Joanne Fedeyko
About Joanne Fedeyko
Joanne Fedeyko is a prominent figure in the Canadian and Silicon Valley business landscapes, currently serving as a Founding Board Member at CELS and holding multiple advisory and leadership roles across various organizations. Her work focuses on empowering women in business and fostering innovation in the Alberta ecosystem.
Work at CELS - Canadian Entrepreneurs in Life Science
Joanne Fedeyko serves as a Founding Board Member at CELS - Canadian Entrepreneurs in Life Science. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the organization’s mission to support entrepreneurs in the life sciences sector. Her involvement focuses on fostering innovation and collaboration among Canadian life science companies.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Joanne Fedeyko currently holds multiple positions across various organizations. She is an Advisory Council Member at Women Funding Women Inc. since 2023, a Member of Global Women in VC, and a Strategic Advisor at Health Innovation Capital. Additionally, she is an Executive Member at Hipower and Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Women's Equity Lab - Silicon Valley. She also serves as Publisher for Disruption Magazine Canada and as an Advisor at Holt Accelerator.
Education and Expertise
Joanne Fedeyko has a solid educational background in accounting and management. She achieved her Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation after studying at the Society of Management Accountants of Alberta from 1992 to 1995. She also completed an Honours program in Accounting at NAIT from 1990 to 1992. Furthermore, she participated in Leadership San Francisco from 2004 to 2005, enhancing her leadership skills.
Achievements in the Innovation Ecosystem
Joanne Fedeyko actively contributes to the innovation ecosystem in Edmonton as a Board member of Innovate Edmonton. She has launched theBoardlist in Canada, a platform that connects emerging talent with board service opportunities. Her work with the Government of Alberta focuses on attracting investment and facilitating access to capital for Alberta companies from Silicon Valley.
Speaking Engagements and Community Involvement
Joanne Fedeyko regularly speaks on various topics including network building, fundraising in Silicon Valley, and women in technology. She aims to bring US female funders into the Canadian market through her roles in the WFW Advisory Council and Launch Event Steering Committee. Her efforts support the growth of the Alberta ecosystem through various initiatives.