Who We Are

Vikram Seth

Vibrant, veracious and certainly ambitious, Vikram Seth is constantly discovering new ways to break barriers as LoKnow’s Founder and CEO. Now an established leader in the digital advertising and ad tech industry, LoKnow isn’t Vik’s first entrepreneurial rodeo. He previously headed a national student advertising company known for serving universities as far back as 2013. Recognizing the widespread need for a forerunner in new ways of targeted advertising, Vik founded LoKnow to be that industry leader. Today, LoKnow’s growing client scope is endless, from national grocery chains and trucking companies, to financial banking, pizza chains and international e-commerce organizations. 

One of few to reach ‘inbox zero’ every morning, Vik prides himself on leading by example. Between envisioning new tech products and steering them to where they can do the most good, Vik is always thinking three steps ahead. At the helm of an expanding company, his unquenchable love of learning keeps him energized — including tapping into new markets and understanding how best to enact LoKnow’s vision. A natural born people-person, his passion for building connections and providing support is apparent, whether that’s digesting new trends to keep clients up to date, or figuring out ways to maintain LoKnow’s vibrant workplace culture.

Vik’s innate wonder for novelty keeps him well-read, well-watched and well-travelled. He finds balance between trying every new restaurant in Calgary, and frequenting the same spot a million times. When he’s not at his desk, you can find him reading the daily news, keeping up with new music, shows and movies, or getting lost in the TikTok FYP. His insatiable media appetite leaves him as the go-to trivia buff both in the office and out. Don’t be afraid to drop him a line about your latest HBO binge — chances are the show you’re watching, he’s seen twice!

Tyler Hanson

Tyler wishfully describes himself as a “senior millennial,” but he is unavoidably the office dad. Whether he’s dispensing wisdom or busting guts with his subtle wit, he’s always happy to lend his guidance to the LoKnow team. A “Knower” since day one, he served on LoKnow’s Board of Directors since the company’s founding before stepping into the role of President in 2020. An engineer and proud alumnus of the University of Alberta, Tyler is no stranger to the boardroom. He likes to give back to his alma mater by volunteering his time serving on both the U of A Senate and the Alumni Council.

True to his nurturing nature, Tyler is happiest tending to his garden or spending time playing basketball with his kids. He’s currently working towards a really unstoppable old-guy catch-and-shoot three-pointer. Here’s hoping an errant rebound doesn’t land in his precious raspberries!

Don’t let his air of respectability fool you, though – Tyler knows how to let his hair down once in a while. His go-to party trick is he can recite pi to 35 decimal places. (Spoiler—the 35th digit is 8!)

Ali Murji

Bio coming soon!

Cerise Eugenio

Imagine the Monopoly man, now make him a woman in a fancy crystal studded black tux, add in a cherry red cape and that is Cerise for you! Here’s why. Cerise has always had her eyes on the cash. She’s naturally had a keen interest in managing money at a very early age and that is exactly what she does today. As the Director of Finance & Administration, Cerise brings more than 10 years of industry experience in the realm of finance, operations, administration and executive management. Why the cherry red cape you ask? Because she’s like a superhero with her genuine willingness to help save the day in the best way she can. All the while being equipped with the technical skills, professional credentials as a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, and Certified Fraud Examiner.

Her outgoing nature has granted her the title “The Glue”! That’s because Cerise’s house became the hub for many social gatherings amongst her friends. She’s passionate about bringing people of different personal and professional backgrounds together and has been integral in helping them make connections as well. With the network she’s built, she’s fostered a strong supportive environment where encouraging everyone to reach their full potential is not uncommon.

As a way to complement her career in finance where precision and accuracy are key, Cerise expresses herself through other creative avenues like singing, recording cover songs, playing the piano and freelance modelling where she takes on photoshoots and runway shows. When Cerise isn’t professionally or artistically taking over the world, she plays sports such as volleyball, softball and golf.

Gabriela Domanico

Gabby’s passion for lifelong learning has left her well-read, well-rounded and well-learned. Starting her career in banking and finance at ATB, Gabby has worn many different hats during her past tenures. With experience in both leadership and sales as a Personal Relationship Manager, Personal Banking Manager, Branch Manager and Business Development Manager, she was awarded with ATB’s ‘President League’ award three times over the decade! Gabby joined the world of technical recruitment in response to her longstanding fascination with the tech start-up world. With her interest to join the grass-root movements of an innovative company that was disrupting the tech world, Gabby found her way to LoKnow.

With her signature laugh, Gabby’s incandescent personality can light up any room, and make her clients feel at home. Despite back-to-back client meetings filling her days, Gabby values taking a well-needed break in her downtime. A big advocate of the ‘work hard, play hard’ mantra, you can often find her hitting her favourite Pilates studio over the lunch hour or seizing sunny evenings to connect with family and friends on her rooftop patio.

Gabby has owned three franchises of her own over the years, however, when she’s not nose-deep in projects, travelling is her pastime of choice. With an appreciation for experiencing new, unique cultures, some of Gabby’s favourite visits so far have included Ibiza, Thailand, Mykonos and the Amalfi Coast. A classically trained pianist, and an undefeated Tetris champion, Gabby’s zest for knowledge and learning has made her a valuable addition to the LoKnow team, and a beloved director on our Strategy & Sales team.

Cam Sullivan

An outdoor enthusiast through and through, Cam is an avid hiker, runner, snowboarder, wakeboarder and mountain biker. He’s been involved in three avalanches, two Death Races and even caught a fish once while wakeboarding. How this guy is still alive, we’re not quite sure. It could be due to his eternal optimism. Cam always wakes up on the right side of the bed and might just be the friendliest guy you’ve ever met. He’ll converse with you for hours on any topic, including how to find the best lighting for nature photography, how to rebuild your car’s engine—he rebuilt his first when he was 14—or even the finer details of particle physics and quantum field theory. Cam has an MBA from Queens where he won multiple internal and external case studies, and also studied in Hong Kong while a University of Alberta student working on his BCom in Marketing and Business Law. Cam’s passion for life, learning, adventure—and fast cars—follows him from home to the office. He’ll always go the extra mile when it comes to client care and won’t stop working until every part of a campaign is race-ready.

Adam Riedlhuber

Adam is a natural bundle of energy on our team of Knowers. Lethbridge-born and raised, Adam’s background began in Urban Studies, where his strategic thinking and ability to see the bigger picture groomed him into the wealth of knowledge he is today. Through his journey, he’s always pictured himself joining the hustle and bustle of “the big city” and living on the Red Mile. Eventually both happened and Adam found himself at LoKnow!

As cliche as it sounds, Adam loves living an active lifestyle. Unquestionably an outdoors person, Adam enjoys everything from golfing, volleyball and running, to cycling, backcountry skiing, and even wake surfing. Although, his affinity for outdoor sports somehow transferred into a love for 10 pin bowling (currently seeking a local roster spot)! Adam is an office wanderer, not often found behind his desk – when he’s not starting the day with a morning workout, he’s ending it with some fresh air at the dog park, courtesy of his Australian Labradoodle, Marvel. Yes, Marvel like the MCU – Captain America wielding Thor’s hammer still gives him goosebumps to this day. Adam prides himself on his DVD collection with Christian Bale’s Batman or Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy on CD, and his uncanny talent for remembering the lyrics to almost any song – country not included.

Known for his incredible emotional intelligence, Adam genuinely loves meeting new people, and comes to life around them. Adam’s positive outlook on life has proven to be both infectious and uplifting. He indulges in the little things, like his daily black coffee IV drip, obsessive cleaning breaks and consuming his weight in sushi. His long term goals are humbly simple (and relatable), including quality hip mobility throughout the years, becoming a Girl Dad (see urban dictionary) and learning to cook hard-boiled eggs that actually peel properly.

Vi Nguyen

Hey there, sports fans! You might know your stuff but we bet you’re not as fanatic as Vi. Her goal is to visit every stadium in North America and she’s already hit 15 of them. She religiously watches football every Sunday and various other sports nearly nine months of the year with her dad and friends, cheering for the Seahawks, Oilers and Dodgers. She’s also huge into hot yoga and snowboarding. So much so that she’ll drive four hours from Edmonton to Banff to catch a good snowfall for a day of shredding down a mountain and then drive home. Her collection game is on point too. Being a bit of a sneakerhead, Vi collects shoes, mostly vintage Jordans, and has more than 40 pairs. Born and raised in Edmonton, Vi studied marketing at MacEwan University and has always been interested in the creative processes of advertising (maybe partially due to being a big Mad Men fan). But she might argue the best lessons come from the mob. At least on screen. Vi loves all things mafia-related like Casino, Goodfellas and The Sopranos, and as far back as she can remember always wanted to be a gangster. Jokes!

Ben Goliath

Ben likes to keep active by going to the gym, playing hockey and snowboarding. You’d think he’d have some painful broken bone stories to share, but his calcium stores are too strong for that as he’s never so much as had a fracture. Ben’s love of sports extends to the professional leagues and the Blue Jays, Cowboys and Oilers get his loudest cheers—but that’s where the noise ends. He’s not one of those guys who’ll yell, “Missed a spot!” at unsuspecting zamboni drivers. He understands the pressure of having an arena full of people watching you manoeuvre a giant mop around the ice since he used to drive one himself. Ben graduated with a BCom from MacEwan University, and is also a NAIT Marketing grad. Before coming our way he worked as a trainmaster at CN. This guy has had the coolest jobs! Ben likes to spend his weekends camping and brings along his very silly husky-cross Stella. If he happens to be sticking around the city he’ll either be sitting on a patio, drink in hand, or bingeing a new Netflix series while waiting for HBO to release the latest season of Game of Thrones. Oh, and he believes that all of Westeros is screwed with a white walker dragon on the loose.

Sonney Sandhu

With more than ten years of experience in the accounting world, Sonney brings a wealth of financial expertise to LoKnow. Beginning his career in banking as a Financial Advisor, Sonney decided to shift his focus to accounting. He took the leap and went back to school, earning his CPA Designation and kicking off his accounting career. Good thing too—we’re lucky to have him as a Controller on our F&A team!

Outside the office, Sonney likes to spend his days with his family, particularly his 2 children who keep him busy and always on his toes. In the warmer seasons, you’ll likely find Sonney finessing his swing on the golf course. He once set a goal for himself to hit in the 70’s, and recently hit a 76—one of the proudest moments in his life, rivaled only by the day he learned to moonwalk.

Amanda Cooke

A true people’s person at heart! Amanda has 15 years of serving experience under her belt as well as floor walking and managing at The Keg. She applies all the people’s skills she’s gained over the years to her professional marketing career. Having graduated from SAIT and having worked as a Marketing Client Coordinator for a year before joining LoKnow, Amanda’s skill, creativity and charm exceptionally shine when doing client-facing work at LoKnow as a Coordinator of Strategy & Sales.

Amanda has unrelenting energy when it comes to achieving goals that she sets her mind to. That’s always the case when she makes sure to plan workouts with her sister, meal preps and stays active. But even more so when she went back to school, made it to the dean’s list as she graduated, all while working full-time, living on her own, and taking care of her dog, Bentley who she’s had for 8 years! Bentley is Amanda’s small Bichon who looks angelic but acts like a huge dog who needs to assert his presence!

If there is one thing that particularly shines about Amanda, it would be her ability to play music that goes exactly with the mood and/or the weather! On top of that, her hidden talents include singing, being fluent in French, and slowly convincing people to join TikTok.

Regan Dennehy

Regan moved back to his hometown of Winnipeg after a 25-year hiatus down under. He got his start selling sporting goods before branching into the ski industry at Sun Ice Ski Wear in Calgary. As sales manager, he signed the Canadian National Ski Team to the brand and the Team started to win! Coincidence? Sales went from 1M to 40M and the brand was awarded Official supplier to 88 Calgary Winter Olympics. This was a big win as Regan’s first love has always been skiing. He’s heli-skied in the Kootenays, spent 250 days at Whistler, and skied Banff, Aspen, Jackson Hole, Vail and Tahoe, to name a few. In ‘94 the family moved to Melbourne where Regan worked with Callaway Golf as the national sales manager for the South Pacific. He’s the kind of guy who’s got a great energy and will try anything once. In Australia he learned to surf, drive on the wrong side of the road and call a sweater a jumper. Since he’s been back in Canada, he’s started skiing and ice skating again and riding his bike every day. He’s also got a thing for old speed boats—and owned a 22′  mahogany boat. He loves the varnish, the sound of the motor, the wind in his hair and being on the water.

Royden Thomson

Have a question about cars? Ask Royden! Since applying his marketing degree within the automotive industry, car knowledge has become second nature for him. After relocating to Edmonton from Ontario as a District Manager for General Motors, Royden’s ambition to delve deeper into marketing analytics finally led him to LoKnow!

We’re learning that Royden’s a man of many talents – not only can he drive a manual transmission (no surprises here!) but he’s also a self-proclaimed pun-master, dad-joke connoisseur and probably has one of the highest records of Cadbury Mini Eggs consumed in one sitting. Like any other husband and dog dad, you can usually find Royden trying to convince his wife that tofu isn’t all that bad or visiting the local dog park multiple times a day. Parent to Lily, a two-year-old Labradoodle and an 11-year-old Russian Blue Cat named Socrates, Royden spends his free time balancing Lily’s constant need for cuddles and Socrates’ habit of eating before the sun comes up.

With the free time that Royden does find, he enjoys watching reruns of Schitt’s Creek, spontaneous weekend trips to Jasper, and long bike rides through the river valley to discover new hidden places in nature. Much to his own surprise, he’s not the biggest fan of camping as his fear of being eaten by wolves > his love for s’mores.

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Tabitha Bell

Originally from Sydney, Australia, Tabitha has certainly made her mark in the ad industry. Shortly after earning her degree in Advertising, she worked with Australia’s largest media network and later put her passion for travelling to work as National Account Manager for Hamilton Island, the largest tourist destination in the Great Barrier Reef. She made the move to Canada in 2021, trading sun and surf for snow and … snow, seeking to expand her career into the realm of advertising technology. Seeing the strides LoKnow was making in the ad tech space, she was delighted to join the team and help make digital advertising a beneficial experience for clients and customers alike.

A seasoned world traveler, Tabitha has been to more than 30 countries, joyously soaking up the culture and cuisine of each locale. After settling in Canada, hiking and snowboarding quickly became Tabitha’s favourite ways to appreciate the beauty of her new country. At home, she prefers the tried-and-true pleasures of sleeping in, shopping, and wining and dining with friends. Tabitha truly lives the high life, whether at home or abroad!

Divleen Kang

Meet Divleen, a self-proclaimed monkey! Divleen learned how to do aerial silk aerobics at Circofit because she enjoys focusing on sense development, balance, core development, and flexibility. This Thursday evening tradition keeps her motivated and fired up all throughout the week!

Like the true Gryffindor that she is, Divleen is always curious about how things work, why things are a certain way, and how she can advance herself. To satiate her curiosity about the world, Divleen went on an exchange trip to Vienna to finish her BComm degree and travelled to twenty-two countries in 2017! Her goal is to always have the number of countries she’s visited exceed her age numerically.

Divleen is always looking to grow and challenge herself. Having graduated from the University of Alberta after she studied HR, she particularly wanted to satisfy the love she has for building relationships and connecting with people to help in any way she can.

As someone who is always intrigued by human and consumer behaviour, Divleen enjoys working with LoKnow’s clients, researching their customer base, and learning more about their industries.

Michelle Chan

Michelle moved to Vancouver a few years ago from Hong Kong and is quite the linguist. She perfected her English by getting involved in student groups, working in a bubble tea shop and joining an a cappella choir. She also speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean—thank you, Korean dramas!—a little bit of Japanese and enough Portuguese to teach her friends how to swear. She has become quite accustomed to the West Coast’s laid-back lifestyle and loves looking up at the sky and the tall trees. She says in Hong Kong the buildings are so tall she didn’t have the opportunity to enjoy nature in the same way. She’s noticed that even our escalators are laid-back, whereas in Hong Kong they’re so fast that if you’re not paying attention you could fly right off. Michelle studied communications and publishing at Simon Fraser University and has an interest in book-jacket design. She loves a simple image that uses the right colour scheme to capture a reader’s attention—you might say she really does judge a book by its cover. She loves wandering and exploring the city, book in hand, and if she’s not hanging out at a coffee shop in Gastown, she’s most likely lounging around English Bay.

Samantha Craig

Meet Samantha: giggly, honest, hard-working, proud Taylor Swift fan, all tied together with a smile. Graduating from BCIT’s Marketing Management – Marketing Communications program kicked off Samantha’s decade-long love story with media. Working at radio stations and agencies, she earned a reputation for anticipating project needs and potential problems, shaking them off as if she knew they were trouble.

When she needs to calm down, she likes to meticulously plan her next globetrotting adventure, sourcing the best deals and setting firm budgets and itineraries to ensure maximum happiness for evermore. She’s amassed an impressive collection of souvenir Starbucks mugs from gorgeous and exotic locales like Dubai and Edmonton. She once chased down a person she saw drinking a Frappuccino in Mykonos just to ask where the Starbucks was!

Such fearless determination has led to much success in her career. In a previous job, she won the company’s coveted sales award after only being there a year, a prize that included a trip to Cancun! Of course, the first thing she did there was go to Starbucks. She no doubt had to fill a blank space in her mug collection.

Stephen Schiavone

Have you ever seen the movie Cocktail with Tom Cruise? It’s actually a biopic of Stephen’s life, well, all except for the wealthy New Yorkers, illegitimate pregnancies, and excessive drama. When he’s not working at LoKnow, Stephen runs a small catering and pop-up restaurant company. He has a passion for fine food and a well-made cocktail. Known for hosting a mean dinner party, Stephen honed his skills cooking for his fraternity brothers at the University of Alberta, where he studied political science and economics. He’s also a fanatic about playing sports. All sports. He plays competitive soccer and recreational everything else, and you can’t shut him up about hockey pools, fantasy football, and any other imaginary sports played for fake internet points. Stephen’s other idea of fun is playing strategy board games into the wee hours of the morning. He’s a detail noticer and will work hard to make sure every project he undertakes ends up wowing those around him.

Adrian Hasley

Adrian was introduced to digital marketing in his college days, dipping his toes into the world of freelance work in content creation and social media. Passionate about helping businesses grow, he was drawn to LoKnow, where he could work on advertising strategy and execution within the A&O team—that, and the idea of working alongside a team instead of having to do it all himself!

Though none of his pets could join him on the trek to Canada, Adrian is a pet-parent to four dogs, plenty of fish, and multiple birds. He admittedly has a special place in his heart for his pet Sun Conure named Blue—though its feathers are ironically a mix of yellow and red. A self-taught barista, Adrian will happily pass up a Starbucks or Tims run for a warm cup of home-brewed coffee, courtesy of his professional equipment. When he’s not crafting his own cold brew or pining for his many pets, Adrian unwinds by learning songs by ear on the piano, sax, guitar and bass.

Aela Canicosa

Born and raised in the Philippines, Aela is no stranger to Media Communications. Working in Advertising even before her move to Canada, Aela had the chance to flex her creative muscles at a number of small businesses. Eager to further her knowledge in the realm of advertising, she took the plunge (even further) into the world of Digital Marketing, taking almost every course you could think of online. Captivated by LoKnow’s mission and vision, Aela knew she wanted to join the team and help others understand digital ads. Although, she admits our furrier Knowers may have played a part as well—Aela has a few furry friends of her own—five pups to be exact! She hopes to one day bring them from the Philippines and recruit them to our headshot hall of fame.

In true Leo fashion, Aela embraces her productive side by squeezing in a morning workout everyday. On weekends, she tries to find balance between doing everything she’s ever wanted to do, and camping out on her couch to catch up on K-Dramas (could that be a Libra rising?). Also a proud Army, Aela is always ready for any convo about all things BTS, and loves meeting fellow fans. On the days she finds herself outdoors, she likes to move it, move it! She’s always on the move — from running and hiking, to biking to skating, Aela is intent on finding new ways to break a sweat!

Alex Cao-Huu

Freshly equipped with a BA in Communication & Media Studies from York University, Alex is bringing along a diverse range of marketing experience to LoKnow! Alex’s journey includes invaluable contributions to the non-profit and hospitality sectors, where he honed his skills in crafting compelling narratives. Adding to his vast list of superpowers, Alex’s most recent accomplishments include empowering tech and eCommerce retailers to conquer the online realm and surpass their marketing objectives. Known for his collaborative spirit, Alex is always ready to lend a helping hand to his team members!

A die-hard Raptors fan for life, Alex has eyes on every game cheering them to victory! Aside from being a Toronto sports fan, Alex is equally excited about the food scene and is all about checking out the newest spots — bonus points for sushi and taco joints! Staying active is key for Alex and he makes it a point to hit the gym every day after work. Outside of his daily circuits, Alex loves to get his steps in while strolling with his pup pal Sandy!

Alim Jamal

Alim’s love for marketing dates back to his BCIT days, where he got his Marketing Communications Diploma, and later on, a Bachelor of Business Administration to follow. Before becoming a Knower, Alim was an expert in the B2B technology industry, with a focus in the automotive advertising realm. With extensive experience in digital, product, and growth marketing, Alim is revved (ha!) to finally expand his client marketing skills as one of our Strategy and Sales Coordinators.

Alim is the happiest (and ironically, the most stressed) during an intense game of football. A die-hard New Orleans Saints fan, every Sunday you can find him parked on the couch from 10 am to 9 pm bingeing as many games as he can. When he’s not dedicatedly watching NFL Redzone, he spends his free time travelling, hitting the gym and keeping-up-to-date with the stock market.

A proven polyglot, Alim can speak four and a half languages, namely English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kutchi and some basic Spanish. With his fervor to learn more, Alim aspires to master his leadership skills as his career progresses – manager, executive, and then who knows? Alim for Office 2024?

Amy Brown

Back when the internet was young and fresh, teenage Amy taught herself how to make websites. Her inspirations? Mandy Moore, O-Town and rainbows. Yass! She studied software engineering at university and went on to build a pop-culture website empire that included sites on Hunger Games, Game of Thrones and actors Darren Criss and Robert Pattinson, which at one point was pulling in 10 million page views per month. At the same time, she managed to play 200 days’ worth of World of Warcraft. Amy loves Game of Thrones and co-created a GoT podcast and travelled to Croatia to visit King’s Landing—Red Keep! When she was 12 her family moved to Botswana for a year where their safari jeep once got stuck between a mama elephant and her baby. Amy loves animals and has been vegan for eight years—she decided to cut off meat cold turkey (get it?). Amy is big on weightlifting and you can find her at the gym four or five nights a week. She’s the kind of person who loves life and doesn’t take anything too seriously, classic Gryffindor. If she’s really engrossed in a project she’ll lose all track of time and stay up until 3am working on it.

Anika Reilander

Lively, upbeat, and always sufficiently hydrated, Anika electrifies the office with her top-tier conversations and thorough analysis of the latest Netflix phenomenon. Graduating from MacEwan University in 2020, she worked in various marketing roles before landing at LoKnow, where she’s excited to learn and grow as part of such an exciting and fast-moving enterprise.

Nipping at Anika’s heels is her best pal Tilly, a Miniature Schnauzer / Toy Bichon Poodle cross and ball-catcher extraordinaire! The two are practically inseparable, whether they’re walking in the park, bingeing an entire TV series in one night, or following that up with a well-deserved daytime snooze!

Annie Vu

Born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Annie made her Canadian debut pursuing an education in Communication Studies. In her past role as a full-stack in-house marketer, she’s taken on everything from running webinars to developing content plans and designing creative assets. These days she puts her curiosity and expertise to work optimizing ads as part of  our A&O team.

Alongside her appetite for new knowledge, Annie has quite the interest in sampling new menus. She often spends her weekends catching up with both food and friends in the city. When the unpredictable Canadian weather permits, you might be lucky enough to spot Annie on an adventure to find stray cats on the street. When it doesn’t, she enjoys cozying up in bed for some quality time watching K-dramas, Viking movies or nature documentaries on Netflix.

Becka Cooper

She’s style, she’s grace — she’s Becka, another A&O ace! Wielding both a Fashion Marketing Diploma from AI Vancouver and a Digital Communications certificate from MRU, Becka executes her daily tasks  meticulously and with impeccable style. Prior to joining LoKnow, Becka engrossed herself in the marketing industry, dabbling in web design, social media, copywriting, and graphic design, before stumbling into the world of advertising. With her ongoing fascination  for all things advertising-related — kudos to Don Draper — she’s excited to soak up all the incredible things LoKnow has to offer. Combining her affinity for working with clients and analyzing data, Becka is right at home on our A&O team.

In her downtime, Becka likes to squeeze in a few pages of the newest book she’s reading before being bombarded by her needy cats, Hunter and Gus. Outside of her house, all Becka needs to feel at home is a passport and some sturdy hiking boots, as her eagerness to learn has taken her on many  adventures in far-off places. Whether it’s traveling solo in a foreign country or taking courses to learn something new, Becka feels her best when she’s taking on a unique challenge or acquiring a new skill. Her most recent endeavor? Learning to make the perfect melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon bun.

Brian Chapman

Quiet on set! Brian can belt out that clarion call at higher than 110 decibels when needed, having worked as an assistant director in Toronto’s film industry for ten years. At any given point during a day he was responsible for dozens of actors and stunt personnel, and coordinating over 100 crew. Making sure they were in the right place at the right time, fixing problems, thinking on the fly and basically creating order against an unyielding tide of chaos—actors, am I right? Brian then completed post-grad studies in PR and Interactive Marketing Communications and worked as a freelancer before making the journey west. His pastimes include creating card and board games and TV show outlines. He has even created characters, mostly villains, that have appeared on television. Brian’s pretty much a jack-of-all-trades and regardless of the project he’s working on, he’s listening to a soundtrack tailored to the job. Brainstorming walks at night might call for one of his favourite horror soundtracks, while showing up early to crunch some pre-morning tasks might demand that the office sound like a 3am rave.

Chhavi Kumari

Bio coming soon!

Dagger

I’mma bite you nom nom nom.

Dana Lopez

Dana’s professional journey began in the Philippines, where she worked at an agency specializing in SEO and search advertising. Determined to delve full-time into digital marketing, she moved to Winnipeg to pursue further education at the University of Manitoba. She went on to work for a small jewelry company where she was involved in every facet of their marketing operation, from website design to content creation. This crash course in digital drew her to LoKnow, giving her the opportunity to further hone her skills with our cutting-edge ad tech.

Dana loves being creative. Even at her jewelry job, she got to flex her creativity by designing cool engagement rings and use her penchant for photography to capture compelling product shots. She also enjoys painting, travel, and ending each day at the gym for some kickboxing.

Daniel Alem

Bio coming soon!

Deniz Firat

Check out Deniz, LoKnow’s resident chess champ! Once a pawn a time, Deniz competed for Turkey’s national chess team, before moving to Vancouver to study business at UBC. After graduation she chose to pursue a career in client-facing marketing, marrying her penchant for strategy and long-term planning with her desire to build strong working relationships.

A true extrovert, Deniz is happiest when surrounded by family & friends, be it while working, cooking, or just hanging out. Among her prized possessions is her collection of cards and letters from friends, a constant reminder of how much she’s valued. Her life goal is to have balance and joy in all parts of her life, including having a rewarding career working with great people where she always looks forward to Mondays. Checkmate, sister!

Dora Chan

Friendly, open-minded and easy-going, Dora is a true digital marketing professional. With a Marketing Management degree from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, she’s worked in marketing positions at several companies in the Hong Kong area. Her proudest accomplishment was helping her firm double their ad conversions, which brought in new clients and assisted the company’s expansion into the global market. She eventually brought her expertise to Canada, where she currently sharpens her skills as part of LoKnow’s A&O team.

In contrast to the energetic world of digital marketing, Dora favours tranquility in her free time. She often practices yoga to relax, relieve stress and keep both body and mind refreshed. She’s also keen on flower arranging, a relaxing hobby that brings joy and colour into her life as well as the lives of others. A well-made bouquet makes the perfect gift to brighten someone’s day!

Elizabeth Silverton

Bio coming soon!

Grace Hardman

A former competitive speed skater, Grace has a business acumen as sharp as her skate blades. She earned her BBA from Capilano University in 2021, during which she applied her competitive spirit in several national and international case competitions. After completing a post-graduate marketing research and strategy internship, she joined LoKnow for the opportunity to work with talented people and exciting, ever-improving technologies.

A true athlete, Grace likes to keep mind, body and soul in tip-top shape. She begins each day with a game of Wordle to fire up the little grey cells, then takes to the outdoors for a bike ride or a walk with her dog, Bo. She loves to swim, so if it’s summertime and there’s a body of water nearby, she’s there. Her biggest source of pride is her passport: a testament to her love of travel, full of stamps from all the wonderful places she’s been to, and with plenty of space for wherever the next adventure takes her!

Gus

Yip.

Hannah Waples

For such a short time in the industry, Hannah has an impressive list of accomplishments. While pursuing her Bachelor of Commerce from MacEwan University, she worked as a freelance digital marketing coordinator for several companies, running ad campaigns and managing social media content, and even helping a client develop their brand kit and website from scratch! Co-op placements saw her developing training materials with the City of Edmonton, as well as creating and coordinating content for a psychology firm’s nine social media channels. Armed with her degree and a healthy amount of real-world experience, Hannah’s next step was to bring her remarkable digital media expertise to LoKnow.

As someone who likes to keep busy, Hannah spends her off-time being outdoors and active: yoga, walking, hiking, and traveling count among her favourite pastimes. A certified foodie, she loves to cook, and her mission in life is to cook a dish from every country in the world. Although she loves dogs, she cannot adopt one due to a household allergy. Not one to be deterred, Hannah channels that disappointment into being the favourite aunt among all her friends’ fur babies!

Holly Kowall

Bio coming soon!

Holly Lavallee

Bubbly & knowledgeable with a healthy dose of sarcasm, Holly loves the fast-paced world of marketing, and is energized by the creativity and endless learning opportunities afforded by the ever-evolving industry. She was attracted to LoKnow in no small part because we are obviously dog people—with two canine companions of her own, she knew she’d fit in just fine! As part of our S&S team, Holly is always ready to sink her teeth into digital marketing, staying on top of industry developments so she can leverage the latest tech for the benefit of our clients.

Holly loves to learn new things and start new projects. She prides herself on being hands on—as a new homeowner, she taught herself how to take on various household projects, and may just become the next Mike Holmes! Whether at home or in the office, she strives to be the go-to person who can answer any question and overcome any challenge that comes her way.

Jayesh Gaad

A Vancouverite by way of Goa, India, Jayesh brings a wealth of digital and traditional marketing experience to our team. He got the lowdown on LoKnow from a knower friend who emphasized, among other things, how much fun it was to work here. Investigating further, he found LoKnow’s values very much aligned with his own and welcomed the chance to apply his expertise as the S&S crew’s latest campaign wizard!

In his downtime, Jayesh loves to watch Korean dramas or anime (One Piece FTW!), or simply relax with a Brandon Sanderson novel. His newest hobby is exploring Vancouver while spending time with his wonderful wife and two dogs, Ichigo & Nini (in case you needed proof he’s an anime fan).

Jeanny Owolabi

Bio coming soon!

John Yuag

A proud graduate from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, John is no stranger to excelling in the wide world of marketing. Taking the Enactus National Competition by storm, John led his team as the Vice President of Marketing, earning themselves recognition for their passion and team spirit. John continues to jump on any opportunity to learn everything and anything he can about marketing — a trait that has him right at home on our S&S team!

Not one to shy away from a challenge, John was a competitive Table Tennis player in the Philippines, taking home the city championship – not once, but two years in a row! These days you can find him shooting hoops on the basketball court, camping with his family across the Prairies, or watching F1 #teammercedes with his trusty feline musketeer, Aramis.

Julie Phung

North York born and raised, Julie pursued post-secondary education in industrial print processes, with a hint of marketing and graphic design mixed in. That small taste was enough for her to pivot full-tilt into the world of marketing. After completing her degree and internship, she came across LoKnow and was keen to join the team. Between the strides we were making in the world of advertising tech and the supportive culture at LoKnow, she felt it was the perfect environment to learn and hone her craft. All the pets on the team page helped too!

Friendly, honest and personable, Julie is a connoisseur of delicious food and viral TikToks. She spends her free time trying out new restaurants in the Toronto area, loving the fact she can explore a vast world of different cuisines in her own backyard.

Juno

Woof.

Kangling Liao

Bio coming soon!

Katelyn Haisley

Bio coming soon!

Kyla Gaudreau

Bio coming soon!

Lily

Known to be gassy.

Marvel

Who’s a good boi?

Masoud Farsi

With a background in design, Masoud is fascinated by intricate details. Having studied Industrial Design at the Tehran University of Art in Iran, Masoud developed a love for digital marketing, prompting him to further his education after moving to Canada with his family. Since graduating from the Digital Media Marketing Post-grad Program at George Brown College, Masoud has put his skills to work at a local charity, where he helped them increase online traffic and awareness. Looking for a new opportunity to flex his marketing muscles and don multiple hats, Masoud set his eyes on joining LoKnow’s A&O team!

Enthusiastic, energetic and friendly, Masoud loves to get in touch with his artistic side during his off hours. A connoisseur of black & white photography, Masoud and his Nikon D7100 camera have been good friends for over six years now. When he’s not out exploring with his camera, he loves strumming away on the acoustic guitar. Inside sources tell us he even sings a little, too!

Matthew Gagne

Bio coming soon!

Melissa Sanchez

Equipped with a Bachelor’s degree and a Post-Degree Diploma in business and marketing, Melissa brings a robust knowledge base to our S&S team! Her professional journey commenced with an exciting milestone when she became the first member of the marketing team at a prominent technology company. Ready for her next chapter, Melissa dove right into the fast-paced world of advertising.

Growing up in Peru, Melissa formed a deep-rooted passion for the ocean and surfing – chasing waves on a near-daily basis. Although seeking waves has proven to be a bit more challenging in Canada, Melissa has found her bliss by hiking the beautiful landscape any chance she gets. A true explorer at heart, she’s ventured to 15 countries, immersing herself in the diverse cultures of each place she’s visited. Along with her super surf-girl skills and imminent wanderlust, Melissa holds another captivating secret —she’s a retired member of the Peruvian national gymnastics team!

Mia Duong

A force of nature, Mia is a fun, motivated, self-disciplined go-getter who likes to set deadlines and gets things done. A well-travelled individual, she’s been across the world in pursuit of her education, from a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from RMIT in Melbourne, Australia, to a post-degree diploma from BC’s Douglas College. Add to that more than 3 years’ experience with an ad agency in Vietnam, Mia brings a wealth of digital marketing know-how to the LoKnow team.

It’s not all hard work and deadlines, though; a self-described “foodie,” cooking and baking are Mia’s relaxation therapy, and she loves trying out new restaurants and coffee shops, as well as sampling new cuisines while travelling. One of her dreams is to start a blog/social media channel to document all her culinary adventures. She’s also an avid swimmer, and hopes to one day compete in the Oceanman open water swimming race. Look out, dolphins!

Always one to exceed expectations, Mia is a self-affirmed dog person who has a cat—a sweet exotic shorthair cat named “Mango.” Appropriate name; she is a foodie, after all!

Moose

The Moose is in the hoose.

Mostyn Findlay

Graduating from Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria, Mostyn proudly carries a Bachelor of Commerce as well as a certification in Digital Innovation and Leadership. Wishing to expand his knowledge of the digital marketing ecosystem, he enrolled in Alacrity Canada’s Digital Marketing Bootcamp. It was here where LoKnow’s work in the advertising space caught Mostyn’s eye, and he jumped at the chance to join our team. Now working side-by-side with his A&O teammates, Mostyn is always eager to learn and flex his skills while navigating the digital ecosystem.

Mostyn is known for tackling obstacles head on, quite literally. A die-hard rugby fan, Mostyn played for the Vikes Men’s Rugby team at U of Vic, winning the 2019 National Championship. Committed to practices twice a week, he aspires to compete in the Olympics with the National 7’s rugby team. When he’s not on the offense, Mostyn unwinds by watching sports on television, playing a strategy game, or taking off on the odd out-of-country excursion. He’s ventured to every continent in the world except Antarctica, so we think we know where he’ll be taking his next vacation. Dress warm!

Narmeen Saiyed

Born and brought up in Dubai, Narmeen moved to Canada at the young age of twelve, living in both Toronto and Fort McMurray, before moving to Edmonton! Though she’s always had a knack for all things visual, it wasn’t until she began pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences that she realized her love for all things social media and design. In her time freelancing, Narmeen worked as a consultant, creating social media content, print and digital collateral for local businesses and charities. Given her passion for both social media and volunteering, it wasn’t long before she took up a position as a social media coordinator for the international Mosquers Film Festival, where she’s now in her 4th year as the Marketing Director! With her digital savvy and interest in design, It only makes sense that Narmeen’s ambitions landed her a spot at LoKnow as one of our S&S dynamos.

Narmeen has a brilliant sense of humor and a friendly disposition, and can always be seen photobombing in the back of pictures with her signature peace sign. If she’s not smiling on the other side of our Google Meets, rumour has it you can find her enjoying a nap, adding to her extensive jewelry collection, or learning the latest TikTok transition. A natural adventurer, Narmeen is always the first to try out new halal restaurants in the city, and is constantly planning her next concert destination (who’s next, Harry Styles?). She also happens to be a chai connoisseur, and makes a killer latte. She must’ve had a lot of practice – if you don’t succeed at first, chai again, right? Her goals currently include working towards a 5-star island on Animal Crossing, trying to learn the “From Now On” dance number from the Greatest Showman, and learning how not to kill her office plant  – all tips are welcome!

Naru Abe

Meet Naru: Victorian, marketer, entrepreneur and full-time dog whisperer. A hardworking and creative guy, he fell in love with marketing while earning his Diploma of Business Administration from Camosun College. During his studies he also launched his own e-commerce business, and quickly understood that a keen sense of marketing was the key to driving sales. Seeking to hone his technical skills, he was drawn to the LoKnow team’s diversity and industry know-how. Now as part of our A&O team, he looks forward to learning all he can about digital marketing, while also drawing on his own business experience to contribute a fresh client-side perspective to every campaign.

Naru typically spends his off-time hanging out with family and friends, sampling fine Mexican cuisine or knocking back a pint of Victoria-brewed Dark Matter beer. Though he has no pet of his own (yet), he loves all dogs great and small, and he absolutely must pet each and every canine critter he meets. His greatest culinary achievement was successfully making a dog-friendly pizza—needless to say, his friend’s doggo ate well that night.

Phong Pham

Endlessly inquisitive, positive and self-motivated, Phong combines an entrepreneurial spirit with an unbridled enthusiasm for collaboration. While pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management at Kwantlen Polytechnic, Phong started his own agency as a side gig, in which he helped small businesses get started within digital marketing and establish an online presence.

A born extrovert, Phong loves meeting new people and prizes personal relationships above all else. In his off-time he likes to keep active by playing sports or just being out-and-about in the fresh coastal air. Always eager to learn new things, he’s been known to spend many an evening down a Google-powered rabbit hole of interesting trivia.

On top of all that, Phong has been cutting his own hair since he was 13 years old. Not even COVID-19 quarantine can keep him from sporting fresh fades, much to the envy of his rather shaggy friends and colleagues.

Randy Thach-Yang

A team player with a keen eye for detail, Randy is no stranger to working with numbers. After earning his accounting degree, he worked in the finance industry for several years, at one point leading a highly successful business process improvement project. However, he always had a lifelong passion for tech, and welcomed the opportunity to trade balance sheets for data points as part of LoKnow’s A&O team.

Randy loves spending time with family and friends, as well as traveling to new and interesting places with them. He’s always sure to document his journeys, taking plenty of photos and videos as valued mementos. He’s also a huge sports fan, and is totally down to discuss anything sports-related at any time. Between his passion for sports and penchant for facts & figures, Randy is a dangerous man to have on your trivia team!

Rocco

Rocco n’ rollo.

Rotimi Ojo - Abegunde

Bio coming soon!

Ruben Arciniega

Bio coming soon!

Satya Varanasi

An internationally-trained professional accountant, Satya brings more than 7 years experience in number-crunching to the team. With a keen hunger for knowledge, Satya’s prowess drove her to further develop her skills, including earning an Accounting Technician certification from NAIT in 2021. Her most recent adventure in finance brings her to LoKnow as part of our F&A team.

When she’s not flexing her analytical left-side brain, Satya likes to get creative by upcycling waste into DIY crafts. She’s made the odd wallet and wall decor from used denim and old recyclables. Since moving from India in 2019, Satya has developed a passion for travelling with her husband, and snapping memories with her camera along the way. When the two aren’t airbourne, you can find them racket-deep in a friendly (but competitive) game of badminton.

Sergiy Zibrov

Bio coming soon!

Stella

Bork.

Stiven Ortiz Garzon

Bio coming soon!

Theo Ehiwe

Doing what you’re passionate about while working with good people is a dream-come-true for Theo, LoKnow’s easygoing fiscal whiz-kid. Holding a Bachelor of Commerce degree from MacEwan University, Theo has always been intrigued by finance and is currently working towards attaining a designation as a Certified Financial Planner.

Away from his spreadsheets, Theo likes to keep active by running, playing soccer or basketball, and going on adventures that take him out of his comfort zone—like the time he went white-water rafting for the first time while in Switzerland, without knowing how to swim. When not playing sports, Theo spends his evenings loudly venting his displeasure at professional athletes. Sure, they probably can’t hear him through the TV, but at least his neighbours are fully aware that that was an obvious dive. Get your eyes checked, ref!

Formerly from Fort McMurray, he and his family were fleeing the great wildfire of 2016 when their car broke down on the roadside. Unable to flag down a ride from fellow evacuees, Theo had the brilliant idea to hold their cat, Kat, aloft much like young Simba in The Lion King, to catch the eye of a passing motorist so his family could hitch a ride out of town. This innate appreciation for the persuasive power of cats leaves no doubt that he was destined to join the LoKnow team.

Tiffany Chan

Bio coming soon!

Tiffany To

Say hello to the toe-tapping Tiffany! Tiffany spent her formative years as part of her school’s dance team, mastering Chinese Folk and Western dancing and competing in several inter-school festivals. After earning a post-secondary degree in Hotel Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, she embarked on a varied career spanning hospitality, banking and digital marketing. The challenge and fun of the latter drove her to pursue digital marketing & advertising full time, bringing her to Toronto and eventually to LoKnow as part of our A&O team.

Dancing aside, Tiffany’s hobbies include yoga, city-walking, and riding the highest, fastest roller coasters at Canada’s Wonderland. When chilling out, she likes sitting on the lakeshore with a cup of good coffee, or spending a relaxing evening gaming on the couch.

Tilly

Edmonton’s best wide receiver. Bork.

William Gretton

Will is an out-of-the-box thinker with a fascination for all things media. While earning  a Bachelor’s of Communication & Media Studies from the University of Calgary, as well as a Radio, Television, & Broadcast News Diploma from SAIT, Will became intrigued with the world of advertising, particularly how brand awareness and continuity impacts consumers.Attracted to LoKnow’s culture of innovation and forward-thinking, he now concocts creative solutions of his own as part of our S&S team.

A Lake Louise regular, Will has been skiing ever since he learned how to walk. Naturally unbothered by the cold, his ideal day includes hitting the slopes at the crack of dawn, with most of his evenings spent at the rink where he coaches a U16AA hockey team. A multi-sport varsity athlete during his student days, Will continues to keep active on his slo-pitch team, fishing when he finds the time, and weekends on the golf course with friends and family. His track record currently holds two hole-in-ones and an albatross (2 shots on a par 5).

Ying-Ling Cheng

We need those ads optimized STAT! Meet Ying-Ling—former med student turned advertiser extraordinaire! She found her calling in the world of digital advertising, delighting in checking on the vitals of ongoing campaigns and keeping client ads in tip-top shape. Drawn to LoKnow by the friendly vibes and cool proprietary technology, Ying-Ling was excited to work alongside some of the industry’s best and brightest as part of LoKnow’s A&O team.

Ying-Ling wakes up to no ordinary alarm, but to the sound of her Tuxedo cat, Nini, wailing for breakfast. Luckily, the early start to the day gives her time to carry out some healthy habits of her own, like doing some deep stretching and cooking a hearty breakfast. When she wants to get her heart pumping, Ying-Ling literally has the ‘Moves like Jagger’, excelling in freestyle, hip hop, and popping for over a decade.

Zhanel Kozhagapanova

Bio coming soon!