Work With Puneeta
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Puneeta’s areas of expertise are local economic development and community building, ESG and social impact, and leadership through adversity. You can expect her to bring her trademark optimism and connection-building approach to any group who are seeking to overcome complexity, uncertainty, and division.
Testimonials
“Puneeta was an engaging and refreshing addition to our event. She has a unique ability to articulate complex economic development, city-building, and business concepts in a fun, energetic way. She walks-the-walk and has an aptitude for connecting with audiences in a way that inspires and energizes participants.”
- Amos Kajner-Nonnekes
Board Member, MADE (Media Architecture Design Edmonton) | Partner / Director of Design, The Vignettes™ Group of Companies
“Not only does Puneeta solve immediate problems, she also methodically and carefully considers solutions and perspectives from various angles to ensure long-term success. She intrinsically knows the value of branding, communications and marketing and how to invoke a connection with anyone who hears her talk or has the pleasure of working with her. Her presentation at our 2-day conference was the #2 top rated session by attendees.”
- Heather Thomson
Executive Director, Centre for Cities and Communities, University of Alberta School of Business | Lead Consultant, 13 Ways Inc.
“Puneeta is a true professional with a strategic solutions-focused approach to the challenges she’s presented with. Her poised expertise and authentic communication style helped us rally stakeholders and chart a collective course.”
- Mike Erickson
Director, Economic Development, City of St. Albert
Recent Engagements
The Complex Challenge of
Post-COVID Downtown Vibrancy
University of Alberta, October 2022
Design, Experiences, and the
Modern Economy
Edmonton Design Week, October 2022
Our Rights, Our Future
Keynote - UN International Day of the Girl Child
ICWA, October 2022
Imagining the Future of Downtowns
Edmonton Downtown Business Association, October 2022
What’s in a Park?
Urban Development Institute, April 2022
Local Government Approaches to Downtown Recovery
Canadian Urban Institute, January 2022