A Team Connected by Purpose.
Our team works from communities across Canada, shaped by different places, backgrounds, and perspectives. We're united by our shared commitment to empathy, collaboration, and design work that truly matters.
The humans behind the work
Get to know the individuals who bring empathy, intention, and creativity to every Beacon project.
Dani
CEO
Work superpower
Being creative and loving spreadsheets at the same time
Favourite pizza flavour
Mediterranean vegetarian
Matt
Account Manager/Client Strategist
Work superpower
Turning thoughts into words, and words into stories
Favourite pizza flavour
Hawaiian, with jalapeno and olives
Mearl
Lead Designer
Work superpower
Illustrating cute animals while listening to the angriest music
Favourite pizza flavour
Pepperoni and pineapple
Sarah
Lead Designer and Accessibility Lead
Work superpower
Great design for humans and screen readers
Favourite pizza flavour
Roasted garlic, mushrooms, peppers, caramelized onions, fresh basil… and lactose free cheese
Carlie
Senior Illustrator and Graphic Designer
Work superpower
Finding joy in hidden places and infusing it into my work
Favourite pizza flavour
Good ol' margherita (though good ingredients matter)
Michan
Graphic Designer
Work superpower
Creating clarity in complex ideas
Favourite pizza flavour
Pepperoni, green pepper, and olive
Nicole
Graphic Designer/Illustrator
Work superpower
Making designs that are pretty but intentional
Favourite pizza flavour
Pepperoni, bacon, and sausage
Patrick
Senior Designer
Work superpower
Speedily getting up to speed
Favourite pizza flavour
Prosciutto and arugula
Porcha
Administrator
Work superpower
Bringing calm, clarity, and structure to complex operations
Favourite pizza flavour
Hot honey pepperoni with extra cheese
Moon
Communication Coordinator
Work superpower
Turning “Wait, what?” into “Ohhh, I got it.”
Favourite pizza flavour
Cheese pizza (with +3 types of cheese)
Carole
Project & People Manager
Work superpower
Holding extensive knowledge, and accessing it with quick and accurate recall
Favourite pizza flavour
Bacon, olives, and mushrooms (+lotsa cheese)
Anton Yakunin
PM
Work superpower
PM
Favourite pizza flavour
Alfredo chicken
Ann
Project Coordinator
Work superpower
Turning moving parts into clear plans and keeping projects on track
Favourite pizza flavour
BBQ chicken (always a good decision)