Ryan Andersen
Lead Organizer

[email protected] 
(403)993-7123

Before beginning his role as the Lead Organizer for the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good, Ryan was a Lutheran Pastor and part of the group of pastors, rabbis, priests, labour and non-profit leaders who first initiated the Calgary Alliance. Ryan was introduced to Community Organizing as a part of his studies at Harvard.

Prior to working for the Calgary Alliance, Ryan used the practice of community organizing to help organize the Calgary Interfaith Council, The Canadian Interfaith Conversation and the 2010 G8/20 Interfaith Summit. Please contact Ryan if you are interested in learning more about the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good, or for any media enquires. 

William Akoto                                                                                                                                                                       Communications and Administrative Coordinator                                                                                                    

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William Akoto is a highly motivated, passionate, innovative, and tenacious marketing communications leader. William has over 15 years of combined experience in marketing, strategic communications, brand building, digital marketing, media, community relations, and political management. 

William has held mid- to senior-level positions in diverse industries such as Banking/Finance, Convenience/Gas Retail, FMCG, Sports Management, Non-Profit, Consulting, Technology, Real Estate and Canadian Politics. He brings extensive executive marketing communications leadership experience and a strong track record in creating and managing brands, as the core driver of an establishment's growth, and innovation. 

Outside of work, William serves on several social and humanitarian boards. He enjoys reading, sports, writing for his blog, and spending quality time with family. 

University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business - Executive MBA
York University - Masters Certificate in Marketing Communications Leadership Calgary – Bachelor in Communications
Centennial College - Major in Advertising