Owner & Producer

• Hobbies: Adventure Seeker, Hockey Player, Mountain Biker

• Originally From: Minnesota, USA

• Moved to Thunder Bay: July 2017

• Why: Love.

Background: Brook founded Sociable Thunder Bay in early 2020. She moved to Thunder Bay from Minnesota in 2017 where she had been working with the Minnesota DNR, State Parks and Trails Division for 8 years as their Digital Marketing Specialist and Project Manager. She started with Confederation College in early 2019 as their International Marketing Lead and left that role in 2021 to pursue Sociable full-time. Since then, Sociable has worked with over 90 local businesses in Thunder Bay and organizations across Ontario.

Special Events Director

• Hobbies: Reading, Parenting, Running, Reality TV Watcher and overall Bubble Bath Lover

• Born in Yellowknife, NWT, and grew up in Thunder Bay, ON. She has also lived in Winnipeg, MB; Victoria, BC; Vancouver, BC; and Toronto, ON.

Background: Emily’s career has taken her across Canada, and spanned several different types of organizations. She has worked with both non-profit and for-profit, where philanthropy, conflict management, and employee relations were the main focus of her work. Founding her own business, Emily Shandruk Solutions in 2019 with the primary focus on non-profit consulting; her love of special events led her to partner with Brook and co-create Sociable Solutions. Her main focus is around Special Event Management, which still includes workshops focusing on assisting organizations that are undergoing change and looking for support with employee relations, difficult conversations, performance reviews, and exit interviews.

Photographer & Videographer

• Hobbies: Running, Camping, Videography

• Originally From: Thunder Bay, ON

Background: Steve is a dedicated visual storyteller who thrives on capturing live events and crafting engaging promo videos for diverse businesses. With every frame, he aims to seize the essence of the moment and the heart of a brand. From the thrill of live events to the art of business promotion, his camera is a versatile tool for bringing visions to life. Steve has a deep affection for the vibrant Thunder Bay community. His work is not just about capturing moments; it's about celebrating the unique stories that make Thunder Bay truly remarkable.

Graphic Designer

• Hobbies: Animal Lover and Music Player

• Originally From: Thunder Bay, ON

Background: With a love for illustration Paige found a suitable career in Graphic Design after attending Confederation College's Interactive Media Development program. Since attending college Paige has grown as a graphic designer with a passion for branding projects. Paige has extensive knowledge in graphic design, social media marketing, interactive media, and print. See more of Paige’s work here.

Project Manager

• Hobbies: Collecting Vinyl, Trivia, Movies

• Originally From: Thunder Bay, ON

Background: Chelsey’s role is to bring together our creative team and clients. Her role isn't just about managing projects; it's about creating connections and finding unique ways to share clients' stories and messages. She's passionate about crafting narratives that truly resonate, and her love for meeting new people adds an extra spark to her work. Chelsey's focus isn't on buzzwords and clickbait but on building genuine relationships and making every project a storytelling adventure.

Creative Writer

• Hobbies: Traveler, Photographer, History Nerd

• Originally From: Nipigon, Ontario

Background: With a degree in History and a diploma in Tourism and Travel, Heather has always had an interest in what stories can be told - by people, buildings, events, or landscapes. After traveling to 20+ countries, she has recently kept closer to home by roadtripping through Canada and the US. Taking courses in copywriting and travel writing in her spare time, she enjoys painting a picture with words when pictures can’t do it justice.

Photographer & Videographer

• Hobbies: Music Lover and Visual Arts Enthusiast

• Originally From: Thunder Bay, ON

Background: Starting to work with cameras at age twelve, Jack learned the ins and outs of different imaging techniques at a young age working professionally filming weddings. Later he attended Confederation College’s Digital Media Production program further developing his skills in marketing, networking and creating content for clients.