Linda Chan

Linda Chan has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Linda currently holds the position of Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement at YMCA Calgary, where they lead the development of the organization's corporate narrative and advances the YMCA brand through storytelling and community engagement initiatives. Prior to YMCA Calgary, Linda served as the Marketing Director at Benevity, where they built the Community and Collaboration function and provided strategic vision for the company's annual conference. Linda also worked as the Marketing and Customer Experience Lead at Core-Mark International, Marketing Manager at SMART Technologies, and Regional Marketing and Events Manager at Intergraph Canada Ltd. Linda began their career as an Event and Meeting Planner at ConventionALL Management and later served as a Customer Marketing and Loyalty Specialist at TELUS Communications, where they managed a team of outbound sales agents and provided sales coaching. Overall, Linda's experience showcases their ability to lead teams, drive marketing strategies, and deliver successful events.

Linda Chan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Marketing from the University of Calgary. Linda also possesses an Events Management Certificate in Meeting and Event Planning from Bow Valley College. Additionally, they have acquired a Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) designation in Trade Show and Event Marketing from Northern Illinois University. Linda Chan has further certifications as a Group Fitness Instructor (GEI) from Canadian Fitness Professionals Inc. obtained in 2018, and a Personal Training Specialist certification from the same institution.