We're excited to have SPECIAL GUEST: KEN LIMA-COELHO

Vp Marketing and Communications at YMCA Calgary

Join us for this month's Supper for the Soul on June 24th

6PM - Gather for fellowship and a meal

6:30 - Join us for an engaging discussion about the importance of community

KEN LIMA-COELHO

Ken is a passionate storyteller and connector with over 25 years experience in broadcasting, brand and fund development, the arts and community-building.
 
A graduate of the University of Calgary in communications and the University of King's College (Halifax) in journalism, Ken is enjoying his role as Vice President, Community Engagement for YMCA Calgary, a charity promoting healthy and wellness, leadership development and community development. He previously served on the Board of Directors for YMCA Calgary.
 
Prior to his current role, Ken held increasingly senior positions at CBC Calgary in television, radio and communications, marketing and brand.
 
He's a familiar voice to Calgarians through his hosting and producing work on CBC Radio One's The Homestretch, the Calgary Eyeopener and Alberta@Noon. He has also been a national television host, producer and executive producer for CBC News Network (previously CBC Newsworld), and was Senior Communications Officer for CBC Calgary, focused on sponsorships and community partnerships.
 
Ken held the role of Vice President of Development at Glenbow Museum and also lead both the educational and visitor experience portfolios for the museum.
 
Ken is a well-known and busy community emcee for numerous organizations including The Calgary Foundation, University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, Calgary Economic Development and the Calgary Stampede. 
 
As a volunteer, Ken is currently chair of the Arts and Heritage Grants Advisory Committee at The Calgary Foundation, and a member of the Foundation's Grants Committee. He’s also a member of the Community Advisory Committee for the Best of Calgary initiative and a board director with cSPACE Projects.
 
He has also served on the boards of Youth Singers of Calgary and Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO) and been active on committees at Education Matters and Bow Valley College.
 
In June 2020, Ken received The Calgary Award for Community Advocate - Individual from The City of Calgary. 
 
In his spare time, Ken is a founding member of the well-known comedy a cappella group The Heebee-jeebees, a husband and the father of two cool kids.