Chair
Jill Thygesen
Vice Chair
Kyla Meyers
Secretary
Alexa Ziccarelli
Treasurer
Ankit Rana
Director
Jaz Ramage
Director
Jen Goeres
Director
Jeannie Hawksworth
Director
Amanda Rice
Director
Omaima Waqar
Director
Chenoa Esau
Chair
Jill Thygesen has a Chartered Accountant designation (CA, CPA) complemented by a bachelor’s degree with a double major in Economics and French Language and Literature. She has a strong background in the fields of finance, accounting, and risk management, all honed during her time as an auditor at Ernst & Young LLP. During her career, Jill has become well-versed in the financial needs of NPOs. She is excited to bring her passion for accounting and finance to the Board Chair position.
Jill has a love for traveling that took her abroad during her undergraduate degree and backpacking through South-east Asia for 4 months - it was no surprise that she jumped at the chance to live in Cologne, Germany for 13 months while working for Ernst & Young. She enjoys spending summers at the lake, snowboarding in the winter, and, yoga and reading year-round. She is quickly becoming an avid, albeit amateur, rock climber.
Jill strongly believes in empowering women and girls, and in particular, ensuring women and girls have equal choice and opportunity when pursuing their goals. She is very excited to join InMotion Network where this empowerment and opportunity can be seen firsthand!
Director
Kyla Meyers is an accomplished professional with over a decade of experience in the sport and recreation industry. She holds a Master of Arts in Sport and Recreation Management. Through her education and professional experience, Kyla has a strong focus on fund development, program management, event planning, communications, and community engagement. She excels at building and nurturing relationships with diverse stakeholders to drive successful initiatives and foster long-term support.
Outside of work, Kyla enjoys running and being active, being outdoors camping, and always has multiple books on the go. She also loves to travel, taking every opportunity she can to explore a new corner of the world.
In addition to her technical and leadership skills, Kyla is passionate about inclusion in sport and strives to establish safe and equitable environments for all participants. Kyla has previously led initiatives promoting diversity and safe sport and is excited to continue advocating for inclusion while working with InMotion Network.
Director
Alexa is a newbie when it comes to working with non-for profit organizations. With her background of working in Human Resources, she has worked closely with stakeholders to foster inclusive workplace cultures and implement people-focused initiatives. She has also grown up as a competitive dancer since the age of three, and has experienced first-hand the transformative power of physical activity in building resilience and self-confidence.
In her spare time, Alexa enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, going on walks and reading the latest trending novel. You can also always find her talking about the latest reality TV show.
As someone who is passionate about the mission of removing barriers for underserved women and girls in sports, she is eager to use her experience and passion to support initiatives that ensure all women and girls have the chance to participate, grow and thrive in athletics. She looks forward to being an advocate and sharing her knowledge and expertise.
Treasurer
Ankit Rana, CPA, CA brings over 10 years of experience in financial management, governance, and strategic advisory. His background spans public practice, governance bodies, and U.S.-based private equity environments, providing him with a well-rounded perspective on financial prudence and organizational oversight.
He has previously served in governance roles with a sports club and a First Nation education and development corporation, where he contributed to strengthening financial stewardship and supporting sustainable growth. Ankit is committed to bringing thoughtful, balanced insight to board discussions while supporting strong governance practices.
Vice Chair
Jaz Ramage has Bachelor's Degrees in Education and Arts, with a focus in English and History. She has also worked in sport and recreation for over 15 years, with experience in the non-profit, government, and private sectors. Currently, Jaz works as the membership and marketing manager for Rock Jungle Climbing. She seeks to promote an inclusive and equitable space for anyone who want to experience rock climbing, with a special focus on creating a welcoming environment for women and non-binary climbers.
Outside of work, Jaz spends a lot of her time reading and (you guessed it) rock climbing. In the summer, you'll find her camped out with friends at climbing crags in Jasper, Banff, and beyond. She loves reading feminist theory and socio-political analysis, as well as lots of fantasy and sci-fi. She is especially interested in the ways different narrative lenses are capable of actually constructing different realities, and wants to apply this understanding of story-telling to help change the cultural narratives we hold about women and girls in sport.
Director
Jen Goeres has been involved in sport and recreation for over 25 years, working and volunteering for not-for-profit, municipal, provincial, and national organizations. She obtained a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Adapted and Therapeutic Physical Activity) and a Bachelor of Education (Secondary Physical Education) from the University of Calgary and currently works as an educator with Calgary Catholic School Division as well as a Practicum Advisor in the Faculty of Education - St. Mary's University (Calgary). She also is the owner and founder of WordPLAY Consulting Inc., an all-women team focusing on creating innovative learning and development opportunities across the sport, recreation and education sectors with a particular focus on empowering organizations to engage more girls and women in sport. When Jen is not cheering on her twins at the hockey rink, rugby pitch, or golf course, she enjoys being outdoors, hiking, downhill skiing and camping with her friends and family. She is excited to join the InMotion Network to support and advocate for more girls and women getting involved and becoming leaders within the sport, physical activity, and recreation (SPAR) sector within Alberta.
Director
Jeannie Hawksworth has a Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CA, CPA), underscored by ten years in public practice accounting firms before making the move to non-profit organizations. Jeannie's background and interest in accounting, assurance, financial planning and analysis, strategic planning and governance coupled with a lifelong passion for sport, personal development and continuous growth intersect neatly with InMotion's vision and mission.
Jeannie's primary sport was soccer, in which she has held many roles (player, coach, official, administrator, volunteer, employee, Board member) at many levels (grassroots, competitive, College, Provincial, National) throughout her career. She is keen to bring all the knowledge gained through her varied perspectives to enrich provincial sport, recreation and physical activity system in Alberta.
Jeannie thrives on sharing knowledge and empowering others, spending her free time coaching and playing various sports, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Director
Amanda has invested the last 20 years working and volunteering in the non-profit sport and recreation industry. With a Diploma in Exercise Science and a Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship she comes equipped to help tackle the barriers that women and girls face in physical activity today. Specializing in programs and leadership, she is keen to put her skills to work to create more opportunities for girls in sport and recreation with InMotion Network.
Outside of work, you can find Amanda spending time with her family, going on road trips, enjoying the outdoors, camping or playing sports.
Director
Omaima Waqar is a dedicated professional with a passion for both immigration law and sports. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Omaima is currently pursuing a Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law at Queen’s University. As a Legal Assistant, she has extensive experience in the field of Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada, combining legal expertise with a commitment to community development.
Beyond her legal career, Omaima is the co-founder of the Calgary Women’s Cricket Organization, the first and most active women's cricket group in Calgary. With over 10 years of experience in sports management and an ICC Level 1 coaching certification, she is deeply committed to empowering women and girls through sports. Her role as a coach has allowed her to develop women’s cricket at various levels, fostering a safe, inclusive environment where athletes can break barriers and realize their full potential.
Omaima believes in the transformative power of sports to challenge stereotypes and build confidence, both on and off the field. She is passionate about creating opportunities for young women, so they can experience the same empowerment she once wished for as a young athlete.
Director
Chenoa Esau is the Community Connections Manager with the City of Grande Prairie, where she works with community partners and oversees grant programs and initiatives that support sport, recreation, arts, and culture across the region. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport and Tourism and has experience working with non-profits, community organizations, and major sporting events throughout Alberta.
Chenoa cares deeply about improving access to physical activity and reducing participation barriers, especially for girls and underserved groups. Her background in community engagement and collaboration brings a practical municipal perspective to the InMotion Network Board.
When she’s not working, you’ll usually find Chenoa outside – camping, hiking, or out for a walk with her two dogs.