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Kathryn Manners

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Deputy Director at Grand Challenges Canada Indigenous Innovation Initativies
📍 Orillia, Ontario, Canada

Kathryn is a results-oriented executive with rare experience across the private, public, and non-profit sectors. As Deputy Director at Grand Challenges Canada, she focuses on Indigenous innovation and organizational development. She holds a graduate degree in Social Innovation and is described as a gifted leader with an exceptional eye for marketing.

Outside of work, Kathryn is the founder of Pedal People, a business selling globally-handcrafted art for bicycles. She shows a passion for cycling by volunteering with Vélo Canada Bikes. Her interests also include supporting global communities, as shown through her volunteer work with Catalyste+.

Unique fact: She is one of only a handful of Canadians with an accredited Graduate Degree in Social Innovation.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Deputy Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Kathryn shows up

Optimistic
Story Driven
Amiable & Agreeable

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Kathryn cares about

Indigenous Innovation
As Deputy Director of the Indigenous Innovation Initiative, her core mission is to empower Indigenous innovators and communities to solve their own challenges and drive inclusive growth.
Driving Social Change
With a graduate degree in Social Innovation, her career is dedicated to transforming how we approach community development and creating bold breakthroughs for social good.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Deputy Director
Grand Challenges Canada Indigenous Innovation Initativies
6-2019 - 1-2024
Owner and Creative Curator
Pedal People
1-2012 - 1-2024
Entrepreneur in Social Innovation
Kathryn Manners
12-2012 - 6-2019
The Boldness Project
The Social Project Studio
1-2014 - 5-2014
Instructor, Project Management
Georgian College
In the press

Media appearances

Indigenous Innovation Initiative - I3 - Facebook post welcoming Kathryn Manners. Featured in Facebook
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Education
2011 - 2012
Graduate Program
University of Waterloo
2001 - 2001
Certificate
Queen's University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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