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Janice Krissa, MBA

Inspirer · DISC type di
Co-Founder and CEO at Ukraine’s Kitchen
📍 Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada

Janice Krissa is the Co-Founder and CEO of DONYA Ukraine’s Kitchen, a social enterprise born from a donation center for Ukrainian newcomers. With a background in fundraising and a Business Admin diploma from SAIT, she is described as tenacious, innovative, and a big thinker, leveraging her experience to drive community-focused business growth.

Deeply connected to her heritage, Janice is passionate about preserving and sharing Ukrainian culture. She co-founded her business with her daughter to support newcomers fleeing the war, creating a community centered around traditional food. Her work extends to producing a film about Ukrainian-Canadians, reflecting her lifelong dedication to her roots.

Unique fact: Janice and her daughter recently pitched their business on the TV show Dragons Den, seeking investment to franchise DONYA across Canada.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada
Personality Overview

How Janice shows up

Generous
Fast Adopter
Charming & Persuasive

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Janice cares about

Social Entrepreneurship
Transformed a donation center into a purpose-driven business that provides employment and community for Ukrainian newcomers, blending business strategy with humanitarian support.
Ukrainian Culture
Grew up learning the language and traditions, and now shares her culture with Canadians through authentic food and storytelling.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Co-Founder and CEO
Ukraine’s Kitchen
11-2018
Associate Producer
They Who Surround Us
10-2012 - 10-2023
Senior Vice President Development
Junior Achievement Northern Alberta & NWT
10-2012 - 3-2016
Vice President Resource Development
Junior Achievement Northern Alberta & NWT
10-2017 - 7-2020
Account Executive
TELUS Business
In the press

Media appearances

An Important Message from Our CEO Janice Krissa, MBA. Featured in Facebook (Ukraine’s Kitchen)
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Education
1-2021 - 10-2022
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Royal Roads University
1996 - 1998
Business Admin
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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