Imagine. Co-create. Sustain. Meaningful Change.

Working together to address complex organizational and societal challenges through strategy, systems thinking and co-design.

What we do

We design and facilitate engaging processes that build connection among diverse stakeholders who work together to imagine, design, test, and adapt approaches to create meaningful change.

We work with groups to visualize patterns, structures, dynamics, relationships, and mindsets to develop a deeper understanding of how a system works. This helps organizations and collaboratives create a shared purpose and co-design more targeted approaches for change.

Our focus on capacity-building helps ensure that those involved are able to continue to build momentum and successfully implement change beyond the scope of a particular project or initiative.

Connect

Strategy

Strategy is about making essential choices about what our organization will - and will not - do.

We design generative processes that combine strategy, systems thinking and design thinking frameworks and tools to support organizations to identify, validate and implement compelling and effective strategies.

Social innovation and systems change

It all begins with a complex challenge - housing, mental health, employment, access to healthcare, or shifting culture within an organization.

We work with you to convene people affected by the challenge and those who can influence systems level change. Together, we deepen our understanding of the patterns, structures and mindsets that are keeping the challenge entrenched. We then co-create and test new approaches and implement those solutions that hold the greatest potential for meaningful change.

Who we are

Jill Andres

FOUNDER
Jill is a social innovation and strategy consultant, post-secondary educator, executive coach and sensemaker.
For more than two decades, Jill has worked with people from across backgrounds and sectors to support them to create meaningful change – individually, organizationally, and societally.
Jill has a Master of Business Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, and she is currently pursuing a Doctor of Social Sciences at Royal Roads University.
Carole Muriithi

ASSOCIATE
Carole is a facilitator, organizational process consultant and artist.
Carole supports organizations through collaborative culture and systems change processes, which centre anti-oppression, anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Carole has a Master of Arts in Human Systems Intervention from Concordia University in Tiohtià:ke/Mooniyaang/Montreal.
Amy Rintoul

ASSOCIATE
Amy is an information designer, visual storyteller and systems thinker.
Amy is in her element when engaged in layout design, system mapping and data visualization. She is passionate about elevating content and deepening understanding through design and visuals.
Amy has a Communications Degree in Information Design from Mount Royal University.

What people are saying

“Working with Jill has been nothing short of a transformational experience for The Dream Factory. At the outset of this process, The Dream Factory urgently required a new strategic approach to ensure we were able to 1) continue to meet a quickly rising demand and 2) have a stronger framework from which to make operational decisions.
Jill went above and beyond in her effort to truly understand our mission, unique challenges, and strategic opportunities. Her approach not only brought clarity and alignment to our staff and board, but also instilled a new sense of energy and excitement as we move forward with a new dream for the future of our organization.
Perhaps most significantly, Jill led every aspect of the process with an extraordinary degree of kindness, compassion, and commitment to setting us on a path towards greater success. We are immensely grateful to have had Jill as a treasured extension of our team and look forward to the difference our time with her will make in the lives of the children and families we serve.”
Andrew Kussy, The Dream Factory
“Working with Jill has been such a revelation. Jill quickly understood our environment and challenges. Her ability to synthesize discussions into actual action items is a testament to her ability to address pressing and sensitive issues.
On a personal level, it has been a pleasure to interact with Jill. Her kindness makes everyone feel at ease to share ideas and thoughts.
She guided us towards a collaborative endeavour that will make a real difference in the clinical oncology research ecosystem.”
Lucie D’Amours, Q-CROC | Consortium de recherche en oncologie clinique du Québec
“Jill has both deep knowledge and applied understanding of social innovation, systems change and processes to address complex challenges. She is one of the most skilled and experienced facilitators I have ever had the privilege (and joy!) to work with.
Jill has an incredible ability to meaningfully engage and connect people across different backgrounds and sectors and guide multi-stakeholder groups towards meaningful change.”
Lena Soots, Trico Changemakers Studio, Mount Royal University
“Learning from Jill about the concepts and tools they need to start their careers in impact has been an incredible experience for our Impact Consulting Fellows. Jill's session on systems thinking is consistently ranked as a participant favourite.
Her thoughtful approach to teaching complex concepts to an audience who is new to the space and her ability to create engaging workshops for large groups of participants is why we request Jill year after year. We're excited to continue our collaboration!”
Cheralyn Chok & Tyson Bilton, Propel Impact
“Working with Jill for more than a decade has been a game-changer for Alzheimer Calgary. Her expertise, insight and dedication has been instrumental in reshaping our approach, empowering us to tackle complex challenges with clarity, purpose and confidence.
She has been a true catalyst in our transformational journey, from strategy development to the formation of a collective impact organization, Dementia Network Calgary. I have learned so much from Jill and value her as a thinking partner.
Jill’s commitment to social good is inspiring. She is a changemaker.”
Barb Ferguson, Alzheimer Calgary
“We have had the pleasure of working with Jill on several occasions to assist our organization with both strategy and partnership frameworks.
Jill provided excellent facilitation, ensuring that all voices were heard and that clear and defined outcomes were generated.
She is thoughtful, insightful and empathetic, and we would highly recommend her to any organization seeking her skills and experience.”
Mark Rubinstein, Hope Air
“Jill supported Resource Assistance for Youth to expand the impact of our social enterprise, RaY Works.
She was an outstanding coach and mentor, and struck a perfect balance between providing encouragement and supporting my growth. She is intelligent, passionate and empathetic, and committed to improving her community.”
Lauren Lee, Resource Assistance for Youth
“Jill's ability to engage team members from diverse backgrounds and roles, ensuring that each person is heard and has the opportunity to contribute has been impressive. Her questions are insightful and encourage participants to reflect on what they think they know and create space to develop new understandings and perspectives.”
Mike Velthuis Kroeze, Distress Centre Calgary