Ralph Eldridge Email & Phone Number

Ralph Eldridge is a Manager of Indigenous Engagement at Canada's Ocean Supercluster. He possess expertise in community outreach, public speaking, community economic development, research, nonprofits and 12 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "The life of an ocean and marinespace Founder is isolating, impoverished and frustrating, if you let it. You are passionate about your design and its positive impacts on society. You are met by gatekeepers of funds in the private sector, the public sector, and in-between called civil society. Except in this one case, so far. We pitched a certain organization and were declined. We are a pre-seed capital start-up. We have some solutions for indigenous communities around energy. I presumed there was no one inside this organization that would truly understand our indigenous solution. I was a victim of unconscious bias. Just so you know- I stand corrected. I want to take this moment and acknowledge and honour Mr. Eldridge. He saw me. He listened. He acted. Mr. Eldridge scanned his “I know a Guy|Gal” network and provided a warm introduction to a Houston based ex-pat professional [originally from his home community] and a Tobique First Nation (Neqotkuk) Wolastoqiyik professional who gave me personal time to validate our business case and the path we are on. When no one else was looking, he shared some of his considerable personal capital with me at a very low point in my [our] journey. I am thankful for Mr. Eldridge’s professionalism, humility, and grace. wela'lin!"

Listed skills include Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Community Economic Development, Research, and 13 others.