Vanessa Lancaster is a mother, Certified Professional in Human Resources, lover of Edmonton and chronic questioner. She loves to experiment and ask why – about ideas, about people, about projects. She is passionate about making lives more meaningful with whatever tools she can find, and primarily does that through her work as a People and Culture Manager at Grant Thornton, as Curator of Global Shapers Edmonton, and through whatever projects she can throw her energy behind. She gets excited when she finds ways to create connections, share stories and generate joy. She uses her curiosity and business experience to enable organizations to embrace kindness, authenticity, and growth. Vanessa loves trying new things, creating community, doing crafts and riding her bike. Whenever she can, she loves to bring along her husband and two children on adventures.