Meet The Founders
Inspired by a shared desire for deep connection, building strong communities and ongoing personal growth, The Alliance Founders are committed to creating experiences for women in business that are psychologically safe, intellectually nourishing and thoroughly expansive.
Christine Thiessen
Christine is the Founder and Visionary behind the Winnipeg Women's Conference and the Winnipeg Women's Community. The Conference is a two-day event in Winnipeg and the largest in the prairies bringing the Winnipeg Art Gallery to life with inspiring stories, speakers and connections. Out of the Conference there was a greater need for meaningful connections, personal and professional growth and thus came to life the Community. A place where identifying-females can come together in a variety of ways to build those meaningful connections.
Christine thrives in a community setting: putting on the events, meeting new people and having great conversations!
Married and mommy to two little ones, Christine understands the challenges that come with running a business, managing a household and having a life filled with purpose. She enjoys reading, cooking, entertaining and spending her summers at the lake.
Melissa Giller
As a certified life coach, MBA-educated business owner and former corporate management consultant, Melissa brings over 20 years of experience working in both the public and private sector, with organizations ranging in employee counts of 1 to 10,000+.
Whether you run your own business, work within or lead an organization, or identify as the leader of your household — Melissa believes you deserve to feel joy, ease and a sense of balance as you chase your purpose.
In addition to life and business coaching, Melissa is a passionate facilitator of healing circles, workshops, and retreats. She holds a deep reverence for the divine feminine and transformative power of women gathering in safe spaces.
Mama to two littles and married to a fellow business owner, she deeply understands the nuances of the female entrepreneur. In her free time you will find her outside – at the cottage, out for a walk, sipping a glass of red alongside a great read, or creating bouquets from the flowers her husband grows for her.
Meet The Ambassadors
The Winnipeg Women’s Community Ambassadors Program is a vibrant way to get involved, lead, and make a real impact.
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As an Ambassador, you become a key connector, helping to welcome new members, share resources, and foster the supportive, empowering culture that defines our community. You’ll gain opportunities to develop your leadership skills, build meaningful relationships, and represent a network of inspiring women dedicated to growth and connection.
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Join us and be part of something bigger.
Ann Nzeruem
Ann Nzeruem is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience and the visionary Founder and CEO of Mara Home and Health Services. Inspired by the community’s need for accessible and affordable care, Ann established the organization to provide exceptional, personalized home and health services.
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She holds a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) from Athabasca University and a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Manitoba. Ann’s expertise spans clinical operations, patient care, and health education, serving diverse populations, including First Nations communities.
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Under Ann’s leadership, Mara Home and Health Services embodies the values of trust, respect, and integrity. Ann is a strong advocate for equitable healthcare and mentors internationally trained nurses. Her passion for improving lives and empowering communities drives her commitment to delivering high-quality care and fostering inclusivity in the healthcare sector.
Jamie Gooding
Jamie Gooding is a proud Winnipeger that holds a Bachelor of Business and Administration from the University of Winnipeg.
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She works as an account manager for Palliser, a Winnipeg based furniture manufacturing company.
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As a strong believer in community, Jamie also dedicates time to her role as the director of volunteers for the Winnipeg pride festival.
Pam De Jaeger
Pam is a licensed esthetician and has been working in the industry for over 12 years, including 2 years overseas in Northern Ireland.
In 2021 she decided to open her own business, focusing mainly on skin care. When she's not busy with her business, she loves to travel, spend time with friends and family, and take advantage of everything the season has to offer.
Christin Gilbert
Christin Gilbert is a passionate alignment coach, retired dental hygienist, and proud mother of four. With over seven years of entrepreneurial experience, Christin has dedicated her career to empowering women to live in alignment with their truest selves.
Through her business, Christin Gilbert Energy Flow Coaching, she helps ambitious mothers like you move from feeling empty to energetically aligned by teaching them how to master the Matriarch Mindset and mother themselves first.
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As an ambassador, Christin is thrilled to be part of a community that uplifts and celebrates women, showcasing their strengths and achievements. Her mission has always been to create spaces where women feel seen, heard, and empowered to thrive—both personally and professionally.
When she’s not coaching or hosting workshops, Christin enjoys connecting with her local Winnipeg Women’s community, cheering on other women in business, and spending time with her family.
Judith Chambers
Judith has spent over 25 years in the financial services industry as an advisor and senior leader within the wealth management industry.
She is focused on creating inclusive, authentic, valued, and trusted relationships through advising and fostering clients with the tools necessary to help them reach their financial goals.
Judith is strongly connected to the community through volunteering and has a passion for the arts; and believes it is through the arts our community is brought together with one common voice.
Reanna Khan
As the founder of Reanna Khan creative and co-owner of Vibes Energy inc. Reanna jumps fluidly from renewable energy advocate in a male dominated industry to helping business owners capture their dreams so they can keep chasing them.
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Reanna has led the way to watch both of her companies grow locally and internationally, and looks forward to their bright futures.
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In 2019, Reanna became a full fledged entrepreneur operating both businesses on a full time basis and hasn't looked back since. When she isn't working you can find her on a mini adventure with both kids in tow or out flexing her foodie muscles at one of the many amazing restaurants in her city.
Dianne Gray-Wysocki
Dianne Gray-Wysocki has been a seeker since her teens, seeking to live an authentic purpose filled life.
She is passionate about living a balanced life and helping others achieve that as well.
Dianne believes it starts with the body being physically healthy through exercise, eating healthy food, living in an environment that is non-toxic, free of harsh chemicals; and being aligned mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
She has spent the last 20 years being of service. The areas she has excelled in helping others find that balance is through converting their homes to naturally based safe effective products; and as an Energy Worker, guiding people to connect with their higher selves to find well-being with ease and joy.
Her love language is being of service. Her motto “More for all, less for none.”
Kimberley Kiemeney
Kimberley Kiemeney career is focusing on client care, outreach coordination and marketing with more than 30 years of experience in management. Kimberley has a broad range and extensive knowledge of home healthcare and project management. She has built a reputation as a Leading Manager by providing common sense, best value solutions to complex problems. Kimberley focuses on client service, negotiating, problem solving, time management,
creating strategic relationships, exceeding expectations, project design, client satisfaction, quality product, and successful financial results. Kimberley has a strong work ethic, which ensures reliability and diligence in completing projects and creating strategic relationships in a timely manner through planning and effective use of resources. Her strong leadership and management style
allows for the expression of ideas and concerns, the successful completion of work assignments, achievement of departmental goals, and management of project process including initial consultation, strategic planning, care plan development and
plan delivery.