Organizers

Melany Gallant

I’m a communications professional and self-professed social media junkie. With over 12 years experience in PR and marketing, I plunged into social media in 2006 and found myself hooked. What fascinates me most about the medium is that it’s all about community-building at web speed. I write about motherhood, the social web and pop culture at melanygallant.com, and as the PR Manager for Halogen Software, I’m responsible for running the company’s social PR program. As co-founder of the Girl Geek Dinners Ottawa chapter, I help to connect women in Ottawa with a shared passion for technology. When I’m not chasing after my toddler, I’m working at elevating my limited knitting skills. Connect with me on Twitter or on one of these other sites.

Jordan Kent-Baas

Jordan Kent-Baas is co-author of the award-nominated blog Project: Priceless—The Free Wedding Experiment, and Project: Priceless—the NEST (the newlywed experience). The wedding experiment harnessed the power of social media to create a 140-person wedding for virtually no cost, while the NEST chronicles Jordan and Brian’s experience as frugal newlyweds. She is a social media fanatic who works in marketing and communications, and aspires to one day be a full-time author. Jordan lives with her fat senior pug and her sweet handsome husband, Brian; she has a passion for crafting, and exploring new activities around the city. Jordan has a dream of one day being a really good cook…in the meantime, she keeps a frozen pizza on hand just in case. You can connect with Jordan via her blogs at www.projectpriceless.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/projectpriceless, or on twitter, under her handle @projectpricelss.

Nathan Richer

I am passionate about helping business owners achieve their desires and most lofty goals. The best way to fuel this passion of mine was to create an Internet Marketing company called Virtual Alchemy. I focus on increasing your number of leads and sales, so you can concentrate on other important areas of your life such as family…..and golf. 

Social media plays a crucial part for any successful marketing campaign, which is why I am incredibly excited to be part of the organizing committee for Social Capital. This event is going to be jam-packed with useful information and I can’t wait to see you on July 21st.

In the meantime, you can find me on Twitter, Facebook and even Google+.

Andrea Tomkins

I am a veteran blogger, freelance writer, and content manager. I love to talk and learn about blogging and building communities using social media channels, especially as it pertains to non-profit organizations.

Quietfish.com is a repository of my work. You can also find me on Twitter. I am looking forward to meeting YOU at Social Capital!

Lara Wellman

I am a freelance writer and social media strategist and coach who has a passion for technology and building online communities.

I have been blogging for over five years at Gliding Through Motherhood and in 2010 co-founded two group blogs: Kids in the Capital and Losing it in Ottawa. You can also find me on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook.

Karen Wilson

I’ve been in marketing and communications for over ten years and recently launched Wellman Wilson Consulting to help businesses optimize their web presence. I have extensive personal experience with social media through blogging and building online communities from Losing it in Ottawa to Kids in the Capital and I’ve been blogging about my personal experiences at Karen’s Chronicles for over three years.

I firmly believe in the power of social media to accomplish great things for individuals,  communities and businesses. Find me on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or Google+ and let’s chat!