Angela Devlen is a Founder + Chief Executive Officer at Wakefield Brunswick. They possess expertise in emergency management, program management, disaster response, policy, business continuity and 12 more skills. They is proficient in French and English. Colleagues describe them as "I have known Angela for quite some time now, and cannot remember the date we met, but remember the moment and quickly realized this is a person who not only encapsulates integrity and ability but is also the person you want to learn from, work with, and simply know. Angela is passionate about life, and people, and is very strong in defending others, yet easily and quickly listens to everyone for deep understanding. This is where mutual acceptance and strong partnerships begin. I have worked with her on casual efforts and closely on an operational board as her vice-president. Here I came to see and understand that there is no more formidable person to initiate a project, lead development or facilitate change than Angela; her energy and focus always preceding action yet empowering those who work with her to have a voice that is equitably recognized. As a partner in any effort, she is purposed to success, and here is where I have learned much – have passion to succeed with compassion to lead. You may see this as well in her book Grit and Grace: a journey towards resilience. The book is brilliantly written and if you enter into it vulnerably you might find yourself in some of the stories. One of the greatest points discussed in the book is quite simple and is all Angela: “Without compassion for ourselves, we cannot have compassion for others. Compassion opens the doors to let grace walk through…”. And grace, to yourself allows for unimaginable healing and growth. I, without reservation, endorse Angela as a hardworking, critical thinker, solid decision-maker, grounded and fervent leader, with the skills at people that breed compassion, inclusion, and growth that everyone seeks. I so hope to work with her more in the future. Kevin" and "Angela's work with Wakefield Brunswick and Mahila Partnership are just the tip of the iceberg of her professional capabilities. She's a top-notch leader, talent developer, strategic planner, and program designer. She thinks critically and creatively simultaneously, making her a must-have part of the project planning process. Her investment in me as an Operations Assistant, all the way through my rise to Manager of Strategy and Business at Wakefield Brunswick transformed how I viewed the future of my career and propelled me to the entrepreneurial and creative position I am in today. "