With a progressive career journey spanning several years, my expertise has evolved within startup environments, complemented by focused research and development in design thinking and innovation discovery. I specialize in three core areas: engagement, analytics, and integration. Leveraging design thinking methodologies, I prioritize engaging with users impacted by solutions, followed by organizing and drawing insights from gathered data, and ensuring seamless integration of technology solutions into business processes for maximum impact. This ultimately leads to my ability to create fulsome, impactful strategy plans for orgnizations that focus on action and execution. Currently, I serve as the co-founder of Sohkisiwin Solutions, a distinguished strategy and integration firm dedicated to fostering collaboration between Indigenous communities and Corporate Canada for transformative change and economic advancement. Our mission revolves around empowering clients to create their own paths, underpinned by resilience and knowledge. Through our tailored strategies, we instill confidence in organizations, driving generational impact and catalyzing transformative shifts in conversations and perspectives.In addition to my role at Sohkisiwin Solutions, I operate my own consulting practice, specializing in engagement, analytics, and integration for comprehensive strategic planning. Notable projects include serving as the Project Lead for the City of Saskatoon's Smart Cities initiative, ConnectYXE, aimed at addressing complex social issues through data and technology solutions for urban innovation. I excel in creating rapid prototypes, establishing proof of concepts, and crafting sustainable plans with measurable milestones and metrics.Previously, I held the position of Director at the Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence, where I honed my skills in program and fund development, ideation, design thinking, and operational management. Additionally, I served as a sessional lecturer at the Edwards School of Business, mainly focused on Entrepreneurship as my main topic. My diverse background, coupled with my strategic acumen and commitment to innovation, positions me as a valuable asset capable of driving impactful change and fostering growth within any organization.Specialties: Design thinking, Strategy, Engagement, Analytics, Ideation, user-experience research, performance metrics, logic models, technology solutions, strategic planning
-
PrincipalStephanie Yong ConsultingSaskatoon, Sk, Ca
-
Board MemberSaskpower Jun 2022 - PresentRegina, Saskatchewan, Ca -
PrincipalStephanie Yong Consulting Aug 2017 - PresentStephanie Yong is a design thinking specialist. She is the principle at Stephanie Yong Consulting, a consultancy that focuses on utilizing the tools of human-centered design thinking to help generate ideas, solve strategic problems and apply to community and social impact projects. Stephanie was the Lead Consultant for the City of Saskatoon's Smart Cities Challenge, a competition hosted by the Government of Canada challenging communities of all sizes, to come forward with their best ideas to improve the lives of residents through innovation, data and connected technology. Saskatoon has been selected as one of the ten Finalists for a chance to win $10 million dollars to be used to implement all aspects of the proposed plans. Stephanie is utilizing the principles of Design Thinking to ensure that the solutions for this challenge will be the most valuable and impactful to the end user.
-
Chair Of The Board Of DirectorsSakatoon Public School Foundations Jan 2015 - PresentChair of the Saskatoon Public School Foundation Board. The Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation (SPSF) is an independent charity dedicated to enhancing learning opportunities for students at Saskatoon Public Schools. The foundation partners with committed businesses, organizations, and individuals to support programs and initiatives that go beyond Saskatoon Public Schools’ mandate.
-
Board Of DirectorsCreative Saskatchewan May 2018 - PresentBoard Director at Creative Saskatchewan, currently on the Governance Committee. Creative Saskatchewan is a leader supporting collaboration, entrepreneurial capacity, innovation and convergence that maximizes leveraged resources, commercial success and market access for Saskatchewan's creative industries and producers. We are driven to achieve a future where Saskatchewan's creative producers continue to realize diverse commercial opportunities in national, international and emerging markets which collectively grow thriving, sustainable creative industries.
-
Co-FounderSohkisiwin Solutions Jan 2023 - May 2024Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CaSôhkisiwin Solutions is an award winning strategy and integration firm focused on creating generational impact. Our goal is to facilitate collaboration between Indigenous communities and Corporate Canada for meaningful change and economic growth.Our company’s mission is to empower clients with the strength and confidence needed to forge their own paths. We craft our work plans and strategies on a foundation of resilience and knowledge. Through our approach, we aim to instill organizations with the confidence and assurance that their progress signifies a tangible strengthening. It is through this commitment that we drive generational impact and cultivate transformative shifts in conversations and perspectives. -
Director, Government Relations And PartnershipsSaskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (Sreda) Mar 2022 - Oct 2022Focused on enhancing the economic growth of Saskatoon, in this role, I will be focused on enhancing government relations, partnerships and projects to continue to support the growth, and diversity in the City of Saskatoon. -
Board Of DirectorsInnovation Place (Soco) Sep 2011 - Jun 2022Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CaBoard Director and VIce Chair at Innovation Place (SOCO). Stephanie was appointed Chair of the SOCO Audit and Finance Committee in November 2018 and has been a Board Member since 2011. SOCO supports the advancement and success of Saskatchewan's technology and key growth sectors through the development and operation of technology parks at the province's universities in Saskatoon and Regina. -
LecturerEdwards School Of Business U Of S Sep 2011 - Apr 2022Saskatoon, Sk, CaCOMM 349: Introduction to Entrepreneurship• To provide students with an introduction to entrepreneurship.• To help students develop the necessary tools to evaluate a good venture. • To introduce students to the intricacies of an entrepreneurial venture. COMM 306: Business Decision-Making• To provide students with an introduction to Policy Analysis.• To provide students with frameworks for assessing organizations in society including social responsibility and ethical behaviour.• To provide students with frameworks for assessing industry, governmental, and civil society policies.• To provide students with a broader set of decision-making parameters.• To monitor and examine current issues in the news.COMM 340: International Business • To give students a preliminary understanding of the several basic tools available to an organization for analyzing the global environment, identifying international opportunities and assessing the attractiveness of these opportunities.• Evaluating the fit between global opportunities and organizational core competencies. -
DirectorThe Wilson Centre For Entrepreneurship Oct 2011 - Aug 2017- Create educational resources in human-centered design thinking - examples include workbooks, workshops, instructional material- Fund development for the Centre and its activities - Develop a thorough understanding of entrepreneurial networks in SK, Canada and the U.S.- Coordinate all activities that support entrepreneurial activities on campus.- Deliver not-for-credit courses such as half-day workshops, small think-tanks, entrepreneurship lectures or seminars. - Develop and maintain budgets and stewarding resources.- Oversee the Wilson Centre Advisory Council- Undertake various special projects pertinent to entrepreneurship education and mentorship of students. - Develop cross-college networks and multi-disciplinary opportunities. - Advise entrepreneurs and introduce them to networks and sources of expertise.
-
Co-FounderTvz Media Corporation Sep 2010 - Oct 2011TVZ Media Corporation is a video production and promotions company. TVZ will be the online core of the local community, capturing stories and connecting people. • Business Operations - Overseeing day-to-day operations of TVZ, including corporate structure, governance and business process.• Business Development - Meeting with potential advertisers and clientele to promote the TVZ brand.• Marketing - Developing strategic marketing steps to increase brand awareness and recognition of TVZ Media Corporation.
Stephanie Yong Education Details
-
University Of SaskatchewanMarketing
Frequently Asked Questions about Stephanie Yong
What company does Stephanie Yong work for?
Stephanie Yong works for Stephanie Yong Consulting
What is Stephanie Yong's role at the current company?
Stephanie Yong's current role is Principal.
What schools did Stephanie Yong attend?
Stephanie Yong attended University Of Saskatchewan.
Free Chrome Extension
Find emails, phones & company data instantly
Aero Online
Your AI prospecting assistant
Select data to include:
0 records × $0.02 per record
Download 750 million emails and 100 million phone numbers
Access emails and phone numbers of over 750 million business users. Instantly download verified profiles using 20+ filters, including location, job title, company, function, and industry.
Start your free trial