Staff

As CEO of Innovation Saskatchewan, Kari Harvey is a leader in Saskatchewan’s innovation ecosystem.  With the increasingly important role that technology is playing in growing Saskatchewan’s economy, Kari is leading initiatives to encourage more public procurement of locally developed technology, to support investments into early-stage and scaling companies, and to develop labour force talent, including increasing diversity in the technology sector. 

With over 30 years of public service, Kari is a values-based leader who understands the importance of building relationships to accomplish her goals. She is a champion of technology’s impact on the economy and has travelled internationally and throughout Canada to promote Saskatchewan’s world-class innovation and technology sector.  In November 2020, Ms. Harvey and her team at Innovation Saskatchewan received the Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Public Service.  She was a key player in the launch of Saskatchewan’s first technology incubator and in 2021 was awarded the Science-Technology-Innovation-Collaboration (STIC) Ambassador Award by Saskatoon’s Regional Economic Development Authority.  

Prior to joining Innovation Saskatchewan, Kari served in the role of Assistant Deputy Minister, International Relations and Protocol, Executive Council and Office of the Premier, where she led the delivery of international trade missions for Premier Brad Wall and, oversaw the province’s Honours and Awards programs.

Kari is currently a board member with the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP), the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), and the Canadian Light Source (CLS).  In the fall of 2020, she was also appointed to the National Research Council – Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) Advisory Council.  She also serves as the Honorary Lieutenant Colonel for the 38 Signal Regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves.

Kari holds the ICD.D certification through Rotman’s School of Management’s Institute of Corporate Directors and a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration, both from the University of Regina.

Brent Sukenik was appointed Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Services in October 2022. Brent joined Innovation Place in 2002 as the Corporate Controller. He was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2014 and Acting President and Chief Executive Officer in October 2020.

Prior to joining Innovation Place, Brent worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Audit Manager. Brent holds a Bachelor of Administration designation from the University of Regina and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA).

Avery Vold was appointed Vice President, Economic Development and Research Investments in January 2023. She joined Innovation Saskatchewan in 2018 and held various roles in Corporate Services, Strategy, and Governance. Prior to joining Innovation Saskatchewan, Avery spent four years with the University of Saskatchewan working in the Edwards School of Business, Executive Education department developing and administering professional development programs for the business community.

Avery holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Finance, from Edwards School of Business and a Master of Public Administration from Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. She has served on the Broadway Theatre Board of Directors, and currently sits on the Interval House and Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Board of Directors. 

Over the past 25 years, Kelley Moore’s work has focused on improving the quality of life for citizens by delivering high quality programs and services. Her experience spans a wide range of interdisciplinary fields including community planning, human service delivery, service integration, public administration, international development and business management.  

As a mentor, executive leader and business owner, Kelley approaches her work and personal life as a servant leader and is deeply committed to helping individuals, organizations and communities be all they can be. She currently serves as the volunteer Secretary General and Trustee for the Commonwealth Association of Planners. 

Kelley Moore is a Registered Professional Planner and Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners. She holds a Masters’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Regional and Urban Planning from the University of Saskatchewan.   

Dani Wawryk joined Innovation Saskatchewan in January 2023. Prior to joining the agency, Dani worked for Saskatoon-based technology company Vendasta as Director of Corporate Marketing & Communications. Previously, she spent more than 10 years in journalism, working in several newsrooms including CTV Saskatoon, CBC News in Saskatoon, Regina and Toronto, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, NewsTalk 980 in Regina, and the UB Post in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
 
Dani obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with distinction from the University of Regina in 2009. In 2023, she was awarded the Toronto Metropolitan University’s Gold Medal award after completing a Certificate in Public Relations at the Chang School of Continuing Education. The award is the university’s highest academic honour.

Shauna Minty was appointed Executive Director of Human Resources at Innovation Saskatchewan in November 2023.  Having started with Innovation Place in 2007, she has held various progressive roles within the Human Resources department, demonstrating her deep commitment to the organization and its people.

Before transitioning to a career in human resources, Shauna provided executive-level support at one of Canada’s largest financial institutions. This experience laid a strong foundation for effectively translating practical skills into strategic HR leadership, driving initiatives that enhance organizational performance and employee satisfaction.

With diverse experience in HR management, Shauna is recognized for her strategic approach and has successfully led initiatives that improve employee engagement, boost performance, and foster a positive workplace culture.  She has a proven ability to build strong relationships at all organizational levels and a leadership style that emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity, ensuring all voices are heard and valued.