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Transforming Community and Hockey Passion into Relentless Impact: Myrna Khan's Journey with the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation
Transforming Community and Hockey Passion into Relentless Impact: Myrna Khan's Journey with the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation
Transforming Community and Hockey Passion into Relentless Impact: Myrna Khan's Journey with the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation
Tuesday 24th October 2023
Discover Myrna Khan's journey of resilience and community impact with the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation on the Relentless Podcast.
54 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Myrna's tenacious and audacious approach to life shines through her unconventional career path and personal challenges
- Her journey from infertility to navigating the adoption process reflects her resilience and determination
- Myrna shares insights into the changing landscape of corporate social responsibility, emphasizing impactful investments in charities
- Explore the 'Every Kid Deserves a Shot' initiative, leveraging the power of hockey to change the lives of children in oil country
- Myrna's relentless pursuit of impactful and meaningful work is truly inspiring
My definition of relentless is being audaciously tenacious, meaning being tenacious but taking a lot of risks when you do it.
Myrna Khan's story is one of passion, resilience, and relentless community impact. As the Executive Director of the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, Myrna's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Host Kyle Dubé sits down with Myrna to explore her multifaceted background, from corporate sustainability to community leadership. Myrna's deep-rooted love for the Oilers and her unwavering commitment to positive change have made a lasting impact on local communities and even the municipal government.
Myrna's career spans over 25 years, including roles at CN Rail, Canadian Business for Social Responsibility, United Way of the Alberta Capital Region, and MacEwan University. Her strategic leadership has consistently driven transformative change. Despite personal challenges like infertility and navigating the adoption process, Myrna's determination and resilience have never wavered.
In this episode, you'll hear about Myrna's latest project, 'Every Kid Deserves a Shot', which aims to leverage the power and spirit of hockey to change the lives of children in Oil Country. She also reflects on the evolving landscape of corporate social responsibility, emphasizing the shift towards impactful investments in charities rather than mere sponsorships. Myrna Khan's relentless pursuit of meaningful work and her audacious approach to life are truly awe-inspiring.
Whether you're a hockey fan or someone passionate about community service, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.