VALDA ROBERTS

I was born in Dawson Creek, B.C. and came to Edmonton in 1982. As of 2020, I have lived in the neighborhood for 21 years and have been involved in various neighborhood initiatives and events.

I attended the University of Guelph BA program and Grant MacEwan College where I received my diploma in Volunteer Management. As a professional volunteer manager, I have experience in the non-profit realm and bring that experience to the board. I am involved with a number of league initiatives including our Finance Committee, Facilities Committee, Seniors outreach, and Social Events. 

​I am passionate about Event Management, especially live music and community festivals. I am a crafter and a sewer in my spare time.

COLTEN BISHOP

Hi Neighbors!
My name is Colten Bishop and I have been an Alberta Ave resident since 2016. AB Ave is a beautiful community that is chalked full of wonderful people and great ideas. I'm excited to work with the citizens of AB Ave and the AACL to help grow our thriving community.

In my professional life, I have been known for spreading joy. That’s right - I sell slush and ice cream machines! This role has provided me a unique perspective into the needs and challenges of small and medium sized companies throughout Western Canada. It has also helped develop my leadership, problem solving, and communication skills.
In my spare time, I enjoy playing dodgeball, golf, reading, gardening, traveling, escape rooms, discovering restaurants, appreciating art, finding new experiences, and bugging my partner and 2 cats. Also, if you happen to know the location of a “Tiny Library”, let me know!
And I’m quite open minded! I'm willing to try (almost) everything at least once.  Variety is the spice of life!
I look forward to chatting with you!  You can always reach out to me personally through LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/coltenbishop or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mr_cbiddy/

ERICK ESTRADA

I am originally from Mexico and moved to Alberta Avenue in 2013 to study at Business Management NAIT and I fell in love with our neighborhood. I have lived in the neighborhood for the past six years (2020).

I worked at NAIT for over two years in the students' engagement department. In 2018, I started working for Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton as the resource development associate, and co-funded a business where I look after the administration of finance.

​As a volunteer, I participate in the role of operations director of the Mexican Society of Edmonton. I have volunteered as a volunteer coordinator in the Edmonton Carnival for the last three years.

My hobbies include playing chess, taking walks and working in the garden. I like to walk around our neighborhood and chat with neighbors. What I like the most about our neighborhood are the beautiful trees that we have in our streets.

CAROL BROOKS

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AARON DEINES

I was born in Vancouver BC, and moved to the Peace River area of NW Alberta when I was 4, where my family had an off the grid farm. I moved to Edmonton when I was 19 to attend University at U of A.
 I studied English and minored in Political Science, receiving my degree in 2001. I was a member of the UAMUN (Model UN Group). I taught English in Japan following my degree, and began a career in construction/restoration upon my return to Canada in 2004. I have been managing construction companies and/or operating as a Project Manager for 15 years.

In my life outside of work, I enjoy being active with my wife and two daughters: hiking, skiing, swimming, cycling, camping and playing sports. I’m also an amateur marksman, and an avid motorcyclist. I love to travel internationally to learn new languages and cultures. I have now lived in Norwood for 15 years, and love getting to know my neighbors and helping in the neighborhood.

DAVID COCOM

 I was born and raised where it is summer year-round - Merida, Mexico. This is where the winters are warm and summers are ridiculously hot. My mom always says I like drastic temperatures since I moved to hot summers and frigid winters. 

I ​moved to Canada in 2017 to pursue my master’s degree in Computer Science with a Specialization in Multimedia. I graduated in 2019 from the University of Alberta. Go Golden Bears and Pandas!

I have lived on Alberta Ave since 2020. I moved right at the start of the pandemic. I instantly fell in love with the community and I have always felt welcomed.  I’m excited to meet more of my neighbors and expand my social circle.
 
This is my first official volunteer work. I still have a lot to learn, but I’m eager to get hands-on and help to build a better community. 
 
When I'm not behind a computer, I enjoy going for hikes around the river valley, exploring new coffee shops/restaurants around the city, and spending chill time with my partner and our two cats. 

KEN KIRK

NATASHA RUSSELL

KELSEY BOYCHUK

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Over the past decade,
Dr. Natasha Russell has served as an educator, facilitator and activist in many communities and is forever grateful for the many mentors that she has met along the way.
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Natasha’s current passions include: ideas for sustainable economies, balanced development focused on preservation and conservation of ecosystems, thought leadership, helping people and their animal families, volunteering in the community and tango dancing.

Now that she’s taken to partial retirement, she’s excited to prioritize her community connections and the well being of her beloved neighbors. Natasha strongly believes that in the heart of public service is the desire to improve the lives of those we serve (including our family, friends, neighbors and the greater community), it's with this drive that she hopes to display the situational awareness, advocacy, and foresight that will help serve our Alberta Avenue community for many years to come.