Reviews
“Lacey is an incredible speaker and facilitator! Lacey came prepared with questions for us beforehand and truly personalized the workshop to fit our needs.
She provided resources for the participants to look at ahead of time, and then afterwards as well.
The participants were fully engaged during the session, lots of comments and discussion in the chat, and Lacey’s use of interactive tools like Menti were a huge bonus. Her slide deck was also very professional!
She is very knowledgeable and passionate about the co-op sector, which the participants loved. It was an honour working with Lacey and we would highly recommend her to any organization in the co-op sector!”
— Meaghan Larkin, Project Assistant, and Kristen Murray, Project Specialist, Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Co-operatives
“Lacey has amazing energy, giving hope in a world that desperately needs it. She moves towards solutions and isn’t easily deterred.
With a diverse background in the co-operative sector, she brings perspective and can pull from her vast network and wide well of knowledge. Plus, she’ll make the experience one that inspires others and leaves things brighter and better than she found them.”
— Erin Hancock, Program Manager, Education,
International Centre for Co-operative Management
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“We met with Lacey to discuss co-op models for our barn transformation project, turning an unused heritage barn into community event and accommodation space with an emphasis on showcasing and uplifting our unique local culture.
Lacey discussed many possibilities for capital-raising and structuring our business. Her knowledge of cooperatives and contacts within the co-op sector provided much food for thought and invigorated us as we plot out our budding business.”
— Bonnie and Greer, Lansingdale Farms in Glengarry, Ontario
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“Lacey is one of the best mentors I’ve ever had!
She’s so passionate and knowledgeable about co-operatives and credit unions and creating sincere member experiences.”
— Melissa Smith, former Member Service Representative, Lakeland Credit Union
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“Lacey is one of the most knowledgeable and engaging speakers and facilitators I have come across in the co-op sector.
Folks leave her sessions with a better understanding of their context and “what next?” along with a renewed energy and confidence in their project. Her skilled aptitude for strategy - particularly when it comes to governance and member engagement - often identifies potential roadblocks before they are reached, allowing time for collaborative planning and solutions.
I have greatly appreciated our shared work and her enduring good humour about the natural bumps and hiccups of any project. I highly recommend her for similar work.”
— Kelly Bowman, former Municipal Economic Development Coordinator, and SFU Community Economic Development graduate
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“Admirable and kind. That was my impression of Lacey upon attending my first training session as a new volunteer for Alberta’s Co-operative Youth Leadership Program. She is brave and compassionate when it comes to her work. She gave me renewed hope when she took us through an interactive session that replicated the experience of starting a new co-op with people in your community.
Lacey is a powerful woman that is passionate about helping others near and far. Most of all, she is a leader capable of guiding others to their best potential. I am grateful for her belief in me and will always cherish the memories I have with her.”
— Alec Dierkhising, former ACCA Co-op Youth Leadership Program volunteer