Meet Our People

Born and raised in Québec and New Brunswick, Andre developed an early interest in business through his family’s tourism enterprise. He studied International Relations and Strategic Studies at Université Laval and the University of Ottawa, with a focus on international trade.

Andre began his career with Canada’s Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Global Affairs), contributing to early work on the Free Trade Agreement and the initial stages of NAFTA. He later founded a consulting firm supporting small and medium-sized businesses in international markets and held leadership roles in economic and community development at local, regional, and provincial levels across Québec and Canada.

His experience includes launching and managing industrial parks and business incubators in Canada and internationally, building economic development organizations in Northern communities, and teaching entrepreneurship and business communications. Now based in Edmonton, Andre continues consulting in strategic planning, economic development, export planning, and communications. A founding volunteer of Help One Another Canada, he remains committed to supporting the organization’s growth and impact.

Carla Louenede is a bilingual professional with 7+ years of experience in marketing, project coordination, and operations management. She brings a strong mix of strategic thinking, client service, and process improvement to Help One Another Canada.

Carla supports program development, volunteer coordination, and reporting for key initiatives. Known for her precision, creativity, and collaborative approach, she helps strengthen the foundation’s operations and expand its community impact.

Born in England and raised in Jamaica, Todd holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Management Studies from the University of the West Indies. He began his career with a top international accounting firm, earning professional designations through the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (U.K.) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica.

Todd moved to Edmonton in 1999 and is now a Chartered Professional Accountant working as a legislative auditor. He brings extensive experience supporting not-for-profit organizations—helping establish entities, advising boards, and strengthening governance. Passionate about creating opportunities for those facing barriers, Todd brings that same commitment to Help One Another Canada Foundation.

Koren Cromwell brings 30+ years of experience supporting engineering and related industries, with strong expertise in project planning, coordination, and management support for major, multi-disciplinary projects. She’s known for building effective collaborations across technical teams, business units, and external stakeholders.

Her strengths include managing schedule and budget pressures, coordinating quality, and producing clear technical and marketing communications. As an entrepreneur, Koren has supported diverse sectors—including manufacturing, education, real estate, print media, and nonprofits—delivering creative, practical solutions grounded in the belief that effective solutions don’t have to be complicated.

Celine Chen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Software and a Master’s degree in Marketing. With a strong foundation in both technology and business, she has built a career at the intersection of digital strategy and marketing.

She brings over 15 years of experience across the technology, travel, and e-commerce sectors, where she has led teams and delivered campaigns designed to connect brands with real people. Her background spans global organizations and fast-moving environments—including roles with Lenovo and eLong—as well as e-commerce startups and digital agencies—covering areas such as client solutions, online marketing, and integrated digital initiatives.

Now based in Edmonton, Celine is excited to begin a new chapter in Canada. She is passionate about continuous learning, contributing to her community, and applying her international experience to create positive, meaningful impact.