Clare is honored to step into the role of General Manager at the New Brighton Residents Association (NBRA). Her leadership experience spans over nine years at the NBRA, where she has worn many hats, including Customer Service Supervisor, Customer Service Leader, and Recreation Leader. Clare’s passion for customer service and community engagement has been a driving force throughout her career. She is thrilled to continue her journey with the NBRA, building on her experience and commitment to enhancing the New Brighton community.

Outside of her professional life, Clare loves getting outside for hiking, camping, fishing, and spontaneous Alberta road trips with her partner, their son, and their fur-baby, Millie. When she’s not out adventuring, you’ll likely find her listening to audiobooks or podcasts, or cozied up with a good puzzle during the winter months.

Clare is excited about this new chapter as General Manager and is eager to connect with the New Brighton residents. She looks forward to contributing to the growth of a vibrant and engaged community.

Jennifer joined the NBRA team in June 2017 as the Resident Activities Coordinator.  She has travelled the world and built a career on customer relations including various hospitality, front-desk and administration roles in Europe and Australia.

Jennifer has diplomas in tourism, customer service and events. She thrives on working with positive, enthusiastic, and driven individuals; the core foundation of New Brighton.

Jennifer can be found keeping active with her family, enjoying a glass of wine with friends or binging on a new series. She enjoys camping & hiking with family and friends in the summer months and in the winter you can find her at a rink watching her kids play hockey and ringette.  To complete Jenn’s family she has two dogs, Stella & Andy and Hazel the cat.

Jennifer is passionate about the programs she offers at the Clubhouse and is always looking to bring new options to the residents of New Brighton.

Claire's previous experience in administration, editing, and translating, brings expertise to the New Brighton Clubhouse. Claire holds a degree in Law and Society from the University of Calgary.

In her free time Claire enjoys spending time with friends, trying out new recipes, gaming, and exploring with her dog, Maru.

She looks forward to meeting and connecting with the residents of New Brighton!

“There are some flowers you only see when you take detours” - Furudate Haruichi

Danny joined the New Brighton Residents Association team in 2023 taking up the role of Special Events Coordinator. Before discovering his love of customer-oriented experience roles he was in school for Computer Systems Technologies and pursues this passion on the side by customizing and building PC’s for friends and family.

Prior to moving to Calgary, he lived in London, Ontario and graduated from Fanshawe College’s Special Events Planning program. He is excited to bring his knowledge learned in school, skills learned in management positions, and leadership capabilities to the NBRA.

In his free time Danny can be found playing boardgames, hiking with his wife, baking, or watching anime.

"Play as often as you can... try everything. Learn to understand why something doesn't work" -Uwe Rosenberg

Olatide is the Programs Coordinator at the New Brighton Residents Association. Olatide is committed to creating engaging and impactful programs for the community. With a Sociology degree from the University of Calgary, Olatide has a deep appreciation for the role that resident associations play in building connections and fostering a strong sense of belonging. Passionate about program development, Olatide is eager to bring fresh ideas to NBRA—designing activities that are not only enjoyable but also meaningful for residents.

Beyond work, Olatide loves unwinding with a good movie, getting creative with scrapbooking, and experimenting in the kitchen. Excited for the journey ahead, she looks forward to making a positive impact and helping New Brighton thrive.

Douglas has taken over the role of the Facility & Amentities Leader at the New Brighton Residents Association. Douglas was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta where he is living with his wife. Douglas is a dedicated and dynamic individual with a passion for both hockey and karaoke, he brings energy and enthusiasm to the stage, demonstrating his love for performance, belting out 80s hits like no one is listening. He is competitive and carefree; and always game for an enjoyable time and a great playlist. With a keen sense of humor, Douglas knows how to find the fun in any situation with a commitment to enjoying life to the fullest. 

Douglas thrives in environments that balance hard work with fun and is so excited to bring his many years of expertise to this role to make the community of New Brighton shine year-round.

Paul started working at New Brighton Residents Association in October, 2025 as the Facility and Safety Foreman. Born in Calgary, brought up in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he mainly worked in customer service roles. He moved to Canada in 2010, then moved to Calgary in 2015 after he gained his diploma in Forestry Conservation.

Since then he has worked in landscaping and maintenance, working for McKenzie Towne Council and Lake Chaparral. Paul brings lots of experience from his previous roles working at HOAs and parks, he enjoys working outdoors and the changing seasons that bring new challenges and work to the role.

Outside of work, Paul enjoys playing video games, camping, and enjoying the many spaces Alberta has to offer, including trails in the Badlands and the mountains.

Paul is looking forward to the new experience and taking on the safety aspect of the new role he has stepped into here at New Brighton.

Sophia is an invaluable team member at the New Brighton Clubhouse, and has worn many hats throughout her time while working for the community. Sophia has taken on roles during the NBRA Summer Camps, has worked at the front desk, and most recently finds herself as an Activities Assistant.

Home is where the heart is, and New Brighton was home to Sophia for the first 10 years of her life. The familiarity of that very same splash park, skating rink and playground brings her right back to being a kid with sand between her toes.

Andrea joined the New Brighton Residents Association in early May of 2025 as a Customer Service Representative. With a background in customer service working in retail, along with her volunteering experiences, Andrea reflects her genuine passion for helping others and making a positive impact in her community. In her free time, Andrea enjoys expressing herself through journaling, exploring her culinary creativity by cooking new and exciting recipes, and relaxing with cozy video games. Her diverse interests and dedication to service highlight her warm personality and her commitment to personal growth and community involvement.

Brook joined the NBRA team in July of 2025. Originally a Red Deerian but happy to call Calgary her official home for the last 15 years, her years of retail experience made her passionate about the customer service aspect of things, leading her to join the NBRA team. Brook is passionate about working with children and the community, a love that has pushed her into pursuing a career in child development.

When she's not at work, Brook is often advocating and volunteering for her indigenous community, sharing her Métis and Cree heritage with anyone who asks, hanging out with her friends, watching reality tv shows, or growing her vinyl collection.

Brook also loves to travel to Disneyland throughout the year with her mom!

Olivia has lived in New Brighton for over 10 years! With a degree in law and society from the University of Calgary. Olivia is passionate about helping others which has led her to do variety of volunteer work. She is an individual who loves socializing and is excited to connect with people in the community. 

When not at work, Olivia can be found reading, doing a puzzle, traveling, watching anime, or trying different restaurants around Calgary! 

Alexis joined the NBRA team in June of 2023 but once lived in the community of New Brighton up until she was 10 years old. Now, She is currently enrolled in Mount Royal University and is pursuing an English Literature degree in hopes to become an editor and publisher for future novelists. Before entering university, Alexis played a high level of soccer- even going onto represent the province of Alberta. Now, without the presence of sports in her life, Alexis is very determined to educate others about the stigma of mental health within high level athletes.

While not at school or work, Alexis likes to hang out with her friends, read, and listen to K-pop. Alexis also likes anything to do with art and film, so you might find her studying certain movies or paintings just for the fun of it.

Alexis is very excited and grateful to be back in her childhood community and can not wait to meet all the New Brighton Residents! She looks forward to helping and connecting to those in the community and is looking forward to her future with the NBRA.

Lauren joined the New Brighton Residents Associations Customer Service team in September 2024 after being on the Landscaping team during the summer. Lauren has lived in New Brighton her entire life with her family. Her love of working with children and learning about the past has led her to studying History at Mount Royal University with plans to complete an after degree Education course. Her experience in retail and love for helping and socializing with others led her to joining the wonderful New Brighton Residents Association Customer Service team. When Lauren is not working, you can find her hanging out with friends, playing with her dogs Stevie and Bruce, or watching The Office.

Emmy grew up in New Brighton and spent many days at the NBRA splash park. Some of her favourite memories include building sandcastles with her mom, spraying her younger sister Sophia with water guns, and ice skating around the fire pit with her dad. Emmy grew up, and is in her final year of her undergrad at Mount Royal University, with plans to pursue an after-degree in elementary education. It is her time spent at the New Brighton Residents Association that confirmed her hopes of being a teacher. From a customer service representative, to the activities assistant and various summer roles, she has enjoyed building relationships with your little ones and looks forward to turning it into a career. In her downtime, Emmy enjoys going to the dog park, keeping up with celebrity gossip, drinking iced chai lattes, and listening to Taylor Swift.

“A person’s a person, no matter how small.” - Dr. Seuss

Sulayman (Sulay) was born and raised in The Gambia, which is often referred to as the "Smiling Coast of Africa". Sulay holds a bachelor's degree in Management and Public Administration from University of The Gambia.

In February 2024, Sulay moved to Calgary from The Gambia. Shortly after his arrival, in May 2024, he joined the NBRA Maintenance Team and is thrilled to be a part of the New Brighton family.

In his free time, Sulay enjoys playing soccer, going to the gym, cooking, and exploring new places around Alberta.

Angelito is the Weekend Lead Maintenance at New Brighton Residents Association. He joined New Brighton Residents Association in 2016 as part timer. Previously, he worked at Cranston Residents Association but now has joined New Brighton Residents Association full time.

Angelito strives to have a “Balanced Life.” As an ex IT professional, he loves the physical aspect that comes with the work. Driving a Zamboni is a little scary but seeing the kids waving at you as you pass them by just makes heart feel glad that you are doing something that they appreciate.

When not working, he loves to play hockey, hiking, fishing, mountain biking and golfing. Sometimes he can be found at the dog park with Jaeger (mixed German shepherd and husky). While lying around and watching tv, usually with his daughter’s cats, Boo and Domo. If they are not lying around, they are causing a menace, the cats that is.

Nick joined the NBRA team in February of 2021. He is a true Calgarian being born and raised here. He did leave Calgary for 5 years to attend the University of Lethbridge. He played on the university soccer team for 4 years and moved back to Calgary after acquiring his kinesiology degree. In his free time, Nick enjoys playing soccer, hanging out with friends, and playing with his dog Luna.

"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise" - Kobe Bryant