United Way of Calgary and Area
Baylea Willan is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in philanthropy, accounts payable, and health and wellness. Currently serving as a Philanthropy Officer at United Way of Calgary and Area since August 2023, Baylea also operates as the Owner and Pilates Instructor at Sunflower Pilates Girasol, focusing on low-impact exercise that promotes strength, balance, and coordination. Prior to these roles, Baylea held significant positions at SiteOne Landscape Supply, where responsibilities included leading transitions in accounting systems and processing thousands of invoices with high accuracy. Baylea's diverse background also includes site supervision for Elections Canada and Elections Alberta, freelance contributions to The Guadalajara Reporter, as well as experience in administrative roles across various sectors. Educational qualifications include certifications in Pilates and studies at Thompson Rivers University in English Literature.
United Way of Calgary and Area
At United Way of Calgary and Area, we care deeply about creating a resilient and caring community where everyone thrives. As a 100% local social impact charity, we are passionate about discovering innovative ways to deepen and diversify the impact of community support. We excel at bringing people and organizations together to develop new solutions to address critical issues in our community, focusing on mental health, healthy relationships, socio-economic wellbeing, and social inclusion. Founded in 1940, we have a long history in Calgary. Our office is home to 130 passionate employees who truly believe in making a difference. Our culture reflects our work – we are people-centered, relationship-focused, and innovative in our drive for impact, helping over 160,000 people a year in the Calgary area. We believe tomorrow can be better. Join us in making a difference in our community.