Meet Us

Volunteer Staff

Executive Director

Ainsley Robertson moved from Lloydminster to Saskatoon in August 2005 to pursue her B.Comm. degree, and never expected to fall in love with our City of Bridges so quickly and so deeply. She completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree with the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan in 2009. One of Ainsley’s favourite things about Saskatoon is the incredible support of our community – and The Princess Shop is a perfect example of this support and encouragement.

Ainsley works for Junior Achievement of Saskatchewan as the Director of High School Programs for Northern Saskatchewan. In her role, she enjoys the opportunity to work closely with local high schools, youth, and members of our business community with a passion for our community’s youth. There are many links between her work with JA and her work with The Princess Shop, and she is fortunate and honored to work for such a great organization, which is also very supportive of The Princess Shop. Ainsley will also act as Program Development Advisor on the SIFE Saskatchewan Advisory Board, effective September 2010.

The development of The Princess Shop has been a beautiful growing and learning experience for Ainsley and an opportunity to give back to her Saskatoon and Saskatchewan community.

Fairy Godmother Program Director

Rayne Robertson is originally from Edmonton, and moved to Saskatoon in 2007 to attend the Edwards School of Business. Rayne is currently entering her fourth year of study and is majoring in Human Resources. She hopes to continue her non profit work upon completion of her BComm degree.

Lloydminster Satellite Office Coordinator

Jen Boyer and her fiance Ryan reside in Lloydminster, Alberta with their brand new baby boy. Jen was born and raised in the northern community of Meadow Lake, Sk. She moved to Edmonton in 2003 and acheived certification in cosmetology, body piercing and other hair styling based courses. After attaining certification she moved to Saskatoon to persue employment. In 2006 she moved to Lloydminster to persue employment in the oil and gas industry and has been in Lloydminster since. Jen wanted to get involved in non profit work, but wanted to find something that was of a high interest to her. What better than to utilize Jen’s education based on fashion and beauty, but with the magic of knowing it goes far beyond outside image.

Volunteer Representatives

Board of Directors

Shari Bedient and her husband Gord have four children, one working full time, two in university, and one in elementary school. Shari was born and raised here in Saskatoon. She is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan. Shari is an entrepreneur in this great city. She recently sold a business last summer and has since then embarked on another new venture. Shari has also volunteered her time with the Ronald McDonald House and also sits on a committee for the Royal University Hospital.

Isobel M. Findlay, an associate professor, Management and Marketing, Edwards School of Business, teaches and publishes widely on business communication, business and community, co-operative studies, Aboriginal entrepreneurship, and law and culture.

As a Scholar, Centre for the Study of Co-operatives and Academic Director, Community-University Institute for Social Research, Isobel works closely with community groups, non-profits, and the public and private sectors designing and conducting research to promote and support economic development, community entrepreneurship, and environmental sustainability. She has served on and chaired boards, run her own business, and facilitated workshops for a variety of businesses and organizations. A proud recipient of a University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union Teaching Excellence Award, she is also co-winner of the Saskatchewan Book Awards Scholarly Writing Award, 2000.

Kelly Gould is a lawyer with Wallace Meschishnick Clackson Zawada. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba but was raised in Saskatoon. Kelly received post-secondary education from the University of Saskatchewan where she completed a Bachelor of Arts (High Honours) in Political Studies in 2003 and a Bachelor of Laws in 2006. She graduated at the top of her class as the most distinguished Political Studies graduate and completed her law degree with Distinction. Kelly also received the CPLED Student Award for outstanding performance in the Bar Admissions Course.

Kelly’s practice focuses primarily on general corporate commercial law, mergers & acquisitions, secured lending and securities. She is an active member of the Canadian Bar Association Business Law North section and is involved in the community through various committees and boards. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys painting and traveling. She has visited many destinations, including Egypt, Turkey, and most of Southern Europe.

Claude Hounjet obtained a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Saskatchewan in 2007, recently obtained his Chartered Accountant (CA) designation, and is employed by KPMG LLP in Saskatoon. In his two years with the firm, he has been working with clients primarily in the Uranium mining and aviation industries but has gained experience in the not-for-profit sector with clients such as St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, Lac La Ronge Indian Band, and Gabriel Dumont Technical Institute. When he is not working as an accountant, Claude is a dj and promoter on the forefront of the electronic dance music scene and has held monthly and weekly residencies at various clubs and lounges in Saskatoon for the past few years.

Tracy Kendel was born in White Rock, BC and is a long time resident of Saskatoon. She has a Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from the Saskatoon Business College as well as a Bachelor of Arts and Science Degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Tracy is currently a Commissioner for Oaths in and for the Province of Saskatchewan as well as a Notary Public. She has had the opportunity to work with some of the top law firms in Saskatoon as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Tracy currently works at Fairway Divorce Solutions in Saskatoon, a franchise that her and her business partners opened in March 2008.

Monica Kreuger is a passionate advocate for Saskatchewan, developing global community, environmental stewardship, entrepreneurship and youth.  She and her husband/business partner Brent, along with their team of entrepreneurs associated with Global Infobrokers, have assisted over 700 companies to get their start in Saskatchewan and Alberta through training and management coaching provided in their post secondary institute, Praxis School of Entrepreneurship.  This fall they are launching the Praxis International Institute, Saskatchewan’s first private boarding high school focusing on entrepreneurship, international skill development and environmental stewardship in the Craik Eco-Village in SK.  She is also the co-founder of Saskatchewan’s first investment based business plan competition for graduates of post secondary education, Venture Forward $100K.

Monica is the Chair of the Entrepreneurship Council for Enterprise Saskatchewan, VP of Finance for the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce; Vice President of the Saskatoon Chapter of Business and Professional Women, Chair of the Saskatoon Chapter of Children’s International Summer Villages, Board member of the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association and Business Mentorship Institute, Community Partner of the Canadian Youth Business Foundation where she won the National Community Partner award in 2008, member of the advisory boards of The Princess Shop, ShutOut Solutions and ClubMynx (all graduates of the U of S) member of various other business and community groups in Saskatchewan.  A formal mentor with the Raj Manek Mentorship and Canadian Youth Business Foundation programs and an informal mentor to many others, she also has her own set of mentors to whom she turns regularly.  A belief in lifelong learning led her to be a sessional lecturer for 10 years with the U of S Edwards School of Business where she developed and taught Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management courses.

Recipient of several local, provincial and national leadership based awards, she is a strong believer in the capacity of each person to find within them their passion to change the world.

She and Brent have four grown children whom all currently reside in Saskatoon.

Dr. Dee Dee (Shirley) Maltman is a graduate of The University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Class of ‘85. She works at the 8th St. Mediclinic with Metabolic Syndrome patients and also has a particular interest in Senior Care. Dee Dee currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Children’s Health and Hospital Foundation, The Women’s Mid-life Health Centre and The Saskatoon Chapter of Bicycles for Humanity. She works on many other committees of local charities and particularly enjoys working with start up and grass roots organizations. DeeDee is married to Tom Maltman, an Equine Veterinarian and Developer. Dee Dee and Tom’s first priority in life is their 4 children, Tyler, Crombie, Reid and Tasha. As a family, they are committed to working locally and globally to serve others through various charitable organizations. Deedee is excited to be a member of the inaugural Board of Directors of The Princess Shop!

Silvia Martini is the Vice President of Marketing for Tourism Saskatoon. Her mandate is to successfully position Saskatoon as a tourism destination of choice; building economic success for Saskatoon in the Convention & Events, Travel Trade and Leisure markets, nationally and internationally. Her goal is to ensure each guest leaving Saskatoon returns, time and again, and is a positive ambassador for our city!

Her career as an entrepreneur and market developer spans 30 years with successful market development initiatives throughout Canada, the US and internationally.

She has worked with major national and international organizations, for profit and non-profit initiatives, as a Board of Directors’ member for a local social and art agencies and for an international tourism marketing board.
Together with her business partner and husband, she was instrumental in the market positioning of a new product – the vanEE Heat Recovery Ventilators in their company Conservation Energy Systems. CES, Inc., sold in 1993 and still in existence today manufactures the vanEE trade mark; still recognized today as a leader in the industry, and preferred amongst discerning purchasers.

Silvia is a partner of Interlink Research Inc., a property management and development firm with a focus on new building technologies.

Her scope is international, and her passion is in creating holistically successful outcomes!

She is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, married to her business partner, and the proud parent of two very organized and up and coming entrepreneurial young women.

Bobbi Taylor met Chantal and Ainsley approximately two years ago when she was working as Program Director for Junior Achievement of Saskatchewan. They had both volunteered with a variety of programs, and their energy and easy rapport with the students they worked with was to Bobbi, evidence of great things to come. She was not surprised when she learned that they had met and begun the creation of The Princess Shop, and she was honored when they approached her to join the Board of Directors.

Bobbi recently resigned from her position at Junior Achievement in order to devote herself to her two passions; her four-year-old son John, and her art practice. In Bobbi’s past life she was a potter full-time, and not coincidentally, the pots have been on hold for the past four years. She is currently starting to get her studio back in working order, and is very excited to re-connect with the vibrant craft community in our province. Bobbi also feels very blessed for the gift of time with her little boy.

Sara Wheelwright. After a successful career in Pharmaceutical sales/management in the UK Sara moved over to Canada in 2006 ‘for a better life’. In June 2006, she started work for Rawlco Radio in Saskatoon as an Advertising consultant for Rock 102fm. She loves her career and has come to love Saskatoon as her home!

The last few years have seen her family grow rather rapidly; she has 1 son Dylan, who is now 5 years old and identical twin daughters Eden & Esme who are just 21 months old. She has been a single Mum since May 2008, and has certainly learnt the definition of being busy!

Although Sara is British, she was born in Indonesia in 1974, and has lived in India, Bahrain and Sweden. She has a passion for travelling and experiencing new / different cultures, and has been lucky enough to be able to indulge that passion… with many adventures over the years.

Sara feels she is now of the age/experience level that allows her to really start ‘giving back’ and she enjoys nothing more than contributing to something worthwhile that she truly believes in.