Where did Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard go to school?

Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard studied at MacEwan University (Public Relations Diploma, Public Relations); Ivey Business School at Western University (Strategic Management of Investor Relations); Crisis Media Training Jeff Ansell & Associates (Crisis Media Relations).

Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard

Investor

Vice President, Brand & Strategic Partnerships at Edmonton Unlimited

Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area

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Arden TseunlockedStephanie: together at Edmonton Unlimited (2024–2026)

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Stephanie: together at Université Sainte-Anne

Stephanie: together at MacEwan University

About

Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard is Vice President, Brand & Strategic Partnerships at Edmonton Unlimited, where she supports connections among innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and community builders. She also runs a consulting practice, Take Roots, focused on strategic communications, public relations, marketing, sponsorship, stakeholder engagement, and fundraising. Her career spans nearly three decades across the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Experience

Edmonton UnlimitedVice President, Brand & Strategic Partnershipscurrent2025 — present
Edmonton UnlimitedVice President, Marketing & Communications2024 — 2025Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Take Roots ConsultingPrincipal & Chief Strategistcurrent2015 — presentEdmonton, Canada
TEC EdmontonDirector, Communications & Marketing2016 — 2017Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
Sofina Foods Inc.Director, Communications & Public Relations2010 — 2015Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
Exciton Technologies Inc.Director, Investor Relations & Communications2009 — 2010
Isotechnika IncDirector, Corporate Communications1999 — 2009
Isotechnika IncCommunications/Investor Relations2001 — 2002

Skills & more

Sponsorship ActivationSponsorship RelationsEvent MarketingMarketing Event PlanningWorkshopsGraphic DesignBrand AwarenessDigital Communication StrategySEO CopywritingVolunteer ManagementSocial Media CommunicationsContent Marketing

+12 more

Media PlanningStrategic Media RelationsContent DevelopmentOnline Reputation ManagementMarketing Communications PlanningWeb Content WritingBusiness StrategyEmployee RelationsFacilitationInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication

Languages French

The Practice of Coaching: An Introduction to Positioning Others — Roy Group Leadership
NFP Governance Essentials Program — Ozone Advisory Group Inc.
Lean Certification — Sofina Foods Canada
Leading Well — Rainforest Alberta
Indigenous Canada Course — University of Alberta
Canadian Securities Course (CSC) — Canadian Securities Institute
Predictive Index Accreditation Certificate — PI Worldwide

From Stephanie's professional profile.

Colleagues at Edmonton Unlimited

Ahmed Khokhar

Director of Finance at Edmonton Unlimited

Ali Sidki

Founder Success, Operations Lead at Edmonton Unlimited

Andrea Motta

Senior Accountant at Edmonton Unlimited

Anil Vinayak

PSI Engagement Lead at Edmonton Unlimited

Annamieke Johannes

Workshop Facilitator Lead at Edmonton Unlimited

Arden Tse

Investment Manager at Yaletown Partners

Arden Tse

Investment Manager, Yaletown Partners at Edmonton Unlimited

Blaine Labonte

President, DJI Capital at Edmonton Unlimited

Frequently asked questions

Who is Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard?: Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard is Vice President, Brand & Strategic Partnerships at Edmonton Unlimited, where she supports connections among innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and community builders. She also runs a consulting practice, Take Roots, focused on strategic communications, public relations, marketing, sponsorship, stakeholder engagement, and fundraising. Her career spans nearly three decades across the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Where does Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard work?: Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard is Vice President, Brand & Strategic Partnerships at Edmonton Unlimited.
Where did Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard go to school?: Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard studied at MacEwan University (Public Relations Diploma, Public Relations); Ivey Business School at Western University (Strategic Management of Investor Relations); Crisis Media Training Jeff Ansell & Associates (Crisis Media Relations).