Melisa Stefaniw

Melisa brings a wealth of knowledge to Trail Tutors Inc. from nearly two decades working in the tourism sector in British Columbia, Alberta, and now Dauphin, Manitoba. Melisa has been involved in professional grant writing and fundraising for over 20 years, working in both the arts and tourism sectors, most recently helping to raise 1.5M for the Northgate Trails in Dauphin. Melisa takes a strategic storytelling approach in her work, helping to create true connections between funders or donors and potential projects. Melisa has actively raised nearly 25M for projects in Manitoba and continues to work passionately on program development for cycling in her home community.