Marcela Mandeville

Biography

Marcela has explored the world of business through a globally-focused business undergraduate degree, designation as a Certified International Trade Professional and more than fifteen years of global experience developing and implementing business strategies.

Marcela’s business experience in Canada and abroad led her to Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in 2008. As Chief Operating Officer, she developed programs to support access to local and international business opportunities for women entrepreneurs. After leaving AWE in August 2013 Marcela resumed her role as CEO of her own business consulting firm, Bright Idea International and completed her MBA studies at the University of Alberta. In July 2015, Marcela returned to AWE to work with an amazing team after time spent leading her own business, volunteering and traveling in Central and South America, and exploring beautiful beaches and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Southern California with her dog Cally.

Marcela believes strongly in continuous learning and contributing to the community. She is the former Board Chair for Literacy without Borders, a member of the AIESEC Edmonton Advisory Board as well as an animal care volunteer at the Edmonton Humane Society. In 2012, Marcela was honoured to be chosen as one of Avenue’s Top 40 under 40 in Edmonton.

Areas of Expertise (40)

Entrepreneur

Business

Start Up

Women

Business & Leadership

Female Entrepreneurs

Female Empowerment

Female Entrepreneurship

Women in Business

Global Development

Local Business Marketing

International Business

International Development

Strategic & Business Planning

Strategic Planing

Leadership

Business Planning

Management

Leadership Development

Event Planning

Change Management

Business Strategies

Market Research

Team Leadership

Proposal Writing

Business Developement

Training

Training & Development

Fundraising

Fundraising and Business Development

Small & Medium Business Marketing

Small Business

Small Business Development

Small Business Communications

Small Business Advising

International Business Development

Non - Profit Organization

Non Profit

Non Profit Advocacy

Project Managemenmt

Languages (3)

• English
• Spanish
• French