Northern Point Analytics is a collaborative consulting group founded by Marcus Kleefman, Andreas She, and August Preussner, who met while studying business at the University of Alberta. Combining expertise in business, data analytics, and program evaluation, the team partners with non-profits, student organizations, community groups, and businesses to transform data into meaningful insights that support better decision-making, strengthen programs, and measure impact. interViv

What makes a mentorship successful? Is it shared interests? Similar career paths? Common life experiences? Or simply finding someone who believes in you? A recent blog post by leading mentoring researcher Jean Rhodes explores an important question: does matching mentors and protégés based on shared identity make a difference? Drawing on new research involving more than 2,000 university students, the findings suggest that, in some situations, it absolutely can. Students who sh

When people hear the phrase "board diversity," it's easy to think about numbers or quotas. In reality, diversity has never been about checking a box. It's about bringing together people with different perspectives so better decisions can be made. At interVivos, diversity is one of the many things that strengthens our Board of Directors. Different lived experiences, professional backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints lead to richer conversations, more thoughtful decisions, and

How interVivos’ mission came alive through civic conversation and community Fu's Repair Shop in downtown Edmonton is a bustling place filled with great food and lively music. On this chilly evening in early October 2025, however, its tastefully lit interior is buzzing with a different kind of excitement. interVivos, the Edmonton-based nonprofit, is hosting its non-partisan event, A Municipal Affair. Volunteers move quickly between tables, arranging an unusual combination of c