As Associate Director of Partnerships and Communications at Velocity, Michelle is focused on building meaningful connections and driving impactful growth. Her focus is on developing meaningful partnerships and crafting communication strategies and opportunities that support Velocity’s mission to support founders.

With over 20 years of experience in marketing communications, Michelle brings a wealth of expertise in developing and nurturing relationships that advance organizational goals.

Previously, Michelle held a senior marketing position with the Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club, where she successfully enhanced the brand’s visibility, created engaging content, and expanded community impact through programs and partnerships.

Michelle aims to strengthen relationships with leading industry partners, students, founders and community organizations to enhance Velocity’s presence and influence. By fostering collaboration and creating engaging content, she seeks to open new opportunities and contribute to the organization’s overall success.

Tina Wilton is the Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Velocity. She connects the top entrepreneurial institution in Canada with top business leaders and founders resulting in a one-of-a-kind startup ecosystem. Her priority is creating collaborative opportunities to foster innovation that propels industries and impact forward.

Tina has 6+ years of experience designing entrepreneurship and innovation programming for University students across Canada. She has experience working at startups, scale-ups, and corporations with a focus on innovation. Her interest in experiential learning started during her time as a student at the University of Waterloo where she lived in Velocity Residence and was a member of the Hack the North organizing team.