Ilene Fleming

Born and raised in small town Alberta, Ilene Fleming enjoys travelling the wide-open prairies, exploring the Rocky Mountains and spending time under sunny blue skies in search of music festivals.

As a MacEwan University Alumni, Ilene’s educational background includes Early Childhood Development and Human Service Administration. She has volunteered on boards for both provincial and local associations that are aligned with her passion for supporting young children and their families, as well as professionals working in the early childhood sector.

Ilene joined United Way of the Alberta Capital Region on the Community Building and Investment team in 2004. Her current role as Director of Strategic Initiatives focuses on age appropriate skills and development in the early years; children and youth having the community supports they need to succeed in school; and individuals and families having access to comprehensive mental health supports. She is inspired and amazed by the power of community to come together to create pathways out of poverty.

She is most proud of being the mother of two young children who teach her something new every day, and make sure she takes time to play and be playful!

Ilene Fleming
Core Lab Team Member