BJNC

BRENDA NORTHEY, B.A., M.B.A.

Brenda J Northey Consulting (BJNC)

"A Social Entrepreneur" — Toronto Star

I have a track record of leading innovative projects from start-ups to viable enterprises, focusing mostly on the non-profit sector.

Combining my business degree with my creativity and persistence, I have been able to successfully complete “impossible” projects in entertainment, sports and health and social services. My “one-stop” centres are well-known for integrating unique partnerships in one process that is outcome-driven.

Turning my attention to the environment, I see waste as a looming, global concern and would like to combine “Cradle to Cradle” and Zero Waste philosophies with my background to develop a unique, green project. More details to follow.

INNOVATIONS / ACHIEVEMENTS

• Created and designed the first One-Stop Transition Centre in Canada, called Beatrice House, that provided a client-friendly process, integrating all of the stages needed to help each homeless mother become employed while also providing ECE (early childhood education) to their children.
• Created a Health And Wellness Committee in York Region that connected mental health agencies, employment agencies, Veteran Affairs, police, and government agencies — a unique committee focused on sharing information and resources to ultimately benefit clients.
• Developed a comprehensive employment program for people with mental health issues that incorporated all services and programs at the same location, integrating five outside service providers and avoiding duplication. 39/41 students were gainfully employed.
• Organized a "community-based" ice show combining top professional figure skaters like Toller Cranston with amateurs from local skating clubs to raise money for two local charities.

Teacher/Trainer

Developed a "Managing By Outcomes" operating model for non-profits that combined organizational alignment, purpose, and outcome/performance measures. Trained over 1000 leaders from across Canada.

College teacher for five years at Seneca College teaching business and entrepreneur courses.

TESTIMONIALS / REFERENCE QUOTES

"Brenda Northey is a social entrepreneur. ...people like Brenda Northey will become increasingly important, if we are to maintain a civil society at a time when governments are cutting back their support for the needy and pulling back from their traditional responsibility for social progress."

— David Crane, Toronto Star

"Dear Brenda, you were brilliant in recognizing what could and should be done. Without your persistence in the importance of doing this, this concept would never have taken place. Thank you for your creative energy that was key in establishing Beatrice House."

— Fraser Mustard, Chair of Beatrice House

"Dear Brenda, on behalf of the Foundation, I want to thank you for the remarkable job you have done in moving a germ of an idea...to your Canadian-based expression of an important vision for disadvantaged single mothers. I had the opportunity to see first-hand the integration of services under one roof and the staged process beginning with education and ending with a job."

— Charles E. Pascal, Atkinson Foundation

"Brenda propelled the Inn's services to a self-sustaining model that includes a thriving catering business, a health and wellness and employment programs."

— Joy Hulton, Chair, Inn From The Cold

"'Impossible' Skate show big success...Brenda Northey fought back tears as a sellout audience of 4200 spectators rose in unison to reward the courageous efforts of the young 19-year old University of Western Ontario General Arts Student. In mounting 'An Evening With Stars,' Northey pulled off what many had warned her was impossible..."

— Jim Cressman, London Free Press

"Brenda was the Show Manager for our most successful fundraising event, 'From The Heart... A Gala on Ice.' Her role encompassed co-ordinating the entire logistics of the skating show. Her excellent organizational and management skills were reflected in the 12,000 persons in attendance at Maple Leaf Gardens netting $337,000. Brenda's enthusiasm and good humour was appreciated by all."

— Rick Gallop, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario

"Line of credit, which was established to assist with start up costs was repaid in full before the due date...we would have no hesitation working and supporting her in another business opportunity."

— Bill Clementi, Royal Bank of Canada