Our Team

Patrick Machacek

President and CEO

Alecia Baldwin

Director of Finance and Operations

Cathie Calarco

Director of Development

Karlee Conway

Director of Marketing and Communications

Olga Barabanshchikova

Executive Assistant and Board Liaison

Alex Beattie

Data Clerk

Annelise Pickett

Digital Marketing Specialist

Art Green

Multimedia Specialist

Ashlee Robinson-Anagor

Stewardship Lead

Carmel David

Marketing Lead

Kara Mothersell

Development Officer

Kayla McNeilly

Events and Special Projects Lead

Kelsey Watt

Community Engagement Officer

Michelle Nyamapfeni

Accountant

Patricia (Trish) Flores-Worobec

Granting Officer

Sarah Fontana

Senior Accountant

Teddi Taylor

Prospect Researcher & Database Specialist

Patrick Machacek

President and CEO

Alecia Baldwin

Director of Finance and Operations

Alecia Baldwin joined Covenant Foundation in March 2016 after completing her articling with KPMG and earning her Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. She holds a Master of Professional Accounting degree from the University of Saskatchewan, which she completed in 2014.

As the Director of Finance and Operations, Alecia has dedicated her entire professional career to the nonprofit sector. She leverages her technical expertise and industry knowledge to find practical solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness. Alecia works closely with Foundation teams and Covenant partners to transform philanthropic funding into impactful programs and services, guided by the implementation of the Foundation’s funding priorities framework.

Alecia's commitment to financial stewardship and operational excellence ensures that donor contributions create meaningful change across the communities served by Covenant Foundation.

Cathie Calarco

Director of Development

Cathie Calarco is the Director of Development at Covenant Foundation, where she combines her expertise in fundraising, sales, and marketing to drive impactful outcomes. With extensive experience working with healthcare foundations across Canada, Cathie has developed a deep understanding of the philanthropic sector, building strong relationships to advance critical missions. She is passionate about advancing the mission of Covenant Foundation across Alberta, fostering growth and cultivating partnerships to support the Foundation’s important work in healthcare.

An accomplished entrepreneur and two-time RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur - Woman of Influence Nominee, Cathie is known for her passion for volunteering and her innate ability to connect like-minded individuals to collaborate on meaningful initiatives and drive positive change.. She is a proud member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, and was also nominated for Kingston Ontario Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year.

Karlee Conway

Director of Marketing and Communications

Karlee Conway is a seasoned senior marketing and communications professional with over a decade of experience driving impactful strategies and fostering brand growth across diverse industries. Karlee has successfully led cross-functional teams, managing everything from digital marketing, public relations, social media strategy, crisis management, to corporate communications.

A true advocate for clear, effective communication, Karlee is committed to mentoring the next generation of marketing professionals and is known for fostering collaborative, creative workspaces.

She holds a Strategic Communication Management Professional designation, a globally recognized gold standard for communications leaders.

After work hours, Karlee enjoys staying active and spending time with family and friends.

Olga Barabanshchikova

Executive Assistant and Board Liaison

Olga has a strong background in administrative coordination and event planning and brings exceptional organizational skills and a people-first approach to Covenant Foundation. Having worked in both large and small organizations, she thrives in dynamic environments where adaptability and collaboration are key.

Before joining Covenant Foundation, Olga spent over six years at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine, where she provided high-level administrative support, managed complex scheduling, and coordinated logistics for executive teams and large-scale events. Her ability to anticipate challenges and problem-solve under pressure has been instrumental in ensuring seamless operations.

Passionate about building strong relationships, Olga enjoys fostering connections that contribute to meaningful impact. She is excited to support the mission of Covenant Foundation and help drive positive change in healthcare philanthropy.

Alex Beattie

Data Clerk

Annelise Pickett

Digital Marketing Specialist

Annelise joined Covenant Foundation in 2023 as digital marketing specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from MacEwan University and over 12 years of experience in digital marketing. Her expertise stems from working with digital marketing agencies, the private sector, and founding her own digital marketing company.

At Covenant Foundation, Annelise plays a pivotal role in managing the foundation's website, SEO strategies, social media platforms, paid ad campaigns, and overall digital content strategy. She is passionate about creating visionary digital experiences that connect donors with meaningful causes and amplify the foundation's mission.

Outside of work, Annelise enjoys spending quality time with her family, cheering on her kids at their sporting events, staying active with her beloved fur baby, and traveling with her husband and three kids.

Art Green

Multimedia Specialist

Ashlee Robinson-Anagor

Stewardship Lead

Ashlee Robinson-Anagor holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and has a dynamic career background, starting in banking and later moving into management in telemarketing for the performing arts. Currently, she serves as the Stewardship Lead, where she designs and oversees comprehensive donor engagement programs, fostering meaningful relationships and impactful recognition initiatives.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ashlee enjoys traveling, discovering new culinary experiences at restaurants, and channeling her artistic side through ceramics. Her passion for connection and creativity shines in every aspect of her work and personal life.

Carmel David

Marketing Lead

Kara Mothersell

Development Officer

Kara Mothersell joined the Covenant Foundation team in July 2024, bringing a unique combination of skills and experience to her role. She has worked in philanthropy for the past two years, developing expertise in fundraising and external relationship building. Prior to entering the nonprofit sector, Kara spent 16 years at NorQuest College, where she worked as a Business and Costing Analyst in the Foundational Faculty for a decade.

Kara’s strengths include financial analysis, costing analysis, and cultivating meaningful connections that drive impactful outcomes. Her ability to combine analytical expertise with a passion for relationship building makes her a valuable asset to the Foundation team.

Outside of work, Kara is dedicated to making a difference and supporting the causes that matter most to the communities served by the Foundation.

Kayla McNeilly

Events and Special Projects Lead

Kayla has been volunteering and organizing fundraising events since 2004.She brings with her hundreds of hours of event planning and event management helping bring the foundation’s annual events to life.

Previously, Kayla spent close to a decade at a large Canadian based oil and gas company. She helped plan and manage their multiple programs and events under their organizational development branch, helping the business achieve multiple years on the Canada’s Best Employers list.

Kayla has a strong passion for community involvement, and with her friends have raised $811,000.00 for Multiple Sclerosis in support of their friend Julia also known as Team Julia.

Kelsey Watt

Community Engagement Officer

Kelsey is the Community Engagement Officer, bringing her passion for building relationships and amplifying community voices to create meaningful impact. In this role, she leads outreach and engagement initiatives that ensure Covenant’s efforts and partnerships remain responsive to community needs and perspectives.

Before joining Covenant, Kelsey gained experience in community outreach, relationship development, and donor engagement across diverse and dynamic environments. She is known for her collaborative and empathetic approach to connecting people to purpose and translating community insights into actionable opportunities.

Kelsey is excited to contribute to Covenant’s mission of investing in health care, supporting underserved populations, enhancing quality of life in Alberta’s communities, and helping to create vibrant, caring environments through collaboration, compassion, integrity, and impact.

Michelle Nyamapfeni

Accountant

Patricia (Trish) Flores-Worobec

Granting Officer

Trish Flores-Worobec holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and began her career in the field before transitioning to a managerial role at an independent seniors housing facility. With a strong background in leadership and attention to detail, she now serves as the Foundation’s Granting Officer, where she combines her expertise with a passion for impactful work.

Outside of the office, Trish enjoys life with her husband and their energetic goldendoodle puppy, Roo. She loves traveling to new destinations, exploring diverse culinary scenes, and spending time on crafts.

Sarah Fontana

Senior Accountant

As a seasoned accountant, Sarah Fontana brings a unique blend of experience from various industries, including oil and gas, venture capital management, and her true passion – the not-for-profit sector, where she's spent 10 years making a meaningful impact.

When she's not crunching numbers, Sarah loves spending time with her family, including her husband, two kids, and two fur children. Her busy life is filled with reading, baking, photography, and traveling. She's also a firm believer in nurturing friendships and making time for the people who matter most.

Teddi Taylor

Prospect Researcher & Database Specialist

Teddi Taylor joined the Covenant Foundation team in April 2024, bringing over 16 years of experience in fundraising administration. Since 2008, Teddi has worked behind the scenes to support fundraising efforts, with a passion for streamlining processes and ensuring the integrity of donor data. In 2015, she earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential, demonstrating her dedication to best practices and continued professional growth in the field.

A self-proclaimed spreadsheet enthusiast, Teddi thrives on making data work for everyone. While she loves a good spreadsheet, her true goal is to ensure that everyone on the team works directly in the database, making processes smoother and more efficient for all involved.

Outside of work, Teddi enjoys the creative and calming pursuits of knitting, crochet, baking, and tackling DIY home projects, always with a keen eye for detail and craftsmanship.

Our Team

Patrick Machacek

Alecia Baldwin

Cathie Calarco

Karlee Conway

Olga Barabanshchikova

Alex Beattie

Annelise Pickett

Art Green

Ashlee Robinson-Anagor

Carmel David

Kara Mothersell

Kayla McNeilly

Kelsey Watt

Michelle Nyamapfeni

Patricia (Trish) Flores-Worobec

Sarah Fontana

Teddi Taylor

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