Meet our team

MyStartr team members dedicated to changing lives.

Leadership Team

Angela Simo Brown

(she/her)

Lead Executive, MyStartr

A highly experienced and accomplished leader, Angela has won wide recognition for her success in executing innovative, multi-sector social impact programs. In senior roles with companies such as LoyaltyOne and Air Miles, she helped drive sustainable and scalable societal benefit while ensuring that all outcomes aligned with strategic business goals. Angela was among the Top 100 Canada’s Most Powerful Women recognized by the Women’s Executive Network in 2014, in the category Trailblazers & Trendsetters.

Andre Bravo

(he/him)

Senior Manager, Data Analytics and Insights

Over the last 5 years, Andre has provided data-driven insights and created custom self-serve data tools for internal reporting & analytics capacity for companies like Loblaw, GFL Environmental, and Aurora Cannabis, having also worked as an economist for IHS Markit’s Canadian Economics team and as a Policy Analyst for the Government of Alberta. Andre holds a Master’s degree in Economics from McGill University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Alberta.

Emily Rowland

(she/her)

Director, Marketing, Communications & New Employers

With nearly 20 years' of international experience in marketing and communications, Emily is an effective leader who specializes in brand strategy and full-funnel marketing across a variety of industries. Also a former high school teacher, Emily is passionate about helping young people find a path to success, and making a positive social impact in Canada.