Connor Donoghue/ Misty Meadows
Calgary ,Canada
Summary
Empathetic and visionary leader with over 10 years of experience bridging corporate leadership and community advocacy. A proud trans woman, volunteer, and creative, I bring deep lived experience, professional poise, and strategic direction to every initiative I lead. Adept at building authentic relationships, managing complex initiatives, and representing 2SLGBTQ+ voices in both nonprofit and business settings. I offer a rare blend of corporate operational leadership, grassroots organizing, and community-centered education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
President & Community Member
Imperial Sovereign Court of the Chinook Arch (ISCCA)
Calgary, Alberta
01.2025 - Current
- Serve as the elected president of a historic 2SLGBTQ+ nonprofit focused on empowerment through fundraising, visibility, and peer-led support.
- Lead all board governance, community partnerships, and operational initiatives, overseeing the planning and execution of multiple events annually.
- Partner with charitable organizations in Calgary, including Skipping Stone, SafeLink, and others, to raise funds and increase visibility for diverse initiatives.
- Cultivate meaningful relationships with community members, sponsors, charities, and volunteers.
- Support identity-affirming spaces for trans and gender-diverse individuals through education and mentorship.
Marketing Consultant
Freelance
01.2020 - Current
- Provide high-level administrative and marketing support to nonprofit leaders and entrepreneurs.
- Lead stakeholder engagement initiatives and implement digital marketing strategies that elevate community presence.
- Design accessible web content, outreach materials, and event promotion campaigns using inclusive language and design principles.
Creator | Public Speaker | Community Organizer
Misty Meadows
North America
01.2010 - Current
- Maintain a public-facing persona as a trans woman performer and activist.
- Organize events and fundraisers generating significant donations (over $250,000) for LGBTQ+ charities across North America.
- Speak publicly on trans visibility, gender diversity, and community resilience.
- Mentor performers navigating identity, creativity, and self-advocacy in professional and community contexts.
Marketing Manager, HSE Coordinator, Executive Leader
Helios Consulting
Calgary, Alberta
01.2010 - Current
- Direct rebranding campaigns, strategic communications, and internal marketing systems.
- Coordinate complex team scheduling, event logistics, and departmental communications.
- Create multimedia content to enhance public visibility and strengthen digital engagement.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings with emotional intelligence and inclusive practices.
- Oversee cross-functional teams across executive support, safety management, and marketing.
- Produce branded podcast content, lead rebranding initiatives, and facilitate corporate social events.
- Maintain regulatory compliance in HSE systems (ComplyWorks, ISNetworld).
- Balance multiple roles with discretion, time management, and attention to detail.
Education
Diploma - Fashion Design & Marketing
Blanche Macdonald Centre
Skills
- Community Engagement & Stakeholder Relations
- Team & Volunteer Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Organizational Development
- Inclusive Event Planning & Facilitation
- Public Speaking & LGBTQ Advocacy
- Trauma-Informed Communication
- Digital and print marketing strategy
- Content Creation & Social Media Management
- Budget oversight and fundraising
Technical Skills
- CRM (eg, Salesforce, HubSpot)
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- Wix
- Adobe Suite
Preferred Name
Misty Meadows
Pronouns
she/her
Lived Experience And Identity
- Proud trans woman with lived experience navigating systems as a gender-diverse person.
- Commitment to community-led, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive frameworks.
- Passion for equitable access to care, joy, and community connection for all.
Community Leadership And Volunteer Work
- Elected President, ISCCA, 2025-, Present
- Member, ISCCA,2010-Present
- Chair, Vancouver LGBTQ+ Charity Chapter, 2016-Present
- Mentor & Advocate, Gender-diverse community and queer performer, supporting grassroots LGBTQ+ initiatives since 2010
- Speaker & Peer Facilitator
Timeline
President & Community Member
Imperial Sovereign Court of the Chinook Arch (ISCCA)
01.2025 - Current
Marketing Consultant
Freelance
01.2020 - Current
Creator | Public Speaker | Community Organizer
Misty Meadows
01.2010 - Current
Marketing Manager, HSE Coordinator, Executive Leader
Helios Consulting
01.2010 - Current
Diploma - Fashion Design & Marketing
Blanche Macdonald Centre
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