Our stewards

Leanne has worked in a multitude of roles at TC Energy over the past 15 years. Up until recently she managed the company’s Social Impact portfolio across Canada, the US and Mexico, and is now turning her attention to Operational Excellence, helping their workforce evolve and adapt to change. She holds a Bachelor of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University, a certificate in Change Management from Queen’s University and has experience in communications, employee engagement, strategy and leadership. Leanne has volunteered on the Board of the Canadian Public Relations Society, for CARE Canada, and overseas with Engineers Without Borders on a municipal governance venture in Ghana.

Susan’s extensive finance and business experience is a perfect fit for I Can for Kids. She is a seasoned professional with an MBA and CPA designation and has an impressive history in the fundraising industry, previously holding the position of Chief Financial Officer with the Calgary Health Trust.

Jessica Dirom is the Executive Director, Advancement & Campaign at STARS. She is a proven non-profit leader with over 20 years of experience advancing health care initiatives Holding an MBA and the CRFE designation, Jessica excels in strategic philanthropy and donor engagement. Her work has earned her honours such as the Green Sparrow Women in Leadership Award, the International Peace Award, and the Women of Inspiration Award. Passionate about health care excellence, builds partnerships that save lives and create lasting impact, inspiring teams and communities to achieve extraordinary outcomes. 

Trina Aburto is a Calgary-born social impact professional with more than 20 years of experience in charitable and corporate community investment in Canada, the United States, and internationally. Guided by equity and inclusion, she brings diverse perspectives together to strengthen systems that support dignified, lasting outcomes. Trina is an Instructor of Social Innovation at Mount Royal University and has served as a Director of I Can for Kids since 2021. She holds a BA in International Development from the University of Calgary and an MA in International Development Management from the University of Manchester.

Ben is a senior leader in the energy business and has focused his career on leading and building collaborative multi-disciplinary teams seeking innovative, agile and efficient growth. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering and has extensive experience with project management, acquisitions and divestitures, and providing vision for value creation. Ben currently coaches hockey within the Glenlake Hockey Association and is an advocate for child well-being and development.

Ken is the Chief Creative Strategist for LPi Group, driving the research, insight-creation, and strategic output for offices in Calgary and Toronto. Drawing on both agency and client-side experience over a 25-year marketing career, he provides marketing counsel and impactful solutions for many of the world’s most trusted consumer brands. An active mentor and speaker, Ken is invested in making an impact in the community and developing the next generation of marketers.

Together with her daughter Sutton, Bobbi founded I Can for Kids in 2015. She has enjoyed a successful career in the non-profit sector for over 25 years, holding a variety of roles including fundraising, marketing and communications, and administration and management. She is a passionate advocate for the welfare of vulnerable children and youth, and is keen to challenge the status-quo to drive change and improve efficiency and results.