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

My name is Kathryn Short (she/her), and I’m a recent graduate of the Master of Public Health program at the University of Alberta, and a 2024-2025 board intern with the Nonprofit Board Internship (NPBI) program. Getting Matched With interVivos The NPBI program is structured around three core components: board placement, learning sessions, and a final project. Students are matched with nonprofit boards based on their goals and interests. I was paired with interVivos, an as so

Get ready for A Federal Affair! This blog is your go-to guide for the big event—featuring the full playbill, ticket info, discussion topics, ground rules, and a chance to meet our expert panel and emcee. Dive into the issues, get your ticket, and come prepared for a night of meaningful conversation.

In this post, we've compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions to help make your experience on April 23rd as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

interVivos is bringing back A Federal Affair—a one-of-a-kind non-partisan unforum where Edmontonians gather for real conversations on the issues that matter most to them this federal election.