning local firm that uses cloud-based technologies to serve clients across Canada. An entrepreneur before becoming an accountant, she is a past award recipient of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Start-Up of the Year. Margaret brings a unique wealth of experiences to the table, having launched and grown a business self-taught, to her professional training through the rigorous CPA education system, to working with clients in many industries through her work at H&Co. She holds a post-graduate Certificate in Accounting and a Bachelor of Music in piano performance from the University of Windsor.
Margaret Deneau
Client Manager, Hawkins & Co. Accounting
Margaret Deneau is a client manager at Hawkins & Co. Accounting Professional Corp, an award-winning local firm that uses cloud-based technologies to serve clients across Canada. An entrepreneur before becoming an accountant, she is a past award recipient of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Start-Up of the Year. Margaret brings a unique wealth of experiences to the table, having launched and grown a business self-taught, to her professional training through the rigorous CPA education system, to working with clients in many industries through her work at H&Co. She holds a post-graduate Certificate in Accounting and a Bachelor of Music in piano performance from the University of Windsor.
Margaret Deneau
Client Manager, Hawkins & Co. Accounting
Margaret Deneau is a client manager at Hawkins & Co. Accounting Professional Corp, an award-winning local firm that uses cloud-based technologies to serve clients across Canada. An entrepreneur before becoming an accountant, she is a past award recipient of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Start-Up of the Year. Margaret brings a unique wealth of experiences to the table, having launched and grown a business self-taught, to her professional training through the rigorous CPA education system, to working with clients in many industries through her work at H&Co. She holds a post-graduate Certificate in Accounting and a Bachelor of Music in piano performance from the University of Windsor.
Duncan Lam
General Manager, CAMufacturing Solutions Inc.
Duncan Lam has an MBA from the University of Windsor, and is currently the General Manager of CAMufacturing Solutions Inc. CAMufacturing is a software development company in Windsor, and is a member of EPICentre community. Originally from Malaysia, and equipped with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toledo, Ohio, Duncan’s entrepreneurial journey included the founding of specialty gas and cylinder distribution companies in Malaysia and the USA. Prior to joining CAMufacturing Solutions, he also provided business management and consulting services to the companies in the specialty gas industry. He authors children’s book for fun.
Duncan Lam
General Manager, CAMufacturing Solutions Inc.
Duncan Lam has an MBA from the University of Windsor, and is currently the General Manager of CAMufacturing Solutions Inc. CAMufacturing is a software development company in Windsor, and is a member of EPICentre community. Originally from Malaysia, and equipped with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toledo, Ohio, Duncan’s entrepreneurial journey included the founding of specialty gas and cylinder distribution companies in Malaysia and the USA. Prior to joining CAMufacturing Solutions, he also provided business management and consulting services to the companies in the specialty gas industry. He authors children’s book for fun.
Duncan Lam
General Manager, CAMufacturing Solutions Inc.
Duncan Lam has an MBA from the University of Windsor, and is currently the General Manager of CAMufacturing Solutions Inc. CAMufacturing is a software development company in Windsor, and is a member of EPICentre community. Originally from Malaysia, and equipped with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toledo, Ohio, Duncan’s entrepreneurial journey included the founding of specialty gas and cylinder distribution companies in Malaysia and the USA. Prior to joining CAMufacturing Solutions, he also provided business management and consulting services to the companies in the specialty gas industry. He authors children’s book for fun.
Jesse Thompson
Senior Product Designer, Edison Financial
Jesse has over 10 years of experience designing and building software products. He graduated from the Graphic Design program at St. Clair College and the Design Management program at George Brown College in Toronto. He was the founder of Fetch Moto which helped consumers have a faster, easier and more delightful buying experience. He also won the “Tech Startup of the Year”. He is a current member of the Rotary Club of Windsor. He also teaches UI Fundamentals at St. Clair College.
Jesse Thompson
Senior Product Designer, Edison Financial
Jesse has over 10 years of experience designing and building software products. He graduated from the Graphic Design program at St. Clair College and the Design Management program at George Brown College in Toronto. He was the founder of Fetch Moto which helped consumers have a faster, easier and more delightful buying experience. He also won the “Tech Startup of the Year”. He is a current member of the Rotary Club of Windsor. He also teaches UI Fundamentals at St. Clair College.
Jesse Thompson
Senior Product Designer, Edison Financial
Jesse has over 10 years of experience designing and building software products. He graduated from the Graphic Design program at St. Clair College and the Design Management program at George Brown College in Toronto. He was the founder of Fetch Moto which helped consumers have a faster, easier and more delightful buying experience. He also won the “Tech Startup of the Year”. He is a current member of the Rotary Club of Windsor. He also teaches UI Fundamentals at St. Clair College.
Delna Buhariwalla
Co-founder of COOK-UP
Delna co-founded COOK-UP with a belief in the power of food and entrepreneurship to transform our communities. With an MA in Communications and Social Justice from the University of Windsor and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, Delna is most at home connecting areas that align people, purpose and profit. At COOK-UP, Delna blends her food-industry experience, her business acumen, and her love for community to advance COOK-UP's goal of growing an ecosystem that celebrates global foodways, cultivates equity in business ownership, and encourages entrepreneurs to contribute to building community by realizing their own potential.
Delna Buhariwalla
Co-founder of COOK-UP
Delna co-founded COOK-UP with a belief in the power of food and entrepreneurship to transform our communities. With an MA in Communications and Social Justice from the University of Windsor and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, Delna is most at home connecting areas that align people, purpose and profit. At COOK-UP, Delna blends her food-industry experience, her business acumen, and her love for community to advance COOK-UP's goal of growing an ecosystem that celebrates global foodways, cultivates equity in business ownership, and encourages entrepreneurs to contribute to building community by realizing their own potential.
Delna Buhariwalla
Co-founder of COOK-UP
Delna co-founded COOK-UP with a belief in the power of food and entrepreneurship to transform our communities. With an MA in Communications and Social Justice from the University of Windsor and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, Delna is most at home connecting areas that align people, purpose and profit. At COOK-UP, Delna blends her food-industry experience, her business acumen, and her love for community to advance COOK-UP's goal of growing an ecosystem that celebrates global foodways, cultivates equity in business ownership, and encourages entrepreneurs to contribute to building community by realizing their own potential.
