Shelly Wadden, BA Psychology
Executive Director, KHCCC
After serving as a Director on the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce Board, Shelly joined the KHCCC team as the Executive Director in June, 2017. In just under a year in her role, Shelly has been instrumental in implementing various organizational changes and continues to pursue her passion for growing the local economy.
“I look forward to seizing the opportunity by looking outward to our local partners for discussions on innovative ways to help local businesses thrive. My initial mandate will be to create a climate for experimentation in which there is recognition of great ideas, support for those ideas and a willingness to challenge the system.” - Shelly Wadden
Shelly has been in Golden for many years and has been deeply involved in facilitating and orchestrating organizations that benefit local children and families. As a previous entrepreneur she understands the importance of learning from, adapting to and growing within a business. She’s worked on exciting projects and feels privileged to have worked along side of incredibly smart, passionate people who’ve provided her with great support, and even pushed her to grow. As a result, Shelly has spent many years developing relationships and attending professional development sessions/conferences abroad.
Connect with Shelly! 250.344.7125 or manager@goldenchamber.bc.ca